Staff Nurse - Acute Neurology Unit
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Posted
- 14/09/2026
- Closes
- 21/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
Join the Acute Neurology Unit (ANU) as a Staff Nurse, caring for patients with diverse neurological conditions like Parkinson's and Epilepsy. You will work within a supportive multi-disciplinary team, delivering high standards of empathetic care. The role requires excellent communication and a commitment to patient well-being. This is a part-time, permanent position.
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Part 1 Adult / General Level 1 or 2)
Desirable criteria
- Degree in nursing studies or equivalent
- Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Evidence of involvement in teaching and mentoring learners
- Evidence of CPD
- Post registration experience
- Demonstrates evidence based clinical knowledge
- Evidence of supervision
- Registration & Qualifications
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Part 1 Adult / General Level 1 or 2)
- Degree in nursing studies or equivalent
- Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Evidence of involvement in teaching and mentoring learners
- Evidence of CPD
- Post registration experience
- Demonstrates evidence based clinical knowledge
- Evidence of supervision
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Staff Nurse - Acute Neurology Unit
The closing date is 21 September 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated registered nurse to join our regional Acute Neurology Unit (ANU).
ANU is a 30 bedded ward delivering care to patients with a range of neurological conditions for example Parkinson's disease and Epilepsy.
The team has a multi-disciplinary focus in order to ensure that patients are supported throughout their inpatient stay.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated adult nurse with a passion for delivering high standards of care. The Unit receives patients from throughout the Greater Manchester region, accepting transfers in and out and therefore excellent communication skills are essential.
Main duties of the job
You'll join a supportive ward environment, benefiting from a diverse and collaborative Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) and a dedicated preceptorship program.
Your role will involve:
- Exceptional Communication: Showcasing your excellent interpersonal skills, building rapport and fostering trust
- A Commitment to Excellence: Delivering outstanding standards of care, striving for the best outcomes for every patient
- Teamwork at its Finest: Collaborating effectively with all members of the MDT, contributing to a shared goal of patient
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