This is the official recruitment page for the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust. This is the place to make a difference.
As one of the largest NHS organisations in the country, we can offer groupwide, flexible multi-site opportunities, as part of our connected, integrated and engaged team. So if you're interested in joining a reputable NHS Trust in the heart of the North West, apply to the Northern Care Alliance. We advertise clinical and non-clinical opportunities in Bury, Rochdale, Salford and Oldham.
14/01/2026
Look at our recruitment figures for last month!
✅ 100% of new starters rated recruitment support as excellent or good
💬 One doctor told us the “help was exemplary and noticeably more efficient and supportive compared with my experience at other trusts”
📥729 job applications were received between Christmas and New Year
👩⚕️ And we were delighted to appoint Juliette Cosgrove as our new Chief Nursing Officer
A fantastic end to the year and a strong foundation for what’s ahead. 💪✨
12/01/2026
All work and no play? Not on our watch. 🙌
Over the past year, we’ve been growing a community of hobby enthusiasts, connecting colleagues with free or discounted events, workshops and activities across Greater Manchester through our partner, HobbyHealth.
Access to new pastimes, and the chance to share hobbies with others, has helped many colleagues learn new skills, make new friends, and focus on their health and wellbeing.
Alessia, who was named a winner of one of our HobbyHealth competitions last year, said: “I joined the HobbyHealth app as I was already into running, dog walking and painting. Seeing the different types of hobbies people were posting across the NCA inspired me to try new things. This year, I’m going to do something a bit different and sign up to the Cinnamon Trust. It’s a charity where people who are Palliative / End of Life are not able to look after their pets. They look for volunteers to walk, feed, house sit or take their beloved animals to the groomers/vets. This helps the person who is very unwell as they are not worried about caring for their pet and it gives the furry friend some love and attention.”
Whether you’re picking up a new hobby this year or already have one you love, there’s a community waiting to welcome you.
Search and apply to our vacancies or read our other health and wellbeing benefits, by visiting the link in the comments section.
06/01/2026
Like grabbing a bargain in the January sales?
If you love saving money and getting great value, emergency workers – including NHS staff – can unlock exclusive discounts with a Blue Light Card.
With Blue Light Card, you’ll enjoy the best deals from a wide range of services and retailers, both online and in-store.
Apply as soon as you have your NHS email address, and enjoy exclusive savings all year round!
Would you like to join our team of 19 dietitians and assistants as the Advanced Clinical Lead Dietitian for Gastroenterology at The Royal Oldham Hospital?
This role is ideal for a dynamic dietitian with a passion for leading services that support patients with a wide range of gastroenterology conditions.
As the clinical lead, you will play a key role in service development, with opportunities to contribute to quality improvement initiatives and research, while demonstrating strong collaborative and leadership skills.
The Nutrition and Dietetics service has a long-standing reputation for excellence and quality and has recently achieved a Green rating, the highest quality benchmark, through our Service Accreditation System.
Apply today. Visit the vacancy link in the comments section.
24/12/2025
Tomorrow, patients will enjoy a festive Christmas dinner – all thanks to our incredible catering teams! 👏
Christmas is one of the busiest times of the year for them, with meals lovingly prepared on-site, delivered to wards, and even parcelled for collection. 🍽️✨
Behind every plate is hours of planning and preparation to bring warmth, comfort, and joy through the love of food. A HUGE festive thank you to every member of the team making this possible! ❤️
Want to be part of something special? We’re recruiting a Restaurant Manager to join our Salford team.
Help us create memorable moments for patients, staff, and visitors. Apply now. Visit the link in the comments section.
📸 Thank you to everyone in Rochdale Catering for the photos
24/12/2025
As we wrap up the year, we’re feeling incredibly grateful 💙
Grateful for the chance to help people land their dream roles, for the many conversations with candidates along the way, and for our amazing NCA colleagues who make joining the NHS such a special experience.
Wishing you all a joyful holiday season and lots of positive energy going into the new year ✨🎉
24/12/2025
📆 Please take note of our opening hours over Christmas and New Year.
Our team will be available as normal during office hours, so please continue to contact us for any questions about your recruitment at the NCA.
23/12/2025
After 12 years in nursing, Lorissa has finally found a role that fits her life.
“I have been qualified for 12 years and currently work as a community staff nurse with the Out of Hours team in Rochdale. District nursing appealed to me because I wanted to care for patients in the place where they feel most comfortable, and to help prevent hospital admissions wherever possible.
Working within the Out of Hours team means being there for patients during the night, often at their most vulnerable. It is incredibly rewarding to be able to provide reassurance, support, and high-quality care in their own homes at a time when they may feel frightened or alone.
One of the most meaningful aspects of district nursing for me is caring for end-of-life patients, ensuring their wishes are respected and that they can remain at home, surrounded by the people they love.
Working Out of Hours also gives me a healthy work–life balance, allowing me to be there for my children during the day, which is something I really value.”
If you’re looking for a nursing role that offers flexibility, autonomy, and meaningful patient care then join our Out of Hours team. We’re currently looking to recruit a Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse on a 30 hours per week permanent contract.
For more information, click the link in the comments section.
17/12/2025
Cyril joined us in September and started his new role the following month! We caught up with him to hear how his first few weeks have been.
“I’ve recently joined the NCA as a Health Care Assistant at the Wigan Kidney Care Centre. After a few years as a Healthcare Support Worker, this is my first Band 3 role - and I’m loving the chance to use my Care Certificate and take on more responsibility!
Renal haemodialysis is completely new to me, but my manager Julie has been so supportive and really believes in my potential. The whole team has been amazing too – especially Sister Molly, who’s gone above and beyond to help me settle in. I’m proud to be part of the NCA and live by the quote: ‘When you AIM, ensure you pe*****te the sky, so that even if you fall, you will be among the STARS.’”
We’re thrilled to see Cyril thriving and making such a positive start with his team!
15/12/2025
If night shifts or out-of-hours work fit better around your life, we’d love for you to apply to join our Out of Hours (OOH) District Nursing team in Rochdale.
As part of the team, you’ll provide compassionate care to patients with a range of needs, including end-of-life and complex care. You’ll also support and mentor junior staff, bringing your experience and calm presence to those quieter, crucial hours.
Tom, specialist practitioner, shared his recent experience of joining the service: “I moved to the OOH team in 2024 and I'm really glad I did. The service appealed to me particularly because of the shift patterns. There seems to be more flexibility than working days – which I never would have thought! It can feel quite daunting working in the community as you’re primarily a lone worker, but I found OOH to be different. You’re normally partnered up with a colleague, and extra support is always just a phone call away. There’s also a lot of autonomy, and you continue to get the satisfaction of implementing your own treatment plans and reviewing care plans.”
If you would like to join Tom as a Sister / Charge Nurse, then come and apply to our recent OOH vacancy.
We’re seeking a registered nurse with relevant community experience, and a desire to work part-time shifts. Advert link in comments.
12/12/2025
It’s beginning to look a lot like… wait, the end of the year?!
We’re wrapping up 2025 with some impressive time-to-hire figures and standout stats. 🎀
🎁 At present, we’ve made 3,681 appointments and seen record numbers of people apply to work with us.
We’ve been trimming down our pre-employment checking process and absolutely sleighing our customer satisfaction scores. 🎄
On average, 94.6% of new starters listed Recruitment’s communication and support as excellent or good this year, with 86.4% rating their overall recruitment experience just as high. 📜
As we head into 2026, we’re bringing even more joy to our recruitment process and applicant experience - so keep the NCA in mind for your future career. ✨
04/12/2025
🏆 A moment for our award winners…
Last month, colleagues at the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) proudly took home the Partnership Working Award at the annual HPMA Excellence in People Awards in Birmingham. 🎉
The award celebrates the impressive collaboration between trade unions, HR, equality, equity and inclusion, managers, and colleagues, who worked together to create a new person-centred, holistic Wellbeing and Attendance Management Policy for the NCA.
Sharon Lord, health and wellbeing lead, said: “A wide range of colleagues worked closely together over 2 years and were committed to creating a culture change and a compassionate approach around how we manage sickness and most importantly how we focus on wellbeing and improve how we support each other through challenging times. It was a very proud moment and an honour to be acknowledged by the HPMA.”
This national recognition is both a celebration of the teams involved and an inspiration to continue shaping a compassionate organisational culture at the NCA.
You can read more about our award winning work in the comments.
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Amazing career opportunities are available at the Northern Care Alliance NHS Group
This is the place to make a difference.
At the Northern Care Alliance NHS Group, we’re creating a place where innovation, excitement and immediacy live. Where everyone can make an impact, explore a range of careers paths and truly make a difference to the communities we serve.
As one of the largest NHS organisations in the country, we can offer groupwide, flexible multi-site opportunities, as part of our connected, integrated and engaged team.
We care passionately about driving forward significant improvements to the provision of safe, high-quality integrated health and social care to our local community and remaining at the forefront of education, research and innovation. We’re also proud to invest in learning and development, use world-class digital technology and collaborate closely with universities.
This is the place where success is achievable and every day offers the challenges, empowerment, freedom and support necessary to break new ground and improve life outcomes. If you share our desire to create a healthier world, take your place with us.
NB: The Northern Care Alliance (NCA) is the group of hospitals formed by Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust and Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. The group already employs nearly 20,000 people, all working hard to make valuable contributions to the communities they serve.
