Junior Sister/Charge Nurse Acute Kidney Unit

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manchester is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse skilled in dialysis. The role involves assessing and evaluating patient care while supporting junior staff and collaborating with healthcare teams. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of post-registration experience and a strong commitment to high-quality patient care. Opportunities for career development are offered.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years post-registration experience.
• Detailed clinical knowledge of the specialist area.
• Ability to support and guide junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals for effective care.
• Promote high standards within best practice guidelines.

Skills

Dialysis skills

Clinical knowledge

Patient care

Leadership

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Nurse with Dialysis skills and at least 2 years post registration experience. Alongside a large medical team, we aim to provide individualized and expert care to patients requiring acute dialysis from across the Oxford Road Campus.

The post holder will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care for patients, supporting and guiding junior staff in the process. They will provide direct patient care and have detailed clinical knowledge of the specialist area. The post holder will assist the senior Sister/Charge Nurses in ensuring that high standards of quality of care are delivered and maintained.

The post holder will act as a positive role model within the department for staff, patients, and carers. They will deputise for the senior sister as required and enable nurses to acquire clinical and professional competencies by facilitating high-quality education and staff development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals in the delivery of high standards of effective healthcare within best practice guidelines.
• Act as a resource of specialised knowledge and clinical expertise to ensure care delivered to patients is appropriate and optimum.
• Demonstrate awareness of legislation regarding vulnerable adults and mental health issues and act appropriately when required.
• Practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct to provide a safe and quality service.

Promote the shared objectives of the multidisciplinary team by working closely to ensure that best practice is achieved. Promote the interface between hospital and community to provide a seamless service for patients and their families.

About Us:

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England, with a turnover of over £3bn. We are creating an exceptional integrated health and social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

We are proud to be a major academic Research Centre and Education provider, providing a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. We are committed to creating and fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.