Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - Acute Medical Unit | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed healthcare provider in Manchester is seeking a motivated and experienced nurse for a senior role in the Acute Medical Unit. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and organisational skills, adapt to a changing environment, and support the development of junior staff. This position offers professional growth within a collaborative and dynamic team, ensuring quality patient care. Join us to make a lasting impact in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse with relevant qualifications.
• Experience in a clinical environment is preferred.
• Capability to work under pressure and within a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care on the Acute Medical Unit.
• Act as a role model for best practice to junior staff.
• Support the development of leadership and management skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to multi-task

Leadership skills

Adaptability

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

Are you motivated, enthusiastic and possess excellent communication and organisational skills? Do you want to develop as a senior nurse whilst remaining clinically focused?

The Acute Medical Unit (AMU) at North Manchester General Hospital is looking for highly motivated, innovative and experienced nurses to join our dynamic team.

Applicants should be positive and adaptable to a changing environment that prides itself on quality and efficiency. You will be given the opportunity to learn and develop new leadership and management skills and act as a role model for best practice to junior staff. This role will also allow for further development opportunities within our team.

A calm, diplomatic and caring approach is necessary and you must have the ability to deal with the varied and challenging demands of the unit. You must have the ability to multi-task and prioritise under pressure, work within a large multi-disciplinary team.

AMU is a 51 bedded unit.

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.

Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other.

As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Advert closes on Monday 8 Dec 2025