Junior Sister/Charge Nurse Paediatric ED | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A large NHS Trust in England is seeking a qualified practitioner to provide high-quality patient care while supporting junior staff and facilitating their professional development. The role demands clinical expertise, teamwork, and a strong commitment to best practices within a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have NMC registration and experience in delivering effective healthcare services.

Benefits

Equal opportunities for career development

Support for health and wellbeing

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the NMC.
• Experience in delivering patient care in a clinical setting.
• Ability to support and guide junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Assess and implement patient care plans.
• Support junior staff in clinical competencies.
• Promote multidisciplinary teamwork.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Team collaboration

Patient care

Educational facilitation

Education

NMC Registration

Job description

The post holder will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care for patients, supporting and guiding junior staff in the process. S/he 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. The post holder will deputise for the senior sister as required.

The post holder will enable nurses to acquire clinical and professional competencies by facilitating high-quality education and staff development opportunities.

Key Relationships

• Patients and families – (Adults & Children)
• Modern Matron, Senior and junior nurses within the department
• Education Leads, Consultant and junior medical staff
• Support and ancillary staff, including nursing students
• Community Nursing Services, GPs, and Social Services
• Clinical Governance team and teams of nursing specialists
• All members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure a coordinated service

Previous applicants need not apply. This is a full-time post.

Be responsible for delivering clinical expertise in all aspects of the clinical setting, acting as a visible practitioner. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to deliver high standards of effective healthcare within best practice guidelines.

Act as a resource of specialised knowledge and clinical expertise to ensure care delivered to ill children and their families is appropriate and optimal, enabling early recognition of condition changes and ensuring corrective actions.

Demonstrate awareness of legislation regarding ill children and their families (e.g., child protection, vulnerable adults, mental health issues) and act appropriately when required.

Practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct to ensure a safe and quality service.

Promote the shared objectives of the multidisciplinary team by working closely to ensure best practice, utilising Clinical Benchmarking and Improving Quality Programme processes.

Promote and collaborate in developing good working relationships with departments to ensure an effective and efficient patient journey.

Encourage and promote an evidence-based culture through pathways and protocols of care within an interdisciplinary approach.

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England, with a turnover of over £3bn, creating an exceptional integrated health and social care system for 1 million patients annually. We bring together 10 hospitals and community services across Manchester, Trafford, and beyond, championing collaborative working and transformation.

We have created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient and staff experience, operational effectiveness, and foster research and innovation through systems like Hive, our Electronic Patient Record launched in September 2022.

We are a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, supporting high-quality research programmes. We are also committed to sustainability through our Green Plan.

At MFT, we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, providing equal opportunities for career development, and supporting your health and wellbeing. To learn more about the role, please review the Job Description & Person Specification under ‘Supporting Documents’ and the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ for additional information.

Diversity Matters

MFT promotes equality of opportunity, celebrates diversity, and eliminates discrimination. We encourage applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. For support with your application, contact [e-mail].

We look forward to hearing from you!

This advert closes on Sunday 31 Aug 2025.