Junior Sister - Paediatrics (Ward 78)

Manchester University Nhs Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Ward Manager for Ward 78, a 32-bed unit specialising in Neurosurgery, Neurology, Trauma and Orthopedics. The role involves taking charge of the ward, supporting staff, liaising with bed managers, and assisting with staff appraisals within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

The post requires current UK registration as a nurse (RN Child) with leadership potential and a commitment to patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• First level registration – RN Child (essential).
• Mentor for pre-registration students (essential).
• Child Protection D32/33 or A1 modules (Desirable).
• Appropriate management or leadership courses (Desirable).
• Experience in relevant post-registration clinical setting and professional leadership.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of the ward and support staff in their roles.
• Liaise with bed managers and operational managers regarding bed availability and transfers.
• Support the ward manager in ensuring staff appraisals are up to date and know the management systems (absence, etc).
• Deal with complaints from families and troubleshoot daily ward operations.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teaching and assessing

Clinical governance awareness

Workload management

Problem solving

Flexibility and adaptability

Organisational skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Education

First level registration – RN Child

Mentor for pre-registration students

Leadership/management courses (Desirable)

Job description

Job summary

Ward 78 is a 32 bedded ward, specialising in Neurosurgery, Neurology, Trauma and Orthopedics, Complex Spines and Ear Nose and Throat. We offer acute and long term care for patients. We are one of four centers that offers Epilepsy Surgery (NORCESS) and work closely with Alder Hey to offer this complex surgery.

Main duties of the job

To take charge of the ward and support staff in their roles.To liase with bed managers and operational managers regarding available beds on the ward as well as transfers in.To support the ward manager in ensuring staff appraisals are up to date and being familiar with management systems such as absence manager.Dealing with complaints from families as well as being able to troubleshoot daily situations on the ward.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First level registration - (RN Child)
• Qualified to function as a mentor for pre pre registration students

Desirable

• Child Protection D32/33 or A1 modules
• Appropriate management or leadership courses

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Evidence of teaching and assessing skills/ability
• Clinically competent in name clinical area/speciality
• Proven workload management of self and of a others.
• Proven ability to problem solve.
• Willingness to be flexible and adaptable
• Effective organisational skills
• Good analytical and clinical decision making skills
• Awareness of Clinical Governance process

Knowledge

Essential

• Previous sufficient experience in relevant post registration experience, experience must be within relevant clinical setting
• Evidence of professional leadership, leading to innovation in practice.
• Evidence of multi disciplinary/multi agency working.

Desirable

• Experience of clinical audit.
• Experience of research activities

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.