Paediatric Staff Nurse

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manchester is seeking a dedicated Paediatric Staff Nurse to deliver compassionate patient care. The role involves assessing, planning, and evaluating care while mentoring junior staff. Join a dynamic team committed to high-quality healthcare.

Qualifications

• Experience working independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to supervise and support junior staff.
• Evidence of teaching and assessing skills/ability.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, evaluate, and deliver patient care.
• Work closely with the multi-disciplinary team.
• Act as a mentor/preceptor to junior staff.

Skills

Knowledge of current nursing issues

Knowledge of clinical governance

IT/Word Processing skills

Education

First level registration - Registered Nurse

Degree or Diploma

Teaching Qualification

Degree level 6 study Diploma

Job description

Go back Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Paediatric Staff Nurse

The closing date is 25 May 2025

The post holder will assess, plan, evaluate, and deliver all relevant aspects of patient care in a caring, compassionate, and sensitive manner. Work closely with the multi-disciplinary team and contribute to the clinical governance process. Act as a mentor/preceptor to junior staff, with specific responsibility for pre-registration students.

The post holder will take delegated responsibility for managing the clinical team and maintaining high standards of quality patient care on a shift basis.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will assess, plan, evaluate, and deliver all relevant aspects of patient care in a caring, compassionate, and sensitive manner. Work closely with the multi-disciplinary team and contribute to the clinical governance process. Act as a mentor/preceptor to junior staff, with specific responsibility for pre-registration students. The post holder will take delegated responsibility for managing the clinical team and maintaining high standards of quality patient care on a shift basis.

About us

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn and is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate, so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is extraordinary.

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

We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing a robust infrastructure to support high-quality research programmes. We're also embarking on our Green Plan to make healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development, protect your health and wellbeing, and shape the future of our organisation together.

Job responsibilities

To learn more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience needed, please review the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. To be well-prepared to apply, read the Candidate Essentials Guide, which includes details about the Trust, benefits, and how we care for our staff. It also contains critical information you need before submitting your application.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating diversity, and eliminating discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our staff reflect the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation are encouraged to apply. If you have any special requirements for your application, contact [e-mail].

We look forward to hearing from you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

• First level registration - Registered Nurse
• Degree or Diploma
• Teaching Qualification
• Degree level 6 study Diploma

Knowledge

• Knowledge of current nursing issues
• Knowledge of clinical governance
• IT/Word Processing skills

Training and Experience

• Experience working independently and as part of a team
• Ability to supervise and support junior staff
• Evidence of teaching and assessing skills/ability
• Awareness of clinical audit
• Experience in a relevant area of practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a Disclosure check will be required to identify any previous criminal convictions.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

£29,970 to £36,483 per annum (pro rata)