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MFT; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the ETC Daycase and SAL teams. Band 5/6 experienced nurses are encouraged to apply, with strong leadership and clinical governance skills.

The role offers a supportive induction and opportunities for progression within a dynamic, patient-focused environment. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team at MFT, known for its teaching hospital campuses and commitment to clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Evidence of post-qualification nursing experience.
• Experience in surgical environments is desirable.
• Ability to lead and coordinate a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-focused care on ETC Daycase.
• Contribute to induction and specialist training for new staff.
• Support continuous improvement and professional development of the team.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Leadership

Clinical governance

Team coordination

Education

NMC Registration

Job description

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Are you looking for an exciting new challenge? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse to join our team on ETC Daycase and SAL.

You will be well supported with career progression and learning opportunities. You will be part of a dynamic and friendly team who together strive to achieve the best patient outcomes and deliver the highest standard of care to all of our patients.

Applicants must possess a proven clinical and managerial career history at Band 5 or 6 and demonstrate a commitment to effective leadership. An experience in an surgical environment is desirable.

Main duties of the job

ETC Daycase is a fast paced, high turn over unit caring for elective surgical patients.

To succeed, you’ll need to be committed to delivering high quality, patient focused care with pride and respect, have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to provide evidence of personal and professional development.

In return for your skills, enthusiasm and commitment, you can expect a supportive induction programme and specialist training whilst being part of a fantastic and dedicated team that supports each other and operates with consideration and dignity at all times.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

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.

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.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS : Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS : Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the children’s and/or adults’ barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

• Evidence of post qualification study

Experience

• Minimum 2 years Post registration experience in relevant specialties.
• Evidence of motivation
• Leading and coordinating a team and working autonomously

Skills

• Good communication: written, verbal and electronic
• Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
• Time management
• Change management

Knowledge

• Knowledge of clinical governance
• Up to date knowledge of current and professional issues
• Understanding or involvement in clinical audit
• Positive approach to work
• Demonstrate leadership skills
• Effective team worker
• Able and willing to work flexible shift patterns, internal rotation to day and night duty and unsocial hours
• Satisfactory attendance record

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.