Sister/ Charge Nurse

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS trust as a Sister/Charge Nurse in a specialized unit for respiratory conditions. This role offers opportunities for professional development in a supportive multidisciplinary environment. Ideal candidates will demonstrate dedication to patient care and a strong interest in respiratory medicine.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a keen interest in respiratory conditions.
• Skills development in blood gases, venipuncture, and cannulation.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality compassionate care to patients.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Develop specialized clinical skills.

Skills

Dedication

Motivation

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to Work Independently

Interest in Respiratory Medicine

Job description

Join us to apply for the Sister/ Charge Nurse role at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Position: Sister/Charge Nurse - Cystic Fibrosis/Bronchiectasis/Respiratory

Pearce Ward is a 20-bed unit caring for patients with Cystic Fibrosis, Bronchiectasis, Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia, COPD, and Asthma. We offer bespoke, high-quality, specialist care with a full multidisciplinary team including medical and nursing staff, specialist Allied Health Professionals, respiratory physiotherapists, and administrative/support teams. Additionally, we have 2 day case beds aligned with the Cystic Fibrosis outpatient department.

We are seeking motivated, dynamic candidates with ambitions to develop their clinical skills and management capabilities in respiratory and chronic respiratory conditions. Suitable candidates will demonstrate high-quality compassionate care and a keen interest or background in respiratory, intensive care, or general medicine. Skills development opportunities include blood gases, venipuncture, cannulation, Non-Invasive Ventilation, and ward-based Level 2 care.

An informal visit is highly recommended. For further details or to arrange a visit, contact:

• Lisa Quirk, Ward Manager
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]

We value qualities such as:

• Dedication and motivation to provide exceptional patient care
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team and independently
• Interest or experience in Respiratory Medicine and/or Cystic Fibrosis
• A desire to develop specialized clinical skills

About Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

As one of the largest NHS trusts in England, with a turnover of £2.8bn, we are creating an integrated health and social care system for over 1 million patients annually. Our services span 10 hospitals and community services across Manchester, Trafford, and beyond. We foster collaborative working, innovation, and research, supported by digital systems like Hive, our Electronic Patient Record launched in September 2022. We are proud to be a major academic research center and are committed to sustainability through our Green Plan. We promote an inclusive culture, equal opportunities, and staff wellbeing, shaping the future of healthcare together.