Sister/Charge Nurse - Catheter Lab | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manchester seeks an experienced nurse for their Cardiac Division. The role involves supervising care standards, mentoring staff, and participating in an on-call emergency team. Applicants must have catheter lab experience, strong leadership skills, and be adaptable. This position offers a chance to influence patient care in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Previous catheter lab experience is essential.
• Minimum of 3 years post-registration experience required.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve standards of care.
• Work flexibly across sites to ensure safe staffing.
• Lead admissions and discharges in the cardiac day lounge.

Skills

Leadership skills

Ability to teach and mentor

Flexibility

Job description

Cardiac Division at Manchester Foundation Trust

We are one of the largest cardiology centres in the UK, operating 9 cath labs across two sites and performing more than 10,000 invasive cardiac procedures annually. We provide 24/7 primary angioplasty services to Greater Manchester, East Cheshire, High Peak and Derbyshire.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve standards of care through supervision of practice, clinical audit, evidence‑based practice, teaching, and professional leadership.
• Work flexibly across both sites to ensure safe staffing.
• Take part in the on‑call service as part of our 24‑hour emergency team.
• Lead admission and discharge of patients attending the cardiac day lounge.

Requirements

Previous catheter lab experience is essential. Applicants must have recent experience within a catheter laboratory setting for a substantial period of time as either a Senior Band 5 or Band 6 Nurse, and a minimum of 3 years post‑registration experience is required. Excellent leadership skills and the ability to teach and nurture catheter lab nurses are essential; candidates should be enthusiastic, able to work within a fast‑moving department, and open to change.

Working Patterns

Monday to Friday with occasional weekend shifts. On completion of the competency programme, the post holder will undertake on‑call duties as part of the 24‑hour emergency team.

About Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

MFT is a 30,000‑strong team delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. We are forward‑thinking, committed to clinical excellence, and driven to deliver innovation and continuous improvement.

Diversity and Equality

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating unlawful discrimination across our workforce. 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. If you have special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

This advert closes on Thursday 4 Dec 2025