Sister / Charge Nurse - F3 Lung Surgery | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Sister / Charge Nurse for the F3 ward. You will coordinate daily shifts, support a team, and manage patient care, primarily for patients post-major lung resections. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and experience in managing nursing responsibilities. Application closes on September 23, 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing nursing teams and patient care.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage staff wellbeing and incident reporting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily shifts and manage 32 patients.
• Support junior colleagues and their workload.
• Handle staffing and clinical governance.

Job description

Overview

As a sister / charge nurse on F3 you will be often required to coordinate daily shifts and be responsible for all 32 patients on the ward, deputising for the ward manager in their absence. You will join a healthy team of other Sister / Charge nurses and work in a collaborative manner in the smooth running of the ward, bed management and taking care of the patients. Majority of these patients will have undergone major lung resections. You will also be responsible for supporting your junior colleagues and their workload.

Responsibilities

• Manage sickness and staffing, staff wellbeing, incident reporting, clinical governance, staff training and development, clinical audits, IQP and other managerial duties.

About the Trust

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of over £3bn and a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient and staff experience, operational effectiveness and driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system launched in September 2022. We’re a major academic Research Centre & Education provider with a Green Plan to make healthcare more sustainable. We champion collaborative working across hospitals and community services in Manchester, Trafford and beyond.

Equality and recruitment

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, see the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading, and read the Candidate Essentials Guide. COVID-19 vaccination remains encouraged. Diversity matters: MFT is committed to equal opportunity and welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email [e-mail].

Application

This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Sep 2025.