Sister/Charge Nurse- F7 Elective Surgery

Transformationunitgm; Manchester; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Manchester is seeking a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse for their elective surgical ward. This full-time, permanent role involves overseeing patient care, leading a dedicated team, and ensuring the delivery of high standards of clinical excellence. Candidates must possess an NMC pin number and are encouraged to bring their motivation and leadership skills to enhance patient experiences.

Qualifications

• Evidence of post registration experience in relevant specialties.
• Motivated and experienced in leading a team.
• Knowledge of clinical governance and ability to implement patient care plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care and ensure safety.
• Assist the Ward Manager with operational management.
• Cultivate continuous improvement in clinical outcomes.

Skills

Good communication

Time management

Change management

Clinical governance

Education

Post qualification study

Job description

Main area Plastics, ENT, Maxfax and Urology Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours 37.5 hours per week (full time, nights, days & weekends) Job ref 349-WTWA-7188585*

Employer Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Wythenshawe Hospital - Ward F7 Town Manchester Salary £37,338 - £44,962 Per Annum, (Pro Rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 26/06/2025 23:59

Band 6

Job overview

Ward F7 at the Wythenshawe site of Manchester Foundation trust are currently looking to recruit 1 permanent band 6 sister/charge nurse to our elective surgical ward.

This exciting opportunity is open to band 5's that are aspiring to take the next step and learn new skills. current band 6's and 7's are also welcome to apply to to join our welcoming ward on F7 and learn new things on elective surgery!

Our general surgical directorate has a reputation for the highest standards of clinical care.

Currently the ward looks after inpatient elective and emergency patients with a range of Plastics, ENT, Maxfax and Urology

Please only apply if you are in position of an NMC pin number.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a suitably experienced nurse who is passionate about patient safety and the delivery of exceptional quality care to our elective surgical patients.

You will be an aspiring leader with the ability to adopt a highly accessible and visible approach for patients, relatives and colleagues. You will assist the Ward Manager with the operational management for the team working on the Ward. You will have the ability to develop a culture of continuous improvement with a particular emphasis on the patient journey and clinical outcomes.

Working for our organisation

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.8bn & 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 28,000 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 nothing short of extraordinary.

We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [e-mail] .

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!

Person specification

Qualifications

• Evidence of post qualification study

Experience

• Relevant Post registration experience in relevant specialties
• Evidence of motivation
• Leading a team and working autonomously

Knowledge & Skills

• Good communication: written, verbal and electronic
• Up to date knowledge of current and professional issues
• Knowledge of clinical governance
• Time management
• Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
• Change management
• Understanding or involvement in clinical audit

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.