Sister/Charge Nurse- F7 Elective Surgery

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a permanent Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse for their elective surgical ward at Wythenshawe. This role promises a vibrant environment for aspiring leaders and offers exceptional clinical care experiences. With opportunities for personal growth and participation in innovative practices, this post invites passionate candidates eager to enhance patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Band 5 nurse aspiring for Band 6 or above.
• Passionate about delivering exceptional quality care.
• Ability to develop a culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Ward Manager with operational management of the team.
• Care for inpatient elective and emergency patients.
• Adopt a highly accessible and visible approach for patients and colleagues.

Skills

Patient safety

Leadership

Operational management

Education

NMC pin number

Job description

Ward F7 at the Wythenshawe site of Manchester Foundation Trust is currently looking to recruit 1 permanent Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to our elective surgical ward.

This exciting opportunity is open to Band 5 nurses aspiring to take the next step and learn new skills. Current Band 6 and 7 nurses are also welcome to apply to join our welcoming ward on F7 and learn new things in elective surgery!

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

Currently, the ward cares for inpatient elective and emergency patients with a range of Plastics, ENT, Maxillofacial, and Urology cases.

Please only apply if you hold an NMC pin number.

We are looking for a suitably experienced nurse who is passionate about patient safety and delivering 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 operational management of the team working on the ward. You will have the ability to develop a culture of continuous improvement, focusing on the patient journey and clinical outcomes.

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England, with a turnover of £2.8bn. We are creating an exceptional integrated health and social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services each year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals and community services across Manchester, Trafford, and beyond, we champion collaborative working and transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate, offering opportunities on a scale that is truly extraordinary.

We have also created a digitally enabled organization to improve clinical quality, patient and staff experience, operational effectiveness, and innovation through Hive, our Electronic Patient Record system launched in September 2022.

As a major academic Research Centre and Education provider, we offer a robust infrastructure to support high-quality research programmes. We are also embarking on our Green Plan, committed to making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, and prioritize your health and wellbeing as we shape the future of our organization together.

For further details or informal visits, please contact:

• Name: Katie Donnelly
• Job Title: Ward Manager
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]