Sister/Charge Nurse - Ward A6 | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in England is looking for an experienced surgical nurse to join their Mixed Surgery Specialty team. The role involves leadership, operational management support, and a commitment to improving patient care standards. Ideal candidates will have a passion for patient safety and continuous staff development. This position offers opportunities for career growth in a reputable healthcare organisation.

Qualifications

• Experienced in surgical nursing in an acute setting.
• Ability to lead and develop staff.
• Commitment to continuous improvement in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the team within the ward.
• Assist with operational management.
• Focus on improving patient journey and clinical outcomes.

Skills

Passion for patient safety

Strong leadership

Job description

Overview

Ward A6 is primarily an acute surgical unit, mainly looking after general surgical patients. We also may receive other surgical specialties onto the ward, including orthopaedic and urology. We are seeking a suitably experienced surgical nurse who has a passion about patient safety, staff training and development, strong leadership, by setting examples of the highest standards and the delivery of exceptional quality care to patients with mixed surgical and medical conditions.

This is an exciting time to be joining our fantastic Mixed Surgery Specialty team. Our Surgical Directorate has a reputation for the highest standards of clinical care.

Responsibilities

• Be an aspiring leader with the ability to adopt a highly accessible and visible approach for patients, relatives and colleagues.
• Assist the Ward Manager with the operational management for the team working on the Ward.
• Develop a culture of continuous improvement with a particular emphasis on the patient journey and clinical outcomes.

About Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT)

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of over £3bn and a scale that supports exceptional opportunities for career development. We bring together 10 hospitals and community services from across Manchester, Trafford and beyond, champion collaborative working and transformation. Our 30,000-strong workforce pursues ambitious goals and we set standards others seek to emulate.

We have created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient and staff experience, operational effectiveness, and innovation through the introduction of Hive, our Electronic Patient Record system launched in September 2022. We are also a major academic Research Centre and Education provider, with a focus on high-quality research programs. We are embarking on our Green Plan to support sustainable healthcare.

Inclusion, Diversity and How to Apply

At MFT, we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging and provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent. We protect health and wellbeing and shape the future of our organisation together. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please email our team at [e-mail].

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, please review the Job Description and Person Specification attachments under the “Supporting Documents” heading. You are encouraged to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification to inform your decision to apply. This document provides details about the Trust, our benefits and how we care for you as you care for others, including important information to be aware of before submitting an application.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of 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 any special requirements to help your application, email [e-mail].

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!

This advert closes on Monday 13 Oct 2025