Staff Nurse

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering healthcare organization as a Staff Nurse in the Acute Medical Unit. This role offers the chance to provide exceptional nursing care while working in a dynamic environment. With a commitment to professional development, you'll benefit from a comprehensive induction program and ongoing support. Embrace the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in one of the UK's largest NHS Trusts, where collaboration and innovation are at the forefront of patient care. If you're passionate about nursing and eager to grow your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Induction Programme

Professional Development Opportunities

Collaborative Working Environment

Health and Wellbeing Support

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with first level registration required.
• Experience in clinical governance and mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and deliver high-standard care to patients.
• Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Clinical Governance Knowledge

Education

Registered Nurse

Degree or Diploma in Nursing

Teaching Qualification

Tools

IT/Word Processing

Job description

Job summary

At Manchester University Foundation Trust we are proud that we care for our people as much as our patients and that's why we'd love you to join us within our Acute Medical Unit here at the MRI providing outstanding nursing care.

As a staff nurse at MFT you'll be expected to work within the NMC code of Professional Conduct working throughout the department, to ensure that all our patients are seen efficiently and effectively, meeting all their clinical needs.

The AMU is a very busy and exciting place to work with a dedicated team.We show our commitment to our teams through excellent development and progression opportunities, starting with a comprehensive Induction programme, so we're proud to nurture and support our nurses to provide the very best care. In return, you'll deliver our values and nurse with pride, respect, empathy, consideration, compassion and dignity. So if you want a new start and the chance to nurse in one of the UK's most pioneering Hospitals, there couldn't be a better time to join us.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will prioritise, assess, plan, evaluate and deliver all relevant aspects of care to an agreed and expected high standard. Work closely with the multi-disciplinary team and contribute to the clinical governance process. Act as a mentor/preceptor to junior staff, with specific responsibility for pre-registration students. Participate fully in a structured competency based programmes, as required while working in all areas of the Acute Medical Unit

About us

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts 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 30,000 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.

Date posted

02 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

349-MRI-7102258

Job locations

Manchester Royal Infirmary

Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9WL

Job description Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll 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 youll 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].

Were looking forward to hearing from you!

Job description Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll 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 youll 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].

Were looking forward to hearing from you!

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• First level registration -
• Registered Nurse
• Degree or Diploma

Desirable

• Teaching Qualification
• Degree level 6 study
• Diploma

Knowledge Essential

• Knowledge of current nursing issues
• Knowledge of clinical governance
• IT/ Word Processing

Experience Essential

• Experience of working on own and as part of a team
• Ability to supervise and support junior staff.
• Evidence of teaching and assessing skills/ability.
• Awareness of clinical Audit

Desirable

• Evidence undertaking a mentor/preceptor role
• Experience in relevant area of practice

Skills Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work as part of a team Proven ability to problem- solve.
• Demonstrates awareness of own limitations.
• Ability to organise workload and delegate tasks appropriately.
• Well developed organisational skills.
• Dexterity and accuracy in physical skills..

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• First level registration -
• Registered Nurse
• Degree or Diploma

Desirable

• Teaching Qualification
• Degree level 6 study
• Diploma

Knowledge Essential

• Knowledge of current nursing issues
• Knowledge of clinical governance
• IT/ Word Processing

Experience Essential

• Experience of working on own and as part of a team
• Ability to supervise and support junior staff.
• Evidence of teaching and assessing skills/ability.
• Awareness of clinical Audit

Desirable

• Evidence undertaking a mentor/preceptor role
• Experience in relevant area of practice

Skills Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work as part of a team Proven ability to problem- solve.
• Demonstrates awareness of own limitations.
• Ability to organise workload and delegate tasks appropriately.
• Well developed organisational skills.
• Dexterity and accuracy in physical skills..

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Manchester Royal Infirmary

Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9WL

Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Manchester Royal Infirmary

Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9WL

Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)