Staff Nurse

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Urmston; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

A major NHS Trust in Urmston seeks a part-time Staff Nurse for the TESH Pre-Assessment Unit. The role requires at least 18 months of clinical experience, focusing on assessing and preparing patients for elective surgeries. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and clinical assessment skills. This role offers a salary range of £31,049 to £37,796 based on experience, with a commitment to fostering an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 months clinical experience required.
• Ability to undertake clinical observations and assessments.
• Previous Pre-operative Assessment experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Assess and optimise patients for elective surgeries.
• Collaborate with the MDT and maintain patient-focused care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical judgement

Flexibility

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse

The closing date is 30 September 2025

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Job summary

Permanent Band 5 Staff Nurse - TESH Pre-Assessment Unit.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual with a minimum of 18 months clinical experience to join an established dynamic nursing team within pre-operative assessment. The prospective post holder will be a registered nurse who after appropriate training can clinically assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care to a timescale for patients prior to elective surgery.

The clinic is presently open from 8.30am to 4.30pm Mon-Fri - 5 days a week. The service is based within Trafford Elective Surgical Hub at Trafford General Hospital.

Main duties of the job

The main objective of the unit is to assess and optimise patients for a wide range of elective surgical specialties. The prospective post holder will require a broad knowledge preferably within surgical nursing, although medical knowledge would be an advantage, with at least 18 months experience as a band 5 staff nurse. Previous Pre-operative Assessment experience would be desired but not essential. You will be reliable, innovative, and flexible with good interpersonal/communication skills.

You will be expected to undertake clinical observations such as blood pressure, pulse, oximetry and BMI as well as clinical examinations such as MRSA screening, CPE screening, 12 lead ECG recording and venepuncture. The prospective post holder will be required to provide a comprehensive nursing and medical assessment, ensuring all necessary results and reviews are collated prior to admission.

You will assist in the development of an environment that supports the value of pre-operative assessment by working collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetist, and the MDT, therefore the candidate will need to have a high level of clinical judgement and decision making skills and be able to carry out clinical duties in accordance with national, Trust and local standards and maintain a patient focused approach.

About us

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of over £3bn and is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We are 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. 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.

Details

Date posted

16 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

349-WTWA-7446182

• Job locations

  Trafford General Hospital

  Trafford Hospital, Moorside Rd

  DAVYHULME

  M41 5SL

• Employer details

  Employer name

  Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Trafford General Hospital

  Trafford Hospital, Moorside Rd

  DAVYHULME

  M41 5SL

• Employer contact details

  For questions about the job, contact:

  TESH Pre-operative Assessment Manager

  Nicola Thorpe

  [e-mail]

  01617462834