Staff Nurse - Acute Intensive Care Unit | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manchester is recruiting Band 5 staff nurses for its Intensive Care Unit. The role involves providing high standards of care and requires experience in an acute setting. Applicants must be energetic and enthusiastic, with a commitment to professional development and working within a collaborative team. This position offers a supportive environment focused on work-life balance and the opportunity for comprehensive training.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an acute setting is essential.
• Experience in burns or thoracics is highly desirable.
• ICU experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of care to patients.
• Work as part of a large team in the Intensive Care Unit.
• Support the development and training of staff.

Skills

Energetic and enthusiastic

Experience in acute settings

Experience in burns or thoracics

ICU experience

Job description

We are recruiting Band 5 staff nurses to work within our highly skilled, dynamic multi‑disciplinary team. This is an excellent opportunity for you to join our Adult Intensive Care, which accommodates both level 3 and level 2 patients. We provide care for patients from many specialties which more recently includes both Thoracic and Burns patients.

We are seeking to recruit energetic, enthusiastic and experienced nurses to provide high standards of care to patients. The successful candidate will be welcomed into our friendly, forward‑thinking and motivated team.

We are looking to recruit hardworking individuals to work as part of a large team within our busy Intensive Care Unit. Previous experience in an acute setting is essential, with experience in burns or thoracics being highly desirable. ICU experience is desirable but not essential as comprehensive in‑service training is provided.

We offer a supportive environment and good work‑life balance with a rostering system that is responsive to the needs of staff. We are fully committed to facilitating learning and the development of our staff.

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30 000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward‑thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working – empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.

Your journey at MFT is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

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.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other.

As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application – especially personal statements and responses to role‑specific questions – is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your 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, 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, please contact the manager named below.

This advert closes on Monday 8 Dec 2025.