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

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Wythenshawe is seeking experienced nurses to deliver high standards of care in a busy Intensive Care Unit. Successful candidates will work as part of a large team and receive comprehensive training. This role offers a supportive environment with clear pathways for professional development. Join us to make a lasting impact in healthcare.

Benefits

Supportive environment

Good work-life balance

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an acute setting is essential.
• ICU experience is desirable but not essential; comprehensive training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of nursing care to patients in a busy Intensive Care Unit.
• Work as part of a large team within an acute setting.

Skills

Experienced in acute care

Teamwork in a busy environment

Burns or thoracics experience

Job description

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Diversity Matters

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Role Overview

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., Disability Confident

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of nursing care to patients in a busy Intensive Care Unit.
• Work as part of a large team within an acute setting.

Key Qualifications

• Experienced nurses with a background in acute care.
• Previous experience in an acute setting is essential.
• Experience in burns or thoracics is highly desirable.
• ICU experience is desirable but not essential; comprehensive in‑service training will be provided.
• Disability Confident employer – will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job.

Benefits

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