Staff Nurse - Burns Centre

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manchester seeks a Staff Nurse for the Burns Centre. You will deliver compassionate care for burns patients throughout their journey, working within a multidisciplinary team. The role requires a Registered Nurse with relevant qualifications and strong supervisory skills. This position offers a competitive salary of £31,049 to £37,796 per annum, pro rata, in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a relevant degree or diploma.
• Experience working independently and as part of a team.
• Evidence of experience in conducting audits and clinical governance.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, evaluate and deliver all relevant aspects of patient care.
• Work closely with the multi-disciplinary team.
• Act as a mentor/preceptor to junior staff.

Skills

Knowledge of current nursing issues

Ability to supervise and support junior staff

Evidence of teaching and assessing skills

Experience in relevant area of practice

Education

Registered Nurse

Degree or Diploma

Teaching Qualification

Degree level 6 study

Tools

IT/ Word Processing

Job description

Staff Nurse - Burns Centre

The closing date is 08 December 2025

We need nurses who want to make a difference. We are looking for nurses with an interest in caring for burns injured patients and their families.

We can boast a unique service that encompasses the whole of the patient's journey, with the provision of ward, theatre, rehab and outreach services within the Adult Burns service at MFT plus providing Burn care to patients in an ICU setting.

Our Burns Centre affords the opportunity for our nursing team to follow a patient's journey through all aspects of care from admission through critical care step down to ward level which incorporates comprehensive rehabilitation and eventually discharge.

The Burns Centre team functions with a strong MDT approach. Within our team you would be supported by our very experienced and skilled nurses who lead the team. Additional support in the development of clinical skills is provided by specialist practice-based educator who have a wealth of experience within the burns care.

If this sounds like an opportunity for you we would love to meet you and show you around our services. Please contact:

Main duties of the job

The post holder will assess, plan, evaluate and deliver all relevant aspects of patient care in a caring, compassionate and sensitive manner. 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. The post holder will take delegated responsibility for the management of the clinical team and the maintenance of high standards of quality patient care on a shift basis.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

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.

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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.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• Registered Nurse
• Degree or Diploma
• Teaching Qualification
• Degree level 6 study

Experience and Knowledge

• Knowledge of current nursing issues
• 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
• Knowledge of clinical governance
• IT/ Word Processing
• Experience of working on own and as part of a team
• Experience in relevant area of practice
• Evidence undertaking a mentor/preceptor role

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.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata