Staff Nurse - Burns Centre | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a compassionate Staff Nurse for their Burns Centre. The successful candidate will assess and deliver patient care, mentor junior staff, and work within a multi-disciplinary team. The role offers an opportunity for professional development in a supportive environment, ensuring a positive impact on patient care and recovery.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with experience in burns care.
• Ability to assess, plan, and deliver patient care.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess and deliver patient care in a compassionate manner.
• Work closely with the multi-disciplinary team.
• Mentor junior staff and support their development.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Team collaboration

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

Staff Nurse - Burns Centre | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 24 November 2025
• Salary: Not specified
• Additional salary information: £31,049 - £37,796 Per Annum, Pro Rata
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 24 December 2025
• Location: Manchester, M23 9LT
• Company: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
• Job type: Contract
• Job reference: 7559932/349-WTWA-7559932

Summary

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:

Sue Gibbons, Ward Manager - 0161 291 6313/4

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.

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 we 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.

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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

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