Staff Nurse - Catheter Lab

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) invites applications for Band 5 Staff Nurse roles within the Cardiac Catheter Suite (Wythenshawe Hospital and ORC Campus). The post includes a full training package and mentoring for pre-registration students, with opportunities to work across 9 catheter labs as part of the North West Regional Cardiology service.

Join a large, forward‑looking team delivering high-quality care to over 1 million people annually.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, evaluate and deliver all aspects of patient care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Mentor/preceptor to junior staff and pre-registration students.
• Take delegated responsibility for managing the clinical team on a shift and maintaining high standards of care.
• Be part of the 24-hour emergency on-call rota as required by the unit.

Job description

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.

Main duties of the job

Vacancies have arisen for Band 5 Staff Nurses within the Cardiac Catheter Suite at MFT (Wythenshawe and MRI). If you are motivated and driven and want to be part of a caring, expanding team who are dedicated to delivering high quality care to patients then take some time to read through what we have to offer.

The 9 Catheter Labs at Wythenshawe Hospital and ORC Campus form part of the North West Regional Cardiology service. It is one of the busiest in the country, performing in excess of 5500 procedures a year from Pacemakers to Implantable Defibrilators, Cardiac Ablations, Structural Heart procedures and Angioplasty. The Two hospital sites are working in unison to develop a single cardiac service across the Trust.

A full comprehensive training package will be provided and a mentor will assist in the individual needs of the successful candidates.

In the Catheter lab we are aware of the need for flexible working. Working patterns are presently Monday to Friday with occasional weekend shifts. On completion of your competency programme, the post holder will be required to undertake some on‑calls as part of our 24 hour emergency team.

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.