Staff Nurse - Emergency Department

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust as a Staff Nurse in the Emergency Department. You will assess and deliver patient care, mentor junior staff, and work in a supportive environment focused on career development and quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience working independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to supervise and support junior staff.
• Experience as a mentor/preceptor.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, evaluate, and deliver patient care.
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team.
• Manage the clinical team and maintain high standards.

Skills

Supervision

Teaching

Clinical Governance

IT Skills

Education

Degree or Diploma

Teaching Qualification

Degree level 6 study Diploma

Job description

Go back Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse - Emergency Department

The closing date is 22 May 2025

North Manchester Emergency Department is seeking an enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join our nursing team to work in our emergency department.

You will be well supported with career progression and learning opportunities in emergency medicine.

You will be part of a dynamic and friendly team who strive to achieve the best patient outcomes and deliver the highest standard of care to all our patients.

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. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team and contribute to clinical governance. You will act as a mentor/preceptor to junior staff, with specific responsibility for pre-registration students.

The post holder will take delegated responsibility for managing the clinical team and maintaining high standards of quality patient care on a shift basis.

About us

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn. We are creating an exceptional integrated health and social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services annually.

Bringing together 10 hospitals and community services across Manchester, Trafford, and beyond, we promote collaborative working and transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue ambitious goals. We set standards that others emulate, offering opportunities of extraordinary scale.

We have implemented Hive, our Electronic Patient Record system launched in September 2022, to improve clinical quality, patient and staff experience, and operational efficiency.

As a major academic Research Centre and Education provider, we support high-quality research programs. We are also committed to our Green Plan, focusing on making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, providing equal opportunities for career development, and prioritizing health and wellbeing.

Job responsibilities

For detailed responsibilities and the skills and experience required, please see the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents. We recommend reading the Candidate Essentials Guide, which provides information about the Trust, benefits, and application process, including critical details to consider before applying.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality, celebrating diversity, and eliminating discrimination. We encourage applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. If you have any special requirements for your application, please contact [e-mail].

We look forward to hearing from you!

Person Specification

Qualification

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

Training and Experience

• Experience working independently and as part of a team
• Ability to supervise and support junior staff
• Experience in teaching and assessing skills
• Awareness of clinical audit
• Experience as a mentor/preceptor
• Relevant area of practice experience

Knowledge

• Knowledge of current nursing issues
• Knowledge of clinical governance
• IT/Word processing skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to a DBS check as per the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 per annum (pro-rata)