Staff Nurse - F4 Respiratory | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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

Job summary

A major NHS Trust in the UK seeks a motivated nurse for their respiratory unit. The role includes patient care responsibilities such as cannulation and blood gas sampling, as well as collaboration with healthcare professionals. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, and a commitment to learning and development. This position offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Efficient, enthusiastic, highly motivated nurse willing to learn.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to develop within a respiratory unit.

Responsibilities

• Work within the respiratory unit as part of a team.
• Engage in direct patient care, including cannulation and blood gas sampling.
• Participate in multidisciplinary collaboration with healthcare professionals.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Motivation

Job description

Overview

Ward F4 offers opportunity to learn about nursing patients with a range of respiratory conditions. You will be upskilled to cannulate, take earlobe blood gases, catheterize and deal with life-saving equipment such as non-invasive ventilation and high-flow oxygen.

Respiratory Medicine Service

Respiratory Medicine treats patients with a full range of respiratory diseases including: COPD, Asthma, Lung Cancer, Cystic Fibrosis, Bronchiectasis, Sleep Apnoea and Infectious Lung disease. The service is staffed from across many professions and includes consultants and their teams, ward managers and their nursing teams, specialist nurses, physiotherapy, respiratory physiology and other allied health professionals.

Responsibilities

• Work within the respiratory unit as part of a friendly and dynamic team with excellent standards and strong work ethic.
• Be supported to develop into the band 5 role through preceptorship, peer support and a range of educational opportunities.
• Participate in direct patient care, including cannulation, blood gas sampling, catheterization, and operation of life-saving equipment such as non-invasive ventilation and high-flow oxygen (as trained).
• Engage in multidisciplinary collaboration with consultants, nursing teams, and allied health professionals.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Efficient, enthusiastic, highly motivated nurse with good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop within a respiratory unit.

About MFT and commitments

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of over £3bn. We are creating an integrated health and social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services each year. We bring together 10 hospitals and community services from across Manchester, Trafford and beyond, and promote collaborative working. We are a digitally enabled organisation and a major academic Research Centre & Education provider. We are committed to inclusion, equal opportunities, and a Green Plan for sustainability.

Support and Equality

Diversity Matters: MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and eliminating discrimination. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply. If you have special requirements, email [e-mail].

How to apply

To find out more about key responsibilities and the skills needed, see the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under Supporting Documents. Read the Candidate Essentials Guide for details about the Trust, benefits and how we care for you as you care for others. This advert closes on Tuesday 4 Nov 2025.