Staff Nurse for Gender Services | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A major NHS Trust in Manchester seeks a passionate Band 5 nurse to support the Gender Affirmation Service focused on masculinising chest wall contouring surgery. Working between North Manchester and Trafford General Hospitals, the ideal candidate will be a registered nurse with a keen interest in gender affirmation care and team collaboration. The Trust is committed to inclusivity and offers equal opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Registered Band 5 nurse with interest in gender affirmation care.
• Willingness to gain specialized knowledge in gender-affirming chest wall contouring surgery.
• Strong commitment to teamwork and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Join a multidisciplinary team for chest wall contouring surgery.
• Support patients in the Gender Affirmation Service.
• Ensure high-quality nursing care and patient safety.

Skills

Interest in gender affirmation care

Collaboration skills

Patient-centered care

Education

Band 5 nurse with appropriate professional registration

Job description

Overview

Applications are invited for a passionate Band 5 nurse. This post is based within the Gender Affirmation Service at North Manchester General Hospital and will work between North Manchester General Hospital and Trafford General Hospital, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. The Breast Surgery Unit at MFT is a large unit and seeks to appoint a Band 5 Staff Nurse with an interest in supporting our Masculinising chest & Oncoplastic Breast Surgery team to deliver an exceptional service to patients. The appointee will join a team of chest wall contouring and oncoplastic breast surgeons working between NMGH and TGH. The post will appeal to appropriately trained nurses who have a specific interest in gender affirmation and wish to gain specialised experience and knowledge in gender affirming chest wall contouring surgery.

We’re a digitally enabled organisation focused on improving clinical quality, patient and staff experience, and innovation, and we are committed to equality of opportunity and inclusive working practices.

Responsibilities

• Join and contribute to a multidisciplinary team of chest wall contouring and oncoplastic breast surgeons, working between North Manchester General Hospital and Trafford General Hospital.
• Support patients within the Gender Affirmation Service with a focus on masculinising chest wall contouring surgery and related procedures.
• Provide high-quality nursing care, ensuring patient safety, dignity and informed participation in care plans.
• Collaborate with the Breast Surgery Unit to deliver an exceptional service and continuity of care across sites.

Qualifications and Skills

• Band 5 nurse with appropriate professional registration and a specific interest in gender affirmation care.
• Willingness to gain specialised experience and knowledge in gender-affirming chest wall contouring surgery.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and teamwork within a large academic NHS Trust environment.

Additional Information

We’re proud to be a major academic research centre and education provider, with infrastructure to support high-quality research programmes. We encourage and facilitate diversity and inclusion and offer equal opportunities for career development. The advert notes that Diversity Matters and that MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and eliminating unlawful discrimination. If you have any special requirements, you can email our resourcing team at [e-mail].

The advert closes on Tuesday 14 Oct 2025.