Staff Nurse - NWVU Respiratory | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manchester is looking for a Staff Nurse to work in a 24-hour respiratory service. The ideal candidate will have a background in respiratory or intensive care nursing and demonstrate strong communication skills. This part-time role will involve providing patient care, performing clinical tasks, and working with a multi-disciplinary team. The position is ideal for motivated individuals keen to develop their clinical skills in support of patients requiring ventilatory care.

Qualifications

• Background in respiratory or intensive care nursing.
• Experience or interest in respiratory medicine and/or NIV.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dedication and motivation for exceptional patient care.
• Committed to developing professional skills and knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional patient care in a 24-hour service.
• Perform clinical tasks including blood gas analysis and venepuncture.
• Support patients on non-invasive ventilation in level 1, 2, and 3 settings.
• Work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Develop specialised clinical skills in respiratory medicine.

Skills

Respiratory or intensive care nursing

Communication skills

Motivation for patient care

Interest in respiratory medicine

Job description

Staff Nurse Respiratory/Ventilation: 24hrs a week

The North West Ventilation Unit (NWVU) provides ventilatory support (non‑invasive & mechanical) to patients with neuromuscular, respiratory and neurological conditions. It is a 12‑bed unit with a multi‑disciplinary team delivering specialist care.

The service is staffed by a full MDT, including medical and nursing teams, specialist AHPs, respiratory physiologists, administrative and support staff. The unit currently uses 2 beds, with capacity for expansion for patients weaning from invasive ventilation or requiring long‑term tracheostomy support.

Suitable candidates will have ambitions to develop clinical skills and manage patients requiring long‑term ventilatory support. We are seeking motivated, dynamic staff with an interest or background in respiratory/intensive care and/or general medicine. Candidates must demonstrate high quality compassionate care and be keen to develop clinical skills such as taking blood gases, venepuncture, cannulation, tracheostomy management and supporting patients on non‑invasive ventilation across levels 1, 2 and 3.

Informal visits are highly recommended.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional patient care in a 24‑hour service.
• Perform clinical tasks including blood gas analysis, venepuncture, cannulation and tracheostomy management.
• Support patients on non‑invasive ventilation in level‑1, -2 and -3 settings.
• Work effectively within a multi‑disciplinary team and independently when required.
• Develop specialised clinical skills in respiratory medicine and invasive/non‑invasive ventilation.

Key Qualifications & Skills

• Background in respiratory or intensive care nursing.
• Experience or interest in respiratory medicine and/or NIV.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dedication and motivation for exceptional patient care.
• Committed to developing professional skills and knowledge.

Equal Opportunities Statement

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.

This advert closes on Monday 10 Nov 2025.