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Job summary

Main area
Mixed Surgery
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Long Day and Night Rotation / Early and Late shifts can be considered)
Job ref
349-WTWA-6864925*
Employer
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Ward A6 Wythenshawe Hospital
Town
Wythenshawe
Salary
£29,970 - £36,483 Per Annum, (Pro Rata)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
30/12/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust logo

Staff Nurse - Ward A6

Band 5

Job overview

Ward A6Ìý at Wythenshawe Hospital of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust are seeking experienced or newly qualified Registered Nurses to join our team. Ward A6 is an emergency surgical admitting ward which provides care for acutely unwell patients that may require surgical intervention.Ìý

Ward A6 provides care for mainly General surgery patients but also receives patients from other surgical specialties from ED includingÌý Urology, Orthopedic, Plastics, ENT and Max Fax.Ìý

We are seeking proactive, forward-thinking Nurses who have patient care and experience at their heart. You will possess adept communication skills, be motivated and eager to embrace variety in a fast-paced environment.

Nursing roles at The Manchester University Hospital Foundation Trust (MFT) are about having access to fantastic learning facilities and developmental opportunities. You will have access to the MFT Academy and LEAD Training Programmes, coaching, and department specific training and development opportunities. Our commitment is further reinforced by our robust Trust Nurse Revalidation Programme – offering an e-portfolio and dedicated individual support.Ìý

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. 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.

Working for our organisation

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. ÌýÌýSo that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification.Ìý This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’.Ìý Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.Ìý

Diversity Matters

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 for this post.Ìý As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.Ìý If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected].

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!

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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • First Level Registration - Registered Nurse Degree or Diploma
Desirable criteria
  • Degree Level 6 study
  • Teaching Qaulification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Awareness of clinical Audit
  • Experience of working alone and as part of a team
  • Ability to supervise and support others
  • Evidence of teaching and assessing skills/ability
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence undertaking a mentor/preceptor role
  • Experience in relevant area of practice

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of current Nursing issues
  • Knowledge of Clinical Governance
  • IT / Word Processing

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran Aware

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Jane Shaw
Job title
Ward Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0161 291 6690
Additional information

If you would like more information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact:

ÌýJane Shaw

Ward Manager

0161 291 6690 / 6698Ìý