Job summary
Are you motivated, enthusiastic and possess excellent communication and organisational skills? Do you want to develop as a senior nurse whilst remaining clinically focused? Job Vacancy is for 1 full time permanent position

Main duties of the job
The Acute Medical Unit (AMU) and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) at Wythenshawe is looking for highly motivated, innovative and experienced nurses to join our dynamic team.

Applicants should be positive and adaptable to a changing environment that prides itself on quality and efficiency. You will be given the opportunity to learn and develop new leadership and management skills and act as a role model for best practice to junior staff. This role will also allow for further development opportunities within our team. A calm, diplomatic and caring approach is necessary and you must have the ability to deal with the varied and challenging demands of the unit. You must have the ability to multi-task and prioritise under pressure, work within a large multi-disciplinary team and ensure the 6C's and South Manchester Way is incorporated in to practice. AMU is a 56 bedded unit divided into two areas, Acute Medical and Short Stay Medical.

SDEC is GP and medical receiving unit situated next to the Emergency Department. Staff are afforded the opportunity to rotate between both units.

About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients. You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions. Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Details
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata
Contract: Secondment
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 349-WTWA-8357233-RL3
Job locations: Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester, M23 9LT

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Essential: Registered nurse
• Essential: Diploma (or working towards)
• Essential: Evidence of post qualification specialist study
• Essential: Assessor / mentor
• Desirable: Degree

Experience

• Essential: Relevant experience at Band 5
• Essential: Leading a team and working autonomously
• Desirable: Experience of working within other areas of nursing
• Desirable: Working with multidisciplinary students
• Desirable: Working as a Band 6

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer's website: https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Contact
Ward Manager Sarah Condon, sarah.condon@mft.nhs.uk, 01612916894

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. 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.