Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Ward A6 at Wythenshawe Hospital of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking experienced or newly qualified Registered Nurses to join our team. Ward A6 is an emergency surgical admitting ward that provides care for acutely unwell patients who may require surgical intervention.
Ward A6 primarily cares for General surgery patients but also receives patients from other surgical specialties from ED including Urology, Orthopedic, Plastics, ENT, and Max Fax.
We are looking for 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) offer 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.
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. You will 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.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.6bn and is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health and social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals and community services from across Manchester, Trafford, and beyond, we champion collaborative working and 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 extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient and staff experience, operational effectiveness, and drive 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 and Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. 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, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing, and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job 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 and Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. To equip you to make an informed decision to apply to us, please read the Candidate Essentials Guide that accompanies the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides details about the Trust, our benefits, and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. It also contains critical information you'll need to be aware of before submitting an application form.
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. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
We're looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
* First Level Registration - Registered Nurse Degree or Diploma
* Degree Level 6 study
* Teaching Qualification
Experience
* 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
* Evidence of undertaking a mentor/preceptor role
* Experience in relevant area of practice
Knowledge
* Knowledge of current Nursing issues
* Knowledge of Clinical Governance
* IT / Word Processing
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.
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
£29,970 to £36,483 a year Per Annum, (Pro Rata)
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