Job summary An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced paediatric nurse to come and join the paediatric metabolic team. In December 2020 the Paediatric Metabolic Unit was commissioned to set up a new highly specialised service funded by NHSE to deliver treatment to the patients with a diagnosis of Battens Disease. Since 2020 the service has grown considerably and there is now a highly Specialised team of nurses providing the service. We are now looking for a experienced band 6 nurse to join the team. The post holder ideally will have experience in providing care to patients with a neurometabolic disease but this is not essential. Main duties of the job The post holder will a play key role in ensuring the service delivery of the Battens disease treatment. This will include general patient care and checking the administration of the intraventricular medication. The post holder will also: Act as an advocate for the patient and family in liaising with others such as community teams and schools, being an integral part of the patient journey. Be an active member of the MDT team Manage safeguarding within the specialty Be an active mentor to nursing students In addition you should have good communication skills, be comfortable working alone or as a member of a team, remain calm under pressure and be able to prioritise workload. The work requires consistent attention to detail and excellent organisational skills and IT skills. In return for your skills and experience, the Trust will encourage your development via a personal development plan and opportunities for further training on internal training courses. About us MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & 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 30,000 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. Date posted 10 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 349-SMH-6980135 Job locations Genomic Medicine Oxford Rd Manchester M13 9WL Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit 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 resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit 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 resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Person Specification Qualifications Essential RSCN/ RN (ch) Educated to First degree level Graduate in Nursing or health related subject Speciality qualification Desirable Masters or working towards masters related subject Experience Essential Metabolic /- Neurology experience Substantial years of experience at Band 6 practitioner level Portfolio of evidence showing achievements in practice/speciality Significant evidence of delivering teaching programmes to staff groups Desirable Evidence presentations at local, regional, national level Person Specification Qualifications Essential RSCN/ RN (ch) Educated to First degree level Graduate in Nursing or health related subject Speciality qualification Desirable Masters or working towards masters related subject Experience Essential Metabolic /- Neurology experience Substantial years of experience at Band 6 practitioner level Portfolio of evidence showing achievements in practice/speciality Significant evidence of delivering teaching programmes to staff groups Desirable Evidence presentations at local, regional, national level 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). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (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). Additional information 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). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (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 Address Genomic Medicine Oxford Rd Manchester M13 9WL Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)