Job summary 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. Main duties of the job Are you an RN with an interest in complex health and care of the elderly. This opportunity is ideal for individuals with a passion for aiding in safe assessment, discharge planning and looking for a role at Wythenshawe Hospital? Do you feel you could deliver a high level of care to patients in a non acute setting and provide up-to-date knowledge and skills to your colleagues on the management of patients with complex discharge needs? Opal House is a complex health medical unit with a specialism in care of the older persons. It consists of 41 beds. The unit works using a multidisciplinary approach and are looking for new team members who have an interest in frailty and caring for the older person with complex medical needs and aiding in safe discharge planning and assessment. Opal house is a two story building which offer a homely environment for patients who are medically optimised for discharge. The unit aids in a safe environment and encourages well being with a multitude of engaging activities to promote independence. A structured induction and training program is delivered. To be a nurse at MFT is about being part of something special, which is why we need amazing people who stand out from the crowd, real professionals who are adaptable to new roles, responsive to change and always looking to improve and develop innovative practice. 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 21 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Per Annum, (Pro Rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 349-WTWA-7019775 Job locations Wythenshawe Hospital Southmoor Road Manchester M23 9LT 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 First level registration - Registered Nurse Degree or Diploma Desirable Teaching Qualification Degree level 6 study Diploma Knowledge Essential Knowledge of current nursing issues Knowledge of clinical governance IT/ Word Processing Experience Essential Experience of working on own and as part of a team Ability to supervise and support junior staff. Evidence of teaching and assessing skills/ability. Awareness of clinical Audit Desirable Evidence undertaking a mentor/preceptor role Experience in relevant area of practice Skills Essential Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to work as part of a team Proven ability to problem- solve. Demonstrates awareness of own limitations. Ability to organise workload and delegate tasks appropriately. Well developed organisational skills. Dexterity and accuracy in physical skills. Person Specification Qualifications Essential First level registration - Registered Nurse Degree or Diploma Desirable Teaching Qualification Degree level 6 study Diploma Knowledge Essential Knowledge of current nursing issues Knowledge of clinical governance IT/ Word Processing Experience Essential Experience of working on own and as part of a team Ability to supervise and support junior staff. Evidence of teaching and assessing skills/ability. Awareness of clinical Audit Desirable Evidence undertaking a mentor/preceptor role Experience in relevant area of practice Skills Essential Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to work as part of a team Proven ability to problem- solve. Demonstrates awareness of own limitations. Ability to organise workload and delegate tasks appropriately. Well developed organisational skills. Dexterity and accuracy in physical skills. 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 Wythenshawe Hospital Southmoor Road Manchester M23 9LT Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)