The Surgical Admissions Lounge at the Wythenshawe site of Manchester Foundation Trust is currently looking to recruit a band 6 sister/charge nurse to our elective surgery admission department. This exciting opportunity is open to band 5's that are aspiring to take the next step and learn new skills. Current band 6's and 7's are also welcome to apply to join our welcoming team and department. Our general surgical directorate has a reputation for the highest standards of clinical care.
Currently, the surgical admissions lounge supports with the admission and patient flow of our elective surgical patients.
Please only apply if you are in possession of an NMC pin number.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a suitably experienced nurse who is passionate about patient safety and the delivery of exceptional quality care to our elective surgical patients. You will be an aspiring leader with the ability to adopt a highly accessible and visible approach for patients, relatives, and colleagues. You will assist the department manager with the operational management for the team working within the department. You will have the ability to develop a culture of continuous improvement with a particular emphasis on the patient journey and clinical outcomes.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts 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.
Job description
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 & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So 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. 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 you'll 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 resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
We're looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered nurse
* Evidence of post qualification study
Desirable
* Assessor / mentor qualification
Experience
Essential
* Relevant Post registration experience in relevant specialties
* Evidence of motivation
* Leading a team and working autonomously
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
* Good communication: written, verbal and electronic
* Up to date knowledge of current and professional issues
* Knowledge of clinical governance
* Time management
* Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
Desirable
* Change management
* Understanding or involvement in clinical audit
Employer details
Employer name
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Surgical Admissions Lounge, Wythenshawe Hospital
Southmoor Road
Manchester
M23 9LT
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