Job summary
At Manchester University Foundation Trust we are proud that we care for our people as much as our patients and that's why we'd love you to join us within our Ambulatory Care Unit here at the MRI providing outstanding nursing care.
As a staff nurse at MFT you'll be expected to work within the NMC code of Professional Conduct working throughout the department, to ensure that all our patients are seen efficiently and effectively, meeting all their clinical needs.
The ACU is a very busy and exciting place to work with a dedicated team.We show our commitment to our teams through excellent development and progression opportunities, starting with a comprehensive Induction programme, so we're proud to nurture and support our nurses to provide the very best care. In return, you'll deliver our values and nurse with pride, respect, empathy, consideration, compassion and dignity. So if you want a new start and the chance to nurse in one of the UK's most pioneering Hospitals, there couldn't be a better time to join us.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will prioritise, assess, plan, evaluate and deliver all relevant aspects of care to an agreed and expected high standard. 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. Participate fully in a structured competency based programmes, as required while working in all areas of the Ambulatory Care Unit
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust 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 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 resourcing@mft.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 resourcing@mft.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.
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.
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).
