Staff Nurse - Ward A2inManchesterinManchesterPUBLISHED FRI 21 MAR 2025
Band 5: £29,970 - £36,483 Per Annum
HIV MATERNITY MIDWIFERY MULTI-DISCIPLINARY NHS
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Opportunity to work in a specialized field of gastroenterology, enhancing clinical expertise.
Full-time position with competitive salary range (£29,970 - £36,483 per annum), providing financial stability.
Access to a structured induction and ongoing training programs, ensuring continuous professional development.
Ability to work in a collaborative multidisciplinary team, which fosters a supportive work environment.
Mentorship opportunities for junior staff and pre-registration students, allowing for personal growth and leadership development.
Potential to engage in innovative practices and research within a major academic Research Centre and Education provider.
Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and staff wellbeing, making it a supportive and equitable workplace.
Join our compassionate and dedicated team at Wythenshawe Hospital as a Staff Nurse on Ward A2! This is an exciting opportunity for Registered Nurses passionate about gastroenterology and caring for patients facing complex health challenges. With a permanent, full-time contract (37.5 hours per week) and a competitive salary range of £29,970 - £36,483, you’ll be part of an innovative healthcare environment where your skills can truly shine. You'll receive a comprehensive induction and ongoing support to help you excel in your role, while also playing a vital part in mentoring and guiding junior staff.
At Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, we pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive and supportive culture where you can thrive both professionally and personally. We believe in creating an equal opportunities workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. Whether you are looking to further your career or make a meaningful impact in the lives of others, we welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you have any accessibility needs or questions about the role, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Your journey of making a difference starts here—apply today!
At Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, we pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive and supportive culture where you can thrive both professionally and personally. We believe in creating an equal opportunities workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. Whether you are looking to further your career or make a meaningful impact in the lives of others, we welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you have any accessibility needs or questions about the role, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Your journey of making a difference starts here—apply today!
Opportunity to work in a specialized field of gastroenterology, enhancing clinical expertise.
Full-time position with competitive salary range (£29,970 - £36,483 per annum), providing financial stability.
Access to a structured induction and ongoing training programs, ensuring continuous professional development.
Ability to work in a collaborative multidisciplinary team, which fosters a supportive work environment.
Mentorship opportunities for junior staff and pre-registration students, allowing for personal growth and leadership development.
Potential to engage in innovative practices and research within a major academic Research Centre and Education provider.
Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and staff wellbeing, making it a supportive and equitable workplace.
Band 5
Main area Ward A2 Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 349-WTWA-6998067*
Site Wythenshawe Town Manchester Salary £29,970 - £36,483 Per Annum, Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 30/03/2025 23:59
Job Overview
Are you an RN with an interest in gastroenterology and the management of the acutely unwell patient and looking for a role at Wythenshawe Hospital?
We are looking for nurses with a passion for working with patients with gastroenterology conditions.
Do you feel you could deliver a high level of care to patients in an acute setting and provide up-to-date knowledge and skills to your colleagues on the management of patients with complex needs?
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dedicated and committed team at Wythenshawe Hospital within a inpatient 28 bedded ward.
A structured induction and training program ensure that our nurses receive the following:-
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. 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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed Job Description And Main 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
We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
Name Kirsty Yates Job title Ward Manager Email address Telephone number
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Main area Ward A2 Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 349-WTWA-6998067*
Site Wythenshawe Town Manchester Salary £29,970 - £36,483 Per Annum, Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 30/03/2025 23:59
Job Overview
Are you an RN with an interest in gastroenterology and the management of the acutely unwell patient and looking for a role at Wythenshawe Hospital?
We are looking for nurses with a passion for working with patients with gastroenterology conditions.
Do you feel you could deliver a high level of care to patients in an acute setting and provide up-to-date knowledge and skills to your colleagues on the management of patients with complex needs?
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dedicated and committed team at Wythenshawe Hospital within a inpatient 28 bedded ward.
A structured induction and training program ensure that our nurses receive the following:-
- Band 5 induction - Corporate and Clinical induction - Preceptorship and clinical skills program for Nurses led by Practice Based Educators-Administration of IV drugs.
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. 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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed Job Description And Main 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
We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- First level registration – Registered Nurse
- Degree or Diploma
- Teaching Qualification
- Degree level 6 study
Essential criteria
- Experience of working on own and as part of a team
- Evidence of teaching and assessing skills/ability
- Evidence undertaking a mentor/preceptor role
- Experience in relevant area of practice
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
- Job Description & Person Specification (PDF, 307.2KB)
- Functional Requirements (PDF, 342.6KB)
- Candidate Essential Guide Non Medical (PDF, 1.3MB)
Further details / informal visits contact
Name Kirsty Yates Job title Ward Manager Email address Telephone number
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To work as a Staff Nurse in the UK, you'll need a combination of formal education, clinical skills, practical experience, and personal attributes. Here are the essential skills and qualifications required:
Educational Qualifications:
1. Nursing Degree: A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc) or an equivalent nursing degree is typically required.
2. Nursing Registration: You must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in the UK. This typically involves passing an approved nursing program and the NMC's competency tests.
Clinical Skills:
1. Patient Assessment: Ability to perform thorough assessments of patients' health and identify needs.
2. Medication Administration: Knowledge of pharmacology and the ability to safely administer medications.
3. Wound Care: Skills in managing and dressing wounds, observing for signs of infection.
4. Infection Control: Understanding infection prevention practices and how to implement them in a clinical setting.
5. Basic Life Support (BLS): Certification in BLS and other emergency response skills, such as Advanced Life Support (ALS) if applicable.
6. Clinical Procedures: Proficiency in various clinical skills specific to your area of nursing (e.g., IV insertion, catheterization).
Soft Skills:
1. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients, families, and colleagues effectively.
2. Empathy and Compassion: The ability to provide emotional support and understand patients’ perspectives.
3. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team.
4. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify issues and implement solutions quickly.
5. Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Skills:
1. Attention to Detail: Precision in following medical procedures and documenting patient care.
2. Adaptability: Flexibility to handle changing patient situations and workloads.
3. Technical Skills: Familiarity with medical technology and electronic health records (EHR).
Continuing Professional Development:
1. Lifelong Learning: Commitment to ongoing education and training to stay current with nursing practices and policies.
Employment Considerations:
1. Experience: Many positions may require previous experience in a clinical setting, such as placements during your nursing degree.
2. Specialization: Depending on the area of nursing you wish to work in (e.g., surgical, pediatric, psychiatric), additional qualifications or experience may be necessary.
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