Sister/ Charge Nurse in Crumpsall inCrumpsall PUBLISHED THU 20 FEB 2025 Jump to job information section

As Ward Sister, on the Frailty Unit, you will be expected to work alongside staff as a role model and mentor, developing clinical competencies in frailty and leadership skills within the team. An important part of your job will be to monitor performance and ensure training needs are met and that staff receive a robust annual appraisal. You will be responsible for supervising the ward and staff in the absence of the Ward Manager; you will work alongside the Ward Manager to implement quality processes working towards the yearly accreditation, which will have a positive effect on the patients. Full NMC registration and excellent written and verbal communication skills are vital to this role.

Ensure safe and effective practice

Enhance the patient/client experience

Provide effective leadership and management

Contribute to the delivery of the organisations objectives

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Sister to join the Frailty Unit, based at Crumpsall Vale, at NMGH. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated and driven senior nurse with an interest in frailty and the frail patient who shows compassion and kindness to patients, relatives and staff

This opportunity comes at an exciting time , as we transition to the Urgent Care Division. We will be working closely with the Virtual ward and the frailty at the front door service to develop our service at NMGH. You will be part of the senior nursing team working in partnership with the Ward Manager and Matron. Part of your role will include providing leadership to the nursing team through the promotion of trust values. This will involve contributing to further developing quality, patient experience, and safety agendas; in addition, you will be part of the senior team assisting the staff with day to day running of the ward.

As a team we are committed to delivering the highest standard of care for our patients and achieving excellence in patient care. Our goal is now to prepare for Accreditation journey with a further achievement on the horizon. If you have strong leadership skills, an interest in the frail patient, drive, commitment and enthusiasm , we want to see this demonstrated in your supporting information. The Ward encourages and supports staff personal and professional development opportunities and welcomes new initiatives that will benefit our patients.

About us

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

Were looking forward to hearing from you!