The closing date is 22 March 2026
As Ward Sister/ Charge Nurse, on the OAK 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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to join the OAK Unit, based at Trafford Hospital. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated and driven senior nurse with a passion for frailty and the frail patient who shows compassion and kindness to patients, relatives and staff.
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. If you have strong leadership skills, a passion for 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.
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Job responsibilitiesTo find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.
Diversity MattersMFT 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, please contact the manager named below.
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Person Specification QualificationsThis 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.
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per Annum, (Pro Rata)