About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and compassionate Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to join our dedicated team on Ward F16.
Ward F16 is a dynamic 15-bedded inpatient emergency gynaecology ward with a 4-bedded designated day case unit, providing high-quality, patient-centred care to women requiring urgent pregnancy and gynaecological assessment, treatment and surgery. We receive emergency admissions from the Emergency Gynaecology Unit (EGU), Emergency Department and neighboring healthcare providers. Our day case unit supports an urgency theatre service five days per week, delivering timely surgical care for our patients.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Registered Nurse who is passionate about emergency gynaecology and is ready to take the next step in their leadership journey. We are looking for someone who is committed to delivering outstanding patient care while inspiring, supporting and developing others within the team.
To succeed in this role, you will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be able to motivate and influence others, and possess strong organisational, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
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Main duties of the job
You will be expected to:
Provide visible clinical leadership and act as an excellent role model for nursing practice, professionalism and compassionate care. Support the Ward Manager in maintaining high standards of quality, safety and patient experience. Coordinate the fast paced clinical area, ensuring effective patient flow and timely delivery of care. Deputise for the Ward Manager in their absence, demonstrating confident decision-making and effective team leadership. Promote a positive, inclusive and supportive team culture where staff feel valued and empowered. Support, supervise and develop registered nurses, nursing associates, healthcare support workers and students, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional excellence. Facilitate education, mentorship and clinical competency development to ensure staff achieve and maintain high standards of practice. Drive quality improvement initiatives, audit, governance and evidence-based practice to continually enhance patient outcomes. Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless, patient-centred care. Lead on IQP work and proactive Link Role
About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
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To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.
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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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As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.
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Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.
Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.
Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
First level registration - RGN Adult Evidence of CPD in relevant speciality Evidence of level 6 studies Has completed the Emergency Gynae Course and been signed off for all associated competencies or equivalent experience Able to supervise preregistration students and junior staff in line with NMC standards
Desirable
Appropriate management/leadership course Relevant teaching qualification Qualified to function as a preceptor for newly qualified or staff who are new to the department Has completed the Emergency Gynae Course and been signed off for all associated competencies or equivalent experience.
Experience Essential
Experience in the relevant post in a clinical setting Evidence of professional leadership, leading to innovation in practice Evidence of multidisciplinary/multi-agency working
Desirable
Experience of clinical audit Involvement with IQP Experience of research activities
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE Essential
Excellent written and verbal communication skills Evidence of teaching and assessing skills/ability. Clinically competent in named clinical area/speciality Proven clinical skills Proven workload management of self and of others. Excellent time management skills. Proven ability to problem solve Effective organisational skills. Good analytical and clinical decisional making skills. Able to submit data onto relevant EGU reports and circulate to team members Awareness of Clinical Governance process.
Desirable
IT/HIVE competent
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.
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UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address Ward F16 - Emergency Gynaecology Ward
Wythenshawe Hospital
Manchester
M23 9LT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)