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Sister/Charge Nurse Ward F6/F2N/ERAS Bay Cardiac Surgery

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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Healthcare
  • Manchester

AI generated summary

  • You must have a passion for Cardiac Surgery, a commitment to high patient care standards, flexibility for shifts, and a drive to improve your and your colleagues' skills.
  • You will provide high-quality patient care in cardiac surgery wards, support junior colleagues, and participate in educational programs while adapting to flexible shift patterns.

Requirements

  • We are looking for individuals with a genuine interest in Cardiac Surgery who are hard working and passionate about delivering high standards of patient care and are motivated towards maintaining and improving their own skills.
  • We have a 30 hour permanent position to offer.
  • A flexible approach to shift patterns is essential.
  • Flexible working hours can include night duty and weekends.
  • We are looking for individuals who are hard working and passionate about delivering high standards of patient care and are motivated towards maintaining and improving their own skills and those of junior collegues.
  • A flexible approach to shift patterns is essential.
  • Flexible working hours can include night duty and weekends.

Responsibilities

  • Dear Potential MFT Employee, I would like to thank you for looking at MFT in your job search. MFT is uniquely positioned as a healthcare leader in the North West of England. We think we offer unique opportunities and benefits.
  • Ward F6 is a 32 beds and F2N is 16 beds, with an additional high care bay of 4 beds on F2N. Both wards are Cardiac Surgery caring for patients undergoing both routine and complex cardiac and aortic surgery. There is an exciting opportunity for the possibility to be part of the 4 bedded ERAS bay. This bay is for fast track patients undergoing cardiac surgery, this is phase 2 of the ERAS pathway. Including patients with arterial, central lines, noradrenaline, pacing wires and drains, from 8 hours post surgery.
  • This will be an ideal opportunity for experienced nurses who are eager to expand and progress their nursing practice. On appointment the successful candidate/s will receive full support in education and preceptorship/mentorship.
  • We are looking for individuals with a genuine interest in Cardiac Surgery who are hard working and passionate about delivering high standards of patient care and are motivated towards maintaining and improving their own skills.
  • We have a 30 hour permanent position to offer. A flexible approach to shift patterns is essential. Flexible working hours can include night duty and weekends.
  • An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Ward F6, F2N and ERAS bay Cardiac Surgery Senior Nursing Team here at the Manchester Foundation Trust (MFT). Our nurses benefit from a number of educational programs, including in house training. We are committed to the career development of our nurses and will assist you to develop your career in a highly specialised clinical area.
  • We are looking for individuals who are hard working and passionate about delivering high standards of patient care and are motivated towards maintaining and improving their own skills and those of junior collegues.
  • A flexible approach to shift patterns is essential. Flexible working hours can include night duty and weekends.
  • 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.

FAQs

What are the specific responsibilities of the Sister/Charge Nurse in Ward F6/F2N/ERAS Bay?

The Sister/Charge Nurse will be responsible for overseeing patient care in the cardiac surgery wards, managing nursing staff, ensuring high standards of clinical care, and supporting the development of junior colleagues.

What type of patients will I be caring for in this position?

You will be caring for patients undergoing both routine and complex cardiac and aortic surgery, including fast-track patients in the ERAS bay.

What is the shift pattern for this role?

A flexible approach to shift patterns is essential, and hours may include night duty and weekends.

Is experience in cardiac surgery required for this position?

Yes, we are looking for experienced nurses with a genuine interest and passion for cardiac surgery.

Will there be opportunities for professional development and education?

Yes, the successful candidate will receive full support in education, mentorship, and access to various in-house training programs.

What is the nature of the employment contract for this position?

The position is a permanent role offering 30 hours per week.

Who can I contact for further information or informal visits regarding this position?

You can contact Jody Highfield, Ward Manager, at jody.highfield@mft.nhs.uk or by phone at 0161 291 2566, or Lisa Hodgkinson, F2 Cardiac Surgery Ward Manager, at lisa.hodgkinson@mft.nhs.uk.

What is the Manchester Foundation Trust (MFT) and its significance?

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England, providing services to 1 million patients annually and working to create an integrated health and social care system across Manchester and Trafford.

What innovative systems are in place at MFT to enhance patient care?

MFT has implemented the Hive Electronic Patient Record system, which was launched in September 2022, to improve clinical quality, patient and staff experience, and operational effectiveness.

Is there a focus on sustainability within the organization?

Yes, MFT has embarked on a Green Plan aimed at making healthcare more sustainable.

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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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Mission & Purpose

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the UK, employing over 20,000 staff. We are responsible for running a family of nine hospitals across six separate sites, providing a wide range of services from comprehensive local general hospital care through to highly specialised regional and national services. We are the main provider of hospital care to approximately 750,000 people in Manchester and Trafford and the single biggest provider of specialised services in the North West of England. We are also the lead provider for a significant number of specialised services including Breast Care, Vascular, Cardiac, Respiratory, Urology Cancer, Paediatrics, Women’s Services, Ophthalmology and Genomic Medicine.