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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

12d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Healthcare
  • Manchester

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  • You should be NMC registered, committed to high standards of care, able to work in a multidisciplinary team, and ready to mentor junior staff while promoting inclusion and sustainable practices.
  • You will assess, plan, and deliver high-quality patient care, mentor junior staff, collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team, and engage in competency-based programs in the Acute Medical Unit.

Requirements

  • At Manchester University Foundation Trust we are proud that we care for our people as much as our patients and that’s why we’d love you to join us within our Acute Medical Unit here at the MRI providing outstanding nursing care.
  • As a staff nurse at MFT you’ll be expected to work within the NMC code of Professional Conduct working throughout the department, to ensure that all our patients are seen efficiently and effectively, meeting all their clinical needs.
  • The AMU is a very busy and exciting place to work with a dedicated team.
  • We show our commitment to our teams through excellent development and progression opportunities, starting with a comprehensive Induction programme, so we’re proud to nurture and support our nurses to provide the very best care. In return, you’ll deliver our values and nurse with pride, respect, empathy, consideration, compassion and dignity.
  • So if you want a new start and the chance to nurse in one of the UK’s most pioneering Hospitals, there couldn’t be a better time to join us.
  • The post holder will prioritise, assess, plan, evaluate and deliver all relevant aspects of care to an agreed and expected high standard. 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. Participate fully in a structured competency based programmes, as required while working in all areas of the Acute Medical Unit
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • The post holder will prioritise, assess, plan, evaluate and deliver all relevant aspects of care to an agreed and expected high standard.
  • 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.
  • Participate fully in a structured competency based programmes, as required while working in all areas of the Acute Medical Unit.

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of the Staff Nurse in the Acute Medical Unit?

The Staff Nurse is expected to prioritise, assess, plan, evaluate, and deliver all relevant aspects of care to a high standard, work closely with the multi-disciplinary team, contribute to the clinical governance process, act as a mentor/preceptor to junior staff and pre-registration students, and participate in structured competency-based programmes within the Acute Medical Unit.

What type of patients does the Acute Medical Unit serve?

The Acute Medical Unit serves a diverse patient population requiring acute medical care, ensuring that all clinical needs are met efficiently and effectively.

What support is provided for professional development?

MFT offers excellent development and progression opportunities, including a comprehensive induction programme and structured competency-based training, aimed at nurturing and supporting nurses in their careers.

What is the work environment like in the Acute Medical Unit?

The Acute Medical Unit is described as a very busy and exciting place to work, with a dedicated team focused on providing outstanding nursing care.

How does MFT promote a culture of inclusion and belonging?

MFT fosters a culture of inclusion and belonging by providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, and by actively working to protect the health and wellbeing of its staff.

Is there a chance to participate in research and education at MFT?

Yes, MFT is a major academic Research Centre and Education provider, offering a robust infrastructure that encourages and facilitates high-quality research programmes.

Who can I contact for more information about the Staff Nurse position?

You can contact Nicola McGarr, Ward Manager, at nicola.mcgarr@mft.nhs.uk or on 01612768638 for further details or to arrange an informal visit. You can also reach out to Donna Corcoran, another Ward Manager, at the same contact number.

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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Science & Healthcare
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10,001+
Employees

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.