Staff Nurse - Ward A5
Accepting applications until: 12-Jan-2026 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 12-Jan-2026 23:59
Key details
Location
- Site
- Ward A5 Wythenshawe Hospital
- Address
- Southmoor Road
- Town
- Wythenshawe
- Postcode
- M23 9LT
- Major / Minor Region
- Manchester
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Long Day and Night Rotation / Early and Late shifts can be considered)
Salary
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 Per Annum, (Pro Rata)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (NHS AfC: Band 5)
Specialty
- Main area
- orthopaedics
Job overview
Ward A5 – the dedicated Neck of Femur (NOF) Unit at Wythenshawe Hospital, part of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust – is seeking an experienced or newly qualified Registered Nurse to join our friendly and dynamic team. Ward A5 is a busy orthopaedic ward delivering high-quality care to both elective and trauma patients, with a strong focus on patient experience, safety, and rehabilitation.
We are looking for proactive, compassionate, and forward-thinking nurses who place patient care at the heart of everything they do. You will bring strong communication skills, a positive approach to teamwork, and the ability to thrive within a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.
At MFT, our nursing roles offer exceptional learning and development opportunities. You will have full access to the MFT Academy and LEAD Training Programmes, as well as coaching and department-specific development that supports your professional growth. Our commitment to your career is further supported through the Trust’s robust Nurse Revalidation Programme, including an e-portfolio and personalised guidance to ensure you feel confident and well-supported in your professional journey.
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The post holder will be responsible for assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating all aspects of high-quality patient care in a compassionate, sensitive and person-centred manner. They will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure safe and effective care delivery, and actively contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement and the continuous development of the service.
The role includes acting as a mentor and preceptor to junior staff, with specific responsibility for supporting pre-registration nursing students and contributing to their learning and development. The post holder will also take delegated responsibility for coordinating the clinical team on a shift-by-shift basis, ensuring the maintenance of high nursing standards, effective resource management, and a positive, safe environment for patients and staff.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll 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 you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
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, please contact the manager named below.
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- First Level Registration - Registered Nurse Degree or Diploma
Desirable criteria
- Degree Level 6 study
- Teaching Qaulification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Awareness of clinical Audit
- Experience of working alone and as part of a team
- Ability to supervise and support others
- Evidence of teaching and assessing skills/ability
Desirable criteria
- Evidence undertaking a mentor/preceptor role
- Experience in relevant area of practice
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of current Nursing issues
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance
- IT / Word Processing
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Megan Berry
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 291 6590
- Additional information
For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact:
Megan Berry
Ward A5 Neck of Femur Unit Ward Manager
0161 291 6597
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