Sister/Charge Nurse | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	28 May 2026
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£39,959 - £48,117 Per Annum, (Pro Rata)
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	27 June 2026
Location:	Manchester, M13 9WL
Company:	Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	8042511/349-MRI-8042511C

Summary

An exciting secondment opportunity has arisen on AM2 Respiratory. We are looking for a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to join our dynamic team.

Are you an experienced Respiratory nurse with a particular interest in Respiratory Medicine? This could be the role for you.

AM2 is a 28 bedded General Respiratory Ward managing the care of patients with a range of respiratory conditions. Our team are specially trained to delive r acute respiratory care including the delivery of level 2 interventions at ward level, amongst other respiratory skills.

You will be joining our friendly and dynamic multi-disciplinary team with excellent standards and great work ethic. You will be supported to develop as a band 6 sister/charge nurse through leadership training and mentoring.

Sound interesting? We would encourage you to give us a call to organise an informal visit or chat.

Dedicated, motivated and skilled and take pride in providing exceptional patient care

Have a passion for acute respiratory nursing

Experience with Non-Invasive Ventilation

Have the potential for leadership skills and possess mentorship skills and knowledge

Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills and work well within a MDT as well as individually

Have some knowledge or experience in audits and IQP change projects and recognise the need for improvement work

Familiar with Health Roster and NHSP as well as the new HIVE system

Skilled at day to day shift coordinating, supporting and mentoring junior staff and escalating changing in patients needs accordingly and communicating in the MDT daily board rounds.

Full training and support will be given to help you progress your skills at band 6 and for you to complete the band 6 competency framework.
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.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experienceyou’llneed for this role,take a lookat the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.   


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This advert closes on Thursday 11 Jun 2026

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