Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - Acute Cardiac Centre

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to join our team on Acute Cardiac Centre. We are looking for a highly motivated and innovative nurse to work and lead our team to help deliver high quality care to our patients.ACC is a 19 bedded coronary care unit, which specialises in the care of patients with heart failure, adult congenital heart disease, and those who have undergone advanced cardiology interventions in our cardiac catheter labs following a number of advanced cardiology interventions such as primary PCI.

You will be an experienced staff nurse looking for a challenge in order to progress your career in nursing. You will demonstrate excellent knowledge and previous experience of caring for cardiac patients as well as processing excellent leadership skills. You will be working collaboratively with other MDT members. You will be confident in working under your own initiative and able to prioritise your clinical care and work load accordingly.You will have the opportunity to develop your leadership and management skills with the full assistance of the ward manager and matron. You will receive a full induction and will be supported by the specialist education team to become a competent junior sister / charge nurse. We hold annual appraisals and regular 1:1 meetings to guide you in the new role and discuss what can be done to support you.

Job description

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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We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

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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Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were 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.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

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.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

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.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First level registration - (RN(Adult)/RN(Child)/RSCN
• Evidence of CPD in relevant specialty
• Evidence of Level 3 studies
• Relevant teaching qualification
• Qualified to function as mentor for pre registration students.

Desirable

• Child Protection / name relevant qualification D32/33 or A1 modules
• Appropriate management or leadership courses

Experience

Essential

• Extensive post registration experience, some of which must be within relevant clinical setting.
• Evidence of professional leadership, leading to innovation in practice
• Evidence of multi disciplinary/multi agency working

Desirable

• Experience of clinical audit
• Experience of research activities

SKILLS, ABILITIES AND KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Evidence of teaching and assessing skills/ability.
• Clinically competent in name clinical area/speciality
• Proven workload management of self and of a others.
• Proven ability to problem solve.
• Willingness to be flexible and adaptable
• Effective organisational skills
• Good analytical and clinical decision making skills
• Awareness of Clinical Governance process

Desirable

• IT skills

About the employer

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.