Job Description

Sister/Charge nurse Cystic Fibrosis/Bronchiectasis/Respiratory



Pearce Ward is a 20 bedded unit that cares for patients with Cystic Fibrosis, Bronchiectasis, Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia, COPD and Asthma



We are a 20 bedded unit with an amazing MDT within the unit and thus offer bespoke, high quality, specialist care to our patients.



The service is staffed with a full MDT including medical and nursing teams, specialist AHPs, respiratory physiotherapists, administrative and support teams.



In addition we have 2 day case beds that run alongside Cystic Fibrosis outpatient department



Suitable candidates will have ambitions to develop their clinical skills and management for patients with a chronic respiratory condition. We are seeking to appoint motivated, dynamic staff with an interest or background in respiratory/intensive care and/or general medicine. You must be able to demonstrate high quality compassionate care and be keen to develop professional skills such as taking blood gases, venepuncture and cannulation, Non Invasive Ventilation and be able to care for patient's requiring ward based Level 2 care if required



An informal visit is highly recommended.

You will also:

Be dedicated and motivated in providing exceptional patient care



Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills



Work well within a multi-disciplinary team and individually



Have interest/ experience in Respiratory Medicine and/or Cystic Fibrosis



Have a desire to develop specialized clinical skills



MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of over 3bn & 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.



To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, take a look at the & 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 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.



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, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk .



We're looking forward to hearing from you!