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AM2 - Respiratory
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Secondment: 12 months (to cover LTS and mat leave)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Rotational shifts)
Job ref
349-MRI-7881916*
Employer
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
AM2, Manchester Royal Infirmary
Town
Manchester
Salary
£38,682 - £46,580 Per Annum, (Pro Rata)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
14/04/2026 23:59

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Sister/Charge Nurse

Band 6

Job overview

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. 

Main duties of the job

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.

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 for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.    

Explore ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’  

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT – Your Candidate PlaceThis welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are — what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for othersYou’ll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. 

 To access ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the ‘Supporting Documents’ section and once opened, you can where either scan QR code or click on the link provided. 

Closing vacancy listings early  

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 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. 

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. 

 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse
  • Respiratory Experience
Desirable criteria
  • Band 6 Experience

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Leading/Coordinating a team
  • Demonstrate leadership skills
  • Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
Desirable criteria
  • Experience with Absence Manager/Health Roster
  • Lead on IQP
  • Auditing Experience
  • 2 years experience in Respiratory

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Leanne Jones
Job title
Ward Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0161 276 3568
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