Job overview

A fabulous opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dynamic staff nurse to join our District Nursing team based in Cheetham Hill, North Manchester.

We at Manchester Local Care Organisation (MLCO) bring together NHS Community Health Services and adult social care services in North Manchester. As Integrated Neighbourhood teams, we are driven by the aim of improving the health of local people in North Manchester by working across organisational boundaries.

As a registered general nurse, you will be required to work as part of our District Nursing Service, providing skilled nursing care to adults in their own home and in a variety of settings within the community. You will work closely with GP services and the Integrated Neighbourhood Teams, to ensure that patient care is effectively coordinated and demonstrating a positive impact on their life. We will be looking for proven leadership skills and the ability to work within a team as well as work autonomously. You will be an excellent communicator and be willing to work together with colleagues with colleagues as a part of the wider health and social care team.  

Main duties of the job

To join us, you will need to demonstrate a keen interest in the field of Community Nursing  and a desire to be a part of an integrated neighbourhood offer.  Whilst community experience would be an advantage we are looking to recruit individuals who have relevant transferable skills and are keen to develop their career in the community setting. This post requires effective communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to be adaptable, reliable and approachable. You will have a sound knowledge of recent changes within the NHS and knowledge of the political drivers to provide care closer to home as part of a ‘one Team’ approach.

In return to your commitment, we will show our care for our staff through excellent development and progression opportunities. This include a comprehensive induction program and to enhance your skills in your specialty. We also offer a range of internal and external courses. You will enjoy the chance to develop new and existing clinical skills as well as a range of training opportunities for personal development. 

We are open to discussing a flexible working pattern. 

Travel is an essential part of this role; it is essential that you possess a full driving license and have access to a car.

Working for our organisation

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.