# Sister/Charge Nurse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/sistercharge-nurse/f1733653-6b41-4930-9fa8-e6fd611032c4 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/sistercharge-nurse/f1733653-6b41-4930-9fa8-e6fd611032c4.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Manchester - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 pro rata, per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (day shift only, Monday-Friday 8am-6pm Saturday and Sunday 8am-2pm) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-24T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-10T15:01:13.201Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Manchester/Manchester/Manchester_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Registered_Nurse/Registered_Nurse-v8093381 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8093381?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.mft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are seeking a Band 6 Registered Nurse to come and join our enthusiastic, friendly and well supported team. This is a permanent, Full time  position including weekend shifts. The Surgical Ambulatory care receiving unit (SACRU) is an ACP-led same day emergency care assessment unit at Wythenshawe Hospital. It was created to provide a more enhanced patient focused service and reduce the amount of GP referrals coming into ED. It helps to facilitate accelerated ward discharges and reduce the amount of unnecessary general surgical admissions. This is a crucial role which will involve working alongside our ACP's helping to  maintaining clinical efficiency , patient safety and ensuring a supportive environment for both staff and patients. You will possess adept communication skills, be motivated and eager to embrace variety in a fast-paced environment. Applicants must have a proven clinical background at band 5 or 6 previously as excellent clinical knowledge is essential. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will assess, plan, evaluate and deliver all relevant aspects of patient care in a caring, compassionate and sensitive manner. Work closely with the multi-disciplinary team and contribute to the clinical governance process. Act as a mentor/preceptor to junior staff, with specific responsibility for pre-registration students. The post holder will take delegated responsibility for the management of the clinical team and the maintenance of high standards of quality You will coordinate the unit and be responsible for the patient flow within the unit. You will undertake management tasks and assist the unit band 7 with management of nursing staff on SACRU.You will be required to liase closely with the ACP's , bed managers and other departments so communication skills are essential. ty patient care within a day case setting. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION 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 ‘Documents to download’ 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 Place.  This welcoming one‑stop 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 others.  You’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 ‘Documents to download’ heading and once opened, you can 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. 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 that’s considered relevant to the role. Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the children’s 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 ### Skills **Essential** - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Able to work as part of a team - Proven ability to problem- solve. - Demonstrates awareness of own limitations. - Ability to organise workload and delegate tasks appropriately - Well developed organisational skills. ### Knowledge **Essential** - Knowledge of current nursing issues - Knowledge of clinical governance - Surgical nursing experience **Desirable** - 2 years post registration experience - previous nurse in charge experience ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working on own and as part of a team - Ability to supervise and support junior staff. - Evidence of teaching and assessing skills/ability - Awareness of clinical Audit **Desirable** - Evidence undertaking a mentor/preceptor role - Experience in relevant area of practice ### Qualifications **Essential** - First level registration - Registered Nurse - Degree or Diploma **Desirable** - Teaching Qualification - Degree level 6 study - Diploma ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 173.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10387153) - [functional requirements (pdf, 933.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10386853) - [inside mft – your candidate place (pdf, 306.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2890) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.