Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Nurse - Emergency Gynaecology Unit

The closing date is 07 October 2025

Job summary

The Emergency Gynaecology Unit is hoping to recruit a Band 6 Specialist Nurse to the team.The role of a Band 6 Specialist Nurse involves:-Coordinating and delegating roles to staff members for the shift-Interpreting results and planning care-Reviewing, assessing and examining patients with early pregnancy complications and acute gynaecological issues.-Providing high quality bereavement care for patients going through pregnancy loss-Engaging with IQP & looking for ways to move our department forward

The EGU is a consultant-led service that provides emergency care for patients with gynecological concerns or early pregnancy complications

If shortlisted the interview will comprise of a presentation and questions process.

Main duties of the job

You will need to have completed the Emergency Gynaecology course and competent in :

assessing patients presenting with early pregnancy complications and/or acute gynaecological conditions.

examining patients with early pregnancy complications

plan ongoing care

interpreting results and planning care for patients presenting with early pregnancy complications

Co-ordinating a busy fast paced Gynaecology emergency department

see, treat, discharge/plan for all pregnancy related attendances

EGU is a 24/7 fast paced emergency service. You will be expected to work long days, twilights and night shifts.

Lead on IQP work and be have a Link Role

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

23 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

349-SMH-7470229*

Job locations

Emergency Gynaecology Unit

Wythenshawe Hospital

Manchester

M23 9LT


Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description 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 youll 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.

Were looking forward to hearing from you!

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description 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 youll 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.

Were looking forward to hearing from you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • First level registration - RGN Adult
  • Evidence of CPD in relevant speciality
  • Evidence of level 6 studies
  • Has completed the Emergency Gynae Course and been signed off for all associated competencies or equivalent experience
  • Able to supervise preregistration students and junior staff in line with NMC standards

Desirable

  • Appropriate management/leadership course
  • Relevant teaching qualification
  • Qualified to function as a preceptor for newly qualified or staff who are new to the department

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in the relevant post in a clinical setting
  • Evidence of professional leadership, leading to innovation in practice
  • Evidence of multidisciplinary/multi-agency working

Desirable

  • Experience of clinical audit
  • Involvement with IQP
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • First level registration - RGN Adult
  • Evidence of CPD in relevant speciality
  • Evidence of level 6 studies
  • Has completed the Emergency Gynae Course and been signed off for all associated competencies or equivalent experience
  • Able to supervise preregistration students and junior staff in line with NMC standards

Desirable

  • Appropriate management/leadership course
  • Relevant teaching qualification
  • Qualified to function as a preceptor for newly qualified or staff who are new to the department

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in the relevant post in a clinical setting
  • Evidence of professional leadership, leading to innovation in practice
  • Evidence of multidisciplinary/multi-agency working

Desirable

  • Experience of clinical audit
  • Involvement with IQP

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Emergency Gynaecology Unit

Wythenshawe Hospital

Manchester

M23 9LT


Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Emergency Gynaecology Unit

Wythenshawe Hospital

Manchester

M23 9LT


Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

EGU Manager

Helen Fletcher

Helen.Fletcher@mft.nhs.uk

01612913164

Details

Date posted

23 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

349-SMH-7470229*

Job locations

Emergency Gynaecology Unit

Wythenshawe Hospital

Manchester

M23 9LT


Supporting documents

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