Job summary
The Transplant Unit at MFT is the North West's only cardiopulmonary failure, transplantation and ventricular support device program.
This is a unique and exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic nurse to develop skills to manage our patient's complex & highly specialist needs.
As a team we are committed to delivering the highest standards of care with a multi-disciplinary approach.
As a nurse at MFT you will benefit from a number of educational programs and career paths.
We are committed to the career development of our nurses and will assist you to develop your career in a highly specialized clinical area.
In addition, you will find that all MFT cardio-thoracic nurses are respected for their science, compassion, skill and expertise. Nurses collaborate with physicians on numerous projects.
We are an outpatient area caring for transplant patients, this role does include lab work for bronchoscopies and biopsies.
The role will suit an experienced nurse who is eager to expand and progress their nursing practice.
Main duties of the job
The Transplant Unit at MFT is the North West's only cardiopulmonary failure, transplantation and ventricular support device program.
This is a unique and exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic nurse to develop skills to manage our patient's complex & highly specialist needs.
As a team we are committed to delivering the highest standards of care with a multi-disciplinary approach.
As a nurse at MFT you will benefit from a number of educational programs and career paths.
We are committed to the career development of our nurses and will assist you to develop your career in a highly specialized clinical area.
In addition, you will find that all MFT cardio-thoracic nurses are respected for their science, compassion, skill and expertise. Nurses collaborate with physicians on numerous projects.
We are an outpatient area caring for transplant patients, this role does include lab work for bronchoscopies and biopsies.
The role will suit an experienced nurse who is eager to expand and progress their nursing practice.
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'recreating 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 30,000workforceto pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trustsseekto emulate soyou'llbenefitfrom a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We'vealso 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'reproud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage andfacilitatehigh-quality research programmes.What'smore,we'reexcited 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,provideequal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experienceyoullneed,take a lookat the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So thatyoureeven more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us,youllneed 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 alsocontainscritical informationyoullneed to be aware of before yousubmitan applicationform.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity andeliminatingany 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 anyspecial requirementsto help you with your application, email our team atresourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Werelooking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experienceyoullneed,take a lookat the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So thatyoureeven more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us,youllneed 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 alsocontainscritical informationyoullneed to be aware of before yousubmitan applicationform.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity andeliminatingany 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 anyspecial requirementsto help you with your application, email our team atresourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Werelooking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse
- Willingness to undertake relevant further study or training as required for the post
Desirable
- Diploma/BSc Nursing
- Assessor / mentor qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working on own and as part of a team
Desirable
- Previous experience in caring for patients in an acute setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical governance
Desirable
- Understanding or involvement in clinical audit
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse
- Willingness to undertake relevant further study or training as required for the post
Desirable
- Diploma/BSc Nursing
- Assessor / mentor qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working on own and as part of a team
Desirable
- Previous experience in caring for patients in an acute setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical governance
Desirable
- Understanding or involvement in clinical audit
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.
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.
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).
