Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated Registered Children's Nurse to join our dedicated team within Children's Radiology at MFT.
This is a cross-site role working within the Radiology Departments at both Royal Manchester Children's Hospital (RMCH) & Wythenshawe Hospital on a rotational basis. The Radiology Nursing team work mainly with children undergoing anaesthesia or sedation for imaging investigations such as magnetic resonance (MR) scans.
Main duties of the job
We are committed to excellent development and progression opportunities which include supporting staff to gain the knowledge and skills required to care for patients during their journey in Radiology including:
- Admission and pre-scan preparation
- Safe administration and monitoring of patients receiving sedation
- Post-scan recovery & discharge following general anaesthesia or sedation
The Children's Radiology Nurses work in a multi-disciplinary team alongside Operating Department Practitioners, Radiographers, Consultant Anaesthetists, & administrative staff.
About us
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.
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 Guidethat 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.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor 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 applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis 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.
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.
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 Guidethat 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.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor 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 applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis 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.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration - Registered Nurse (Children). Current full Registration with NMC (UK)
- Degree or diploma in Nursing
Desirable
- Supporting learners in practice (SLiP) course completion / Mentorship qualification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Motivated to personal and professional development of self and other junior colleagues.
- Willingness to be flexible and adaptable.
- Treats patients, colleagues and the public with dignity and respect.
- Capacity to work with colleagues at all levels
- Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience within a relevant recovery setting, caring for paediatric patients post anaesthesia or sedation
- Acute care experience
- Evidence of professional development
- Evidence undertaking a mentor/preceptor role
- Experience in relevant area of practise
Desirable
- Previous experience within relevant clinical setting
- Completion of Paediatric Immediate Life Support course (PILS)
- Experience of sedation practice (patient assessment, administration, monitoring of patients pre, intra and post sedation
Skills
Essential
- Cannulation and venepuncture skills or willingness to undertake
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to organise workload and delegate tasks appropriately
- Able to work as part of a team
- Ability to supervise and support junior staff
- Good analytical and clinical decision making skills within the role
- Knowledge of relevant policies / legislation relevant to clinical area, current health policy & clinical governance
- Experience of using Hive or other electronic health record systems Ability to work in a cross-site role
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching and assessing skills/ability
- IT/word processing skills
- Knowledge of MRI / Radiology procedures
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration - Registered Nurse (Children). Current full Registration with NMC (UK)
- Degree or diploma in Nursing
Desirable
- Supporting learners in practice (SLiP) course completion / Mentorship qualification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Motivated to personal and professional development of self and other junior colleagues.
- Willingness to be flexible and adaptable.
- Treats patients, colleagues and the public with dignity and respect.
- Capacity to work with colleagues at all levels
- Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience within a relevant recovery setting, caring for paediatric patients post anaesthesia or sedation
- Acute care experience
- Evidence of professional development
- Evidence undertaking a mentor/preceptor role
- Experience in relevant area of practise
Desirable
- Previous experience within relevant clinical setting
- Completion of Paediatric Immediate Life Support course (PILS)
- Experience of sedation practice (patient assessment, administration, monitoring of patients pre, intra and post sedation
Skills
Essential
- Cannulation and venepuncture skills or willingness to undertake
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to organise workload and delegate tasks appropriately
- Able to work as part of a team
- Ability to supervise and support junior staff
- Good analytical and clinical decision making skills within the role
- Knowledge of relevant policies / legislation relevant to clinical area, current health policy & clinical governance
- Experience of using Hive or other electronic health record systems Ability to work in a cross-site role
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching and assessing skills/ability
- IT/word processing skills
- Knowledge of MRI / Radiology procedures
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Manchester Children's Hospital & Wythenshawe Hospital
Oxford Road (RMCH) / Southmoor Road (Wythenshawe)
Manchester
M13 9WL
Employer's website
https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
