Sister​/Charge Nurse - Frailty Unit

Sister/Charge Nurse - Frailty Unit

The closing date is 22 March 2026

As Ward Sister/ Charge Nurse, on the OAK unit, you will be expected to work alongside staff as a role model and mentor, developing clinical competencies in frailty and leadership skills within the team. An important part of your job will be to monitor performance and ensure training needs are met and that staff receive a robust annual appraisal.

You will be responsible for supervising the ward and staff in the absence of the Ward Manager; you will work alongside the Ward Manager to implement quality processes working towards the yearly accreditation, which will have a positive effect on the patients. Full NMC registration and excellent written and verbal communication skills are vital to this role.

• Ensure safe and effective practice
• Enhance the patient/client experience
• Provide effective leadership and management
• Contribute to the delivery of the organisation's objectives

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to join the OAK Unit, based at Trafford Hospital. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated and driven senior nurse with a passion for frailty and the frail patient who shows compassion and kindness to patients, relatives and staff.

You will be part of the senior nursing team working in partnership with the Ward Manager and Matron. Part of your role will include providing leadership to the nursing team through the promotion of trust values. This will involve contributing to further developing quality, patient experience, and safety agendas; in addition, you will be part of the senior team assisting the staff with day to day running of the ward.

As a team we are committed to delivering the highest standard of care for our patients and achieving excellence in patient care. If you have strong leadership skills, a passion for the frail patient, drive, commitment and enthusiasm, we want to see this demonstrated in your supporting information. The Ward encourages and supports staff personal and professional development opportunities and welcomes new initiatives that will benefit our patients.

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.

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 Supporting Documents heading.

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…