Staff Nurse

Staff Nurse

The closing date is 23 March 2026

We are looking for a self‑motivated individual to join our dynamic, friendly, hardworking nursing team within the interventional aspect of our pain management service. The post holder will be responsible for caring for patients throughout their day‑case journey, including pre‑operative assessment, admission to the department, peri‑operative period, recovery, and discharge planning. Applicants should ideally have experience within an acute care setting, theatre, recovery, or day‑case unit.

An essential part of the role will be to wear lead gowns/aprons whilst working in the theatre environment.

A competency‑based training programme will be provided to the successful candidate and local training on all procedures carried out within the department. You will need to be flexible, self‑motivated and have excellent interpersonal skills. The post holder will be a team player who is committed to maintaining our high quality standards of care for all our patients within this ever‑growing specialty.

Your ongoing professional development will be actively encouraged and supported. Working days and shift patterns will be agreed by the line manager to meet the needs of the service.

The post holder will assess, plan, evaluate and deliver all relevant aspects of the care of patients undergoing interventional procedures, including pre‑operative assessment, in a caring, compassionate, and sensitive manner. The post holder will work closely with the multi‑disciplinary team and contribute to the clinical governance process.

The post holder will act as a mentor/preceptor to junior staff, with specific responsibility for pre‑registration students and Trainee Nursing Associates. The post holder will work predominantly in an area of the interventional procedures within the Pain Centre and may be asked to work in other areas within the Directorate, including multi‑site working.

The post holder will undertake any other duties which are deemed appropriate to the band when requested by Senior Staff.

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, our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is 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.

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.

• Knowledge of current nursing issues
• Experience of working on own and as part of a team
• Ability to wear lead gown
• To have worked in a theatre environment.

• Specify in the application that NMC registered

• Knowledge of hospital system HIVE

• Specify in the application and demonstrate in the interview theatre experience

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.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 to £37,796 a year, Per Annum (Pro Rata)