Job Description
Band 5
Main area Respiratory Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 34+-MRI-6+14022
Site AM2 Town Manchester Salary £2+,+70 - £36,483 Per annum (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 27/02/2026 23:5+
Job Overview
Ward AM1 is an acute medical ward specializing in respiratory medicine. We treat patients with a full range of respiratory diseases including: COPD, Asthma, Lung Cancer, Bronchiectasis, Sleep Apnoea and Infectious Lung disease.
All of our registered nurses receive training to care for patients on None invasive ventilation, patients with altered airways, tracheostomy/laryngectomy and chest drains.
We also care for patients with general medical complex conditions. It is a busy fast paced ward and we are very MDT focused to enable us to provide the best care of our patients.
Sound interesting? We would encourage you to give us a call to organize an informal visit and chat.
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide, we reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received.
You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an efficient, enthusiastic, highly motivated nurse with good interpersonal and communication skills to work on our respiratory ward. You will be joining our friendly and dynamic team with excellent standards and great work ethic. You will be supported to develop into the band 5 role through preceptorship, peer support and an exciting range of educational opportunities.
Working for our organisation
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & 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 2026.
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.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll 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 you’ll 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, *** and ****** 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 [email protected].
We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
• First level registration – Registered Nurse
• Degree or Diploma
Desirable criteria
• Teaching qualification
• Degree level 6 study Diploma
• Diploma
Training and Experience
Essential criteria
• Experience of working on own and as part of a team
• Ability to supervise and support junior staff
• Evidence of teaching and assessing skills/ability
• Awareness of clinical Audit
Desirable criteria
• Evidence undertaking a mentor/preceptor role
• Experience in relevant area of practice
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1+74 (Exceptions) Order 1+75 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
• Job Description & Person Specification (PDF, 600.3KB)
• Functional Requirements (PDF, +33.5KB)
• Candidate Essential Guide Non Medical (PDF, 1.3MB)
Apply online now
Further details / informal visits contact
Name Ceena Koshy Job title Ward Manager Email address [email protected] Telephone number 0161XXXXXX
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Main area Respiratory Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 34+-MRI-6+14022
Site AM2 Town Manchester Salary £2+,+70 - £36,483 Per annum (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 27/02/2026 23:5+
Job Overview
Ward AM1 is an acute medical ward specializing in respiratory medicine. We treat patients with a full range of respiratory diseases including: COPD, Asthma, Lung Cancer, Bronchiectasis, Sleep Apnoea and Infectious Lung disease.
All of our registered nurses receive training to care for patients on None invasive ventilation, patients with altered airways, tracheostomy/laryngectomy and chest drains.
We also care for patients with general medical complex conditions. It is a busy fast paced ward and we are very MDT focused to enable us to provide the best care of our patients.
Sound interesting? We would encourage you to give us a call to organize an informal visit and chat.
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide, we reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received.
You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an efficient, enthusiastic, highly motivated nurse with good interpersonal and communication skills to work on our respiratory ward. You will be joining our friendly and dynamic team with excellent standards and great work ethic. You will be supported to develop into the band 5 role through preceptorship, peer support and an exciting range of educational opportunities.
Working for our organisation
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & 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 2026.
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.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll 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 you’ll 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, *** and ****** 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 [email protected].
We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
• First level registration – Registered Nurse
• Degree or Diploma
Desirable criteria
• Teaching qualification
• Degree level 6 study Diploma
• Diploma
Training and Experience
Essential criteria
• Experience of working on own and as part of a team
• Ability to supervise and support junior staff
• Evidence of teaching and assessing skills/ability
• Awareness of clinical Audit
Desirable criteria
• Evidence undertaking a mentor/preceptor role
• Experience in relevant area of practice
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1+74 (Exceptions) Order 1+75 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
• Job Description & Person Specification (PDF, 600.3KB)
• Functional Requirements (PDF, +33.5KB)
• Candidate Essential Guide Non Medical (PDF, 1.3MB)
Apply online now
Further details / informal visits contact
Name Ceena Koshy Job title Ward Manager Email address [email protected] Telephone number 0161XXXXXX
List all jobs in Nursing and Midwifery or all sectors
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Staff Nurse - AM1 Respiratory position is now open for candidates interested in the Health Jobs sector. This role in Manchester offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Health Jobs is a plus.
