Staff Nurse - Plastics Outpatients

Staff Nurse - Plastics Outpatients

The closing date is 01 March 2026.

Are you looking for a new challenge to make use of excellent wound care knowledge and skills? Would you like to work in a well renowned regional centre for Plastic Surgery? Then you could join the Plastic Surgery Outpatients team at Wythenshawe Hospital. We are seeking a motivated Registered Nurse ideally with experience in Plastic Surgery or other relevant wound care setting to cover maternity leave for 12 months. This is a challenging but rewarding role, therefore you need to be enthusiastic and eager to learn and develop yourself. You will be joining a large, dedicated multi disciplinary team who are devoted to improving patient outcomes in this specialism.

Main duties of the job

Do you have excellent communication and problem solving skills, a friendly and approachable nature and a willingness to learn new skills? Then consider joining the team in the Plastics Outpatient department within the Directorate of Burns and Plastics working across Wythenshawe, Withington and Altrincham Hospitals.

Our professional and friendly team will fully support you to reach your potential and full support is offered for ongoing personal and organisational development in line with appraisal, individual needs and service developments.

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, our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, is 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 responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. The Candidate Essentials Guide that accompanies them outlines the Trust, our benefits and details on how we care for you as you care for others. Critical information you need to be aware of before submitting an application is also included.

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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.

Qualifications

• UK fully registered NMC Registered Nurse (Adult)
• Diploma in Nursing
• Evidence of Level 6 Study

Knowledge

• Knowledge of current nursing issues
• Knowledge of clinical governance
• Evidence of IT/ Word Processing skills
• sound knowledge of wound care, vac and pico dressings
• Knowledge of Plastic Surgery

Training & Experience

• 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
• Experience in wound care in other relevant setting
• Evidence of undertaking a mentor/preceptor role
• Experience in Plastic Surgery nursing
• Experience in outpatient settings

Skills & abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work as part of a team
• Proven ability to problem solve
• Demonstrates awareness of own limitations
• Ability to organise workload and delegate tasks appropriately
• Well developed organisational skills
• Dexterity and accuracy in physical skills

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.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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