Staff Nurse - Plastics Outpatients

Job summary
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 with experience in Plastic Surgery or other relevant wound care setting.

You must have recent NHS experience. Please do not apply if you haven't worked for the NHS. 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, 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.

Details
Date posted: 26 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year Per Annum, (Pro Rata)
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 349-WTWA-8311698-RL3
Closing date: 02 November 2026

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Essential: UK fully registered NMC Registered Nurse (Adult) with pin obtained
• Essential: Diploma/Degree in Nursing
• Desirable: Mentorship/Teaching qualification
• Desirable: Evidence of Level 6 Study

Knowledge

• Essential: Knowledge of current nursing issues
• Essential: Knowledge of clinical governance
• Essential: Evidence of IT/ Word Processing skills
• Essential: knowledge of wound care including the use of TNP and Pico
• Essential: must have relevant NHS experience
• Desirable: Knowledge of Plastic Surgery

Training and Experience

• Essential: Experience of working on own and as part of a team
• Essential: Ability to supervise and support junior staff
• Essential: Evidence of teaching and assessing skills/ability
• Essential: Awareness of clinical audit
• Essential: Experience in wound care in other relevant setting
• Desirable: Evidence of undertaking a mentor/preceptor role
• Desirable: Experience in Plastic Surgery nursing
• Desirable: Experience in outpatient settings

Skills and abilities

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

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce.