Saint Mary’s provides neonatal care across three sites, the NICU at Oxford Road Campus, and Local Neonatal Units at Wythenshawe Hospital and North Manchester General Hospital. We are looking for caring and motivated Band 5 Staff Nurses to join our neonatal team.
In this role, you will deliver high quality, family integrated care to babies requiring intensive, high dependency and special care. Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will help provide safe and effective care for infants with a wide range of clinical needs.
We offer excellent opportunities for professional development, including structured education, clinical supervision and ongoing support from experienced neonatal colleagues. Whether newly qualified or looking to specialise, you will be supported to grow your skills and confidence in neonatal nursing.
We are seeking individuals with strong communication skills, a commitment to evidence‑based practice, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced and rewarding environment.
Join us and help make a meaningful difference to babies and families at a crucial time in their lives.
In this role, you will provide high quality, family integrated care to babies with a wide range of complex clinical needs. This includes infants with respiratory disease, renal and cardiac conditions, neurological presentations, complex genetic and metabolic disorders, and those requiring surgical intervention. You will also support the delivery of Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) screening and treatment, working safely and effectively across Intensive Care, High Dependency and Special Care areas.
Whether you are newly qualified or an experienced Neonatal, Children’s or Adult nurse, you will be supported to develop your skills and progress your career within our Managed Clinical Service. We are committed to enhancing practice and professional development and welcome nurses who are dynamic, forward‑thinking and motivated to expand their knowledge.
As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will demonstrate a passion for delivering excellent patient care, working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure safe, effective and compassionate care. You will also contribute to supporting junior and Pre Registration staff, promoting a positive learning environment and upholding the highest standards of professionalism and clinical practice.
You will bring compassion, commitment and a drive to achieve positive outcomes for babies and their families at a crucial time in their lives.
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, 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.
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