Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Children's Palliative Care Team Nurse
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Exciting Opportunity at Manchester Local Care Organisation
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Manchester Local Care Organisation which is part of the Manchester University NHS Foundation trust for a Band 6 to expand their knowledge and skills within Children's community Palliative care.
We Are Seeking a Registered Children’s Nurse Band 6
We are seeking a Registered Children’s Nurse band 6 to join our small team.
Job Details
- We currently have 1 post available
- 37.5hrs per week
- Working a four day pattern
Responsibilities
The individual would support families and patients in their own home and in the hospital setting. Acting as patient advocate and coordinating care. Clinical skills are important, along with active listening skills and good communication.
Requirements
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic nurse with excellent communication skills and good organisational skills and leadership skills, who can operate as an autonomous practitioner, delivering evidence-based nursing care to children and their families. You will support the team leader in managing team members along with innovations to continue to develop the team.
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About the Role
The Children’s Palliative care team supports children in the community with life limiting and life threatening conditions. Although this is a seven day service you would be expected to operate over five days, from 8am-5pm. You will be part of a 24 hour on call rota, when it is necessary for a child to receive end of life care at home.
You will be part of a forward thinking and friendly team, providing holistic care to families within the community. You will be expected to work closely with our short break facilitators and other professionals within the hospital, community and wider team.
About Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT)
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.
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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.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Kate Winstanley
- Job title: Team Leader Children's community Palliative care
- Email address: kate.winstanley@mft.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 01615296634
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