Unit Manager | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date22 October 2024

Closing date21/11/2024 12:35:20

Salary£46,148 - £52,809 Per Annum, (Pro Rata)

LocationManchester, M23 9LT

CompanyManchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Job typePermanent

HoursFull Time

Reference15455112

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We are seeking to appoint a Unit Manager who is motivated, dynamic with an interest or background in Oncology and the administration of SACT

Cecilia Centre is a day unit providing treatment for Lung Cancer patients throughout various stages of the disease, we would welcome applications from candidates with a passion for Oncology.

You will be required to work flexibly in a changing environment, to be confident and approachable. We are looking for someone to manage a team in focusing on the delivery of high standard patient cantered care whilst supporting the ongoing development and wellbeing of the team.

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.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in Oncology at Band 6 or Band 7 level. Excellent communication skills are essential and the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate and sustain new and innovative ways of working which facilitate developments in nursing practice.
You will be required to provide continuity in dealing with and overseeing operational Nursing issues on a daily basis. Therefore, the ability to lead, manage and direct a team efficiently and effectively is essential. You will be able to display supportive skills and an ability to nurture teams and develop the workforce efficiently.

You will help shape future services working and supporting the Matron and Lead Nurse within the directorate.

We provide a number of benefits commensurate in working for the NHS which include:

27 days annual leave rising to 29 (after 5 years) and 33 (after 10 years) plus 8 bank holidays

A standard working week of 37.5 hours

NHS Pension scheme (unless you choose to opt out)

Annual personal development review to support career aspirations

A number of NHS discounts across retail, leisure and travel



MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & 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 28,000 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 2022.

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.



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.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the ‘NHS England’ website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.

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, email our team atresourcing@mft.nhs.uk.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!


This advert closes on Tuesday 5 Nov 2024

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