Jobs Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust *INTERNAL MPFT APPLICATIONS ONLY* Senior Sister/Manager
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*INTERNAL MPFT APPLICATIONS ONLY* Senior Sister/Manager

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Stoke on Trent, ST6 7AG Posted 21 October 2026 Apply by 3 November 2026
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Salary for this role£49,387 – £56,515 a year
Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year
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Role description

Job summary

*INTERNAL MPFT APPLICATIONS ONLY*

You will play a pivotal role in creating a caring environment promoting the wellbeing of our patients, staff and visitors. The role requires strong leadership in budget, workforce and resource management alongside a commitment to developing and supporting a dedicated multidisciplinary team to deliver nursing excellence.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and provide Leadership and be a role model to the team. They will provide quality evidence-based nursing advice, support and care for patients with rehabilitation needs and their carers within a multidisciplinary setting.

They will carry overall continuing responsibility for the management and leadership of the ward including administration and the overall co-ordination, assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting and auditing of standards of care.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please note: If you use Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of your application, we encourage you to review the Trust's guidance on the use of AI within the recruitment process. Further information can be found on Join Us :: Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust or www.mpft.nhs.uk/joinus

Details

Date posted

21 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year Per Rota

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

301-RJ-26-8342594

Job locations

Haywood Hospital

High Lane

Stoke on Trent

ST6 7AG

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Overall management and clinical responsibility for the unit, over the 24-hour day, through ensuring processes are in place for the delivery of safe, compassionate care in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.

2. Lead a multi-disciplinary team of staff in the delivery of high-quality evidence based practice, ensuring that regular supervision and appraisal takes place in line with Trust standards.

3. Ensure systems are in place to manage administrative and operational resources in a cost-effective manner, evaluating the standard of service delivered.

4. Co-ordinate multidisciplinary working, maintaining excellent communication and working relationships with all team members, to ensure effective interface and continuity of care between disciplines and services.

5. Role model best practice, undertaking nursing procedures to a standard that ensures safe and effective care, and complies with the NMC Code (2016).

6. Management of clinical care on the unit, ensuring the 6Cs and Trust values underpin the practice and delivery of care on the unit.

7. Contribute to the site management roster for the Trust over the 7 day 24 hour period

8. Offer specialist nursing assessment and advice where required.

9. Administer medication, complying with relevant Trust procedures and NMC Guidance.

10. Provide clinical and managerial leadership on the ward.

11. Regularly review risk factors associated with patient care and make changes to the management of them as necessary.

12. Continuing responsibility for the effective functioning of the clinical environment including resource management and ensuring safe staffing levels on a shift by shift basis.

13. Overall responsibility for setting clinical and educational standards and monitoring and maintaining these standards.

This role isnot eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Meets all essential requirements

Desirable

  • Working towards

Experience

Essential

  • Meets essential criteria

Desirable

  • Experience of D2A

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Haywood Hospital

High Lane

Stoke on Trent

ST6 7AG

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.mpft.nhs.uk

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