Hospital at Home Specialist Nurse

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic band 6 Nurse to join the hospital at home team in Central Manchester.

The hospital-at-home team enables patients to receive safe, acute care, monitoring, and treatment in their own homes.

We are an enthusiastic, motivated multi-disciplinary team working in a dynamic, exciting environment, providing an assessment, discharge and hospital avoidance service.

Embracing these models, we will support the Emergency departments, AMU and Clinical decision units and work closely with our frailty teams.

Underpinning the purpose of hospital at home our established 'Home First' approach supports patient's personal choices, strengths, and ensures inclusion in every stage of their care.

We adopt early mobilization which aims to reduce acquired hospital deconditioning, enabling a person to maintain as much of their independence as possible.

We are passionate about continually developing our services to provide gold standard care for older people.

Main duties of the job

Undertake comprehensive health care needs assessment of patients, reassessing as appropriate.
Assess, plan, prioritise, implement and evaluate nursing interventions to meet patients' needs.
Contribute to the organisation of multi-disciplinary, patient centered care.
Facilitate patients, relatives and carers to take an active role in care given, providing information as appropriate to facilitate effective discharge.

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: 16 February 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 349-LCO-7760677*

Job locations: Trafford House, 7 Southmoor road, Manchester, M239XD

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.

So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll 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 youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application.

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU for our patients, our communities, and each other.

As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations.

Additional Information

While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions is written by you.

This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

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, please contact the manager named below.

Essential Qualifications

Degree/Diploma in Nursing
NMC Registration
Evidence of relevant post registration training / CPD

Desirable

Relevant Post graduate Training
ENB 998 Preparation for Mentorship / Practice educator

Essential Experience

Community experience minimum of 2 years
Broad experience as a Band 5 in core clinical areas, e.g. Experience in the care of neurological disorders, common orthopaedic, COPD and understanding of common mental health problems faced by older people.
Assist with problems faced by older people. Experience of teaching others and mentoring students
Experience of urgent assessments and developing and delivering care plans to meet these needs
Clinical supervision and training
Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

Experience of Rapid Response / Intermediate Care or similar
Knowledge of speciality
Evidence of involvement in policy and practice changes arising from audit

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.

Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Trafford House, 7 Southmoor road, Manchester, M239XD

Employer's website: https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/

Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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