Overview
Applications are invited for a passionate Band 5 nurse. This post is based within the Gender Affirmation Service at North Manchester General Hospital and will work between North Manchester General Hospital and Trafford General Hospital, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. The Breast Surgery Unit at MFT is a large unit and seeks to appoint a Band 5 Staff Nurse with an interest in supporting our Masculinising chest & Oncoplastic Breast Surgery team to deliver an exceptional service to patients. The appointee will join a team of chest wall contouring and oncoplastic breast surgeons working between NMGH and TGH. The post will appeal to appropriately trained nurses who have a specific interest in gender affirmation and wish to gain specialised experience and knowledge in gender affirming chest wall contouring surgery.
We’re a digitally enabled organisation focused on improving clinical quality, patient and staff experience, and innovation, and we are committed to equality of opportunity and inclusive working practices.
Responsibilities
* Join and contribute to a multidisciplinary team of chest wall contouring and oncoplastic breast surgeons, working between North Manchester General Hospital and Trafford General Hospital.
* Support patients within the Gender Affirmation Service with a focus on masculinising chest wall contouring surgery and related procedures.
* Provide high-quality nursing care, ensuring patient safety, dignity and informed participation in care plans.
* Collaborate with the Breast Surgery Unit to deliver an exceptional service and continuity of care across sites.
Qualifications and Skills
* Band 5 nurse with appropriate professional registration and a specific interest in gender affirmation care.
* Willingness to gain specialised experience and knowledge in gender-affirming chest wall contouring surgery.
* Commitment to patient-centered care and teamwork within a large academic NHS Trust environment.
Additional Information
We’re proud to be a major academic research centre and education provider, with infrastructure to support high-quality research programmes. We encourage and facilitate diversity and inclusion and offer equal opportunities for career development. The advert notes that Diversity Matters and that MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and eliminating unlawful discrimination. If you have any special requirements, you can email our resourcing team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
The advert closes on Tuesday 14 Oct 2025.
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