Overview
We are excited to recruit a Staff Nurse to join the Galaxy House team. Galaxy House is an expanding service that treats young people with demanding physical and emotional issues. You must be motivated and passionate about working with young people with mental health concerns, as the job can be physically and emotionally demanding as well as rewarding.
The department is based in the grounds of the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital and the service is QNIC accredited. We look after young people up to the age of eighteen years and are a twelve bedded service. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Registered Nurse with a specific interest in Children and Young People’s Mental Health.
You will need either a degree or Diploma in Mental Health Nursing or Children’s Nursing, or have an RN qualification, with CAMHS experience; and must be able to show a demonstrable interest and experience in working with Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS). In return we will provide a comprehensive induction program and you will be appraised on a yearly basis with a view to developing knowledge and skills where appropriate.
Responsibilities
* Provide direct patient care
* Be responsible for ensuring immediate care to relevant client group
* Practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust policies in order that a safe and quality service is provided
* Take delegated responsibility for the management of the clinical team on a shift basis, taking overall responsibility for effective management of the team and the maintenance of high standards of quality care in the clinical area
* Participate fully in personal development and review processes to achieve knowledge and skills identified in their appraisal for this post
* Newly qualified post holders will undergo a period of structured preceptorship as part of their personal development
Organisation and Development
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of over £3bn. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health and social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year. Bringing together 10 hospitals and community services from across Manchester, Trafford and beyond, we champion collaborative working and transformation, encouraging our 30,000 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 created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient and staff experience, operational effectiveness and driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive, our Electronic Patient Record system launched in September 2022. We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre and Education provider, providing a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. We’re also 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.
Further Information
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, read the Job Description and Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. Please also read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification for details about the Trust, our benefits and how we care for you as you care for others. The document also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. 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. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Sep 2025
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