Job summary
Manchester Local Care Organisation (MLCO) Children's Community Health services are seeking to appoint an innovative practitioner to the post of Head of Health Visiting Service (Central)
The successful applicant will be responsible for providing professional leadership and developmental support for all Health Visiting staff working within the central locality with a citywide thematic leadership around Healthy Child Programme, universal service offer and SEND.
You will be a Registered Nurse/Registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor) with extensive recent community experience. You must also hold a first level degree or equivalent in a health care related subject and demonstrate substantial experience of working within the Manchester Health Visiting Service at a senior level.
This post will afford an ideal opportunity for you to develop and enhance your leadership skills, communication and interpersonal skills. You must be able to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to the principles of the public health agenda, and evidence your experiences of interagency / partnership working. You will also need a thorough understanding of local and national developments and proposals within the MLCO and Children's Community Health Services
Main duties of the job
Do you want to be involved in designing and delivering new integrated services to support people and keep them safe?
Manchester Health Visiting Services are ambitious for the population we work with - delivering innovative and evidence based services.
To achieve these aims we need the right people with the right skills, who are passionate about delivering high-quality public services in an integrated, efficient and creative way.
An opportunity has arisen for a Head of Service- Health Visiting -relevant SCPHN registration required). The post is to permanent full time position.
This is a city-wide service that ensures that vulnerable children and adults who require safeguarding and support will be identified, assessed and receive the service they need in a timely and appropriate way. This is a multi-agency, all-age service that promotes whole family solutions that intervene at the lowest level of intrusion while still keeping people safe and meeting their needs. It uses integrated multi-agency responses to meet the needs of families and will support families to flourish, developing to optimise health and readiness for education.
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.
Job description
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 Guidethat 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 YOUfor 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. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis 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.
Job description
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 Guidethat 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 YOUfor 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. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 7 or equivalent level or significant relevant experience
- NMC registration specific to the Health Visiting service (registered Nurse/midwife/SCPHN - HV)
- Management qualification or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) and current Personal Development Plan
Desirable
- Management Qualification
- ECDL/ITQ
Knowledge
Essential
- NHS, legislation and policy related to Children's Services
- Information Governance / Data protection principles
- Caldicott Guidelines
- Understanding of improving health outcomes for children and young people and the issues leading to health inequalities
- Healthy Child Programme
- Safeguarding policies & procedures
Desirable
Skills/Experience
Essential
- Significant operational experience
- Experience of working across organisational boundaries and with external partners
- Extensive experience of Health Visiting and community health services.
- Experience of liaison and management of contracts
- Innovative practice/demonstrate service improvement
- Ability to manage work autonomously
- Change management
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 7 or equivalent level or significant relevant experience
- NMC registration specific to the Health Visiting service (registered Nurse/midwife/SCPHN - HV)
- Management qualification or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) and current Personal Development Plan
Desirable
- Management Qualification
- ECDL/ITQ
Knowledge
Essential
- NHS, legislation and policy related to Children's Services
- Information Governance / Data protection principles
- Caldicott Guidelines
- Understanding of improving health outcomes for children and young people and the issues leading to health inequalities
- Healthy Child Programme
- Safeguarding policies & procedures
Desirable
Skills/Experience
Essential
- Significant operational experience
- Experience of working across organisational boundaries and with external partners
- Extensive experience of Health Visiting and community health services.
- Experience of liaison and management of contracts
- Innovative practice/demonstrate service improvement
- Ability to manage work autonomously
- Change management
Desirable
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (opens in a new window).
