Job summary
An exciting leadership opportunity has arisen in the Manchester's Children's Community Nursing Team (CCNT). Are you an experienced nurse with proven leadership skills looking for the next step in your career? We are seeking an excellent candidate for our Paediatric Matron B8a position to take up one of the two head of service positions in CCNT, and who jointly manage a portfolio of ten children's nursing teams. .
If you are an experienced, highly motivated, committed individual with management and leadership experience, and a passion for driving clinical quality, improving service delivery and initiating change in a busy community nursing environment - this could be the job for you!
Main duties of the job
In this role you will lead CCNT together with your Matron colleague and will have day to day operational responsibility for clinical governance, performance, staff, finance and information management for five of the ten paediatric nursing teams in CCNT. A good clinical knowledge base and breadth of nursing experience will enable to you apply operation management across multi-speciality paediatric nursing teams within your portfolio. You will work closely with the General Manager and Lead Nurse from the Children's Community Health Division, which is part of the Manchester Local Care Organisation.
To ensure successful management of your five teams, you need to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a solution focused determination get the best from your staff, as well as the ability to apply problem-solving skills to address community setting challenges.
You are experienced in supporting change processes, coupled with your good influencing and negotiation skills to ensure CCNT service improvement and safe, high quality patient care for children and their families.
You are resilient, hard working and have a strong work ethic with the ability to manage complex situations and challenges. You are also organised, reliable and an effective leader with a professional outlook and expectations of high standards of care for all children and young people provided by your services - if this is you then this position is waiting for your application.
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
Qualification
Essential
- Professional Healthcare registration specific to the service
- First degree, Level 7 or equivalent level, or significant relevant experience
- Management qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Leadership/management qualification
- ECDL / ITQ
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) and current Personal Development Plan
- Previous recent operational experience
- Ability to manage work autonomously
- Experience of working across organisational boundaries and with external partners
- Extensive experience of service area
- Experience of liaison and management of contracts
- Innovative practice
Desirable
- Data analysis
- Change management
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS policy related to Children's Health Services & Nursing Code of Conduct
- Knowledge of Information Governance / Data protection
- Caldicott Guidelines
Management Skills
Essential
- Evidence of Professional development
- Evidence of Leadership development
- Excellent interpersonal / communication skills
- Negotiation
- Policy development
- Service planning
- Conflict resolution
- Presentation skills
- Team management skills
- Ability to counsel, mentor and support staff
- Excellent organisation skills
- Budget management
- Clear thinking under pressure
Other
Essential
- Flexibility to meet the service needs
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Professional Healthcare registration specific to the service
- First degree, Level 7 or equivalent level, or significant relevant experience
- Management qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Leadership/management qualification
- ECDL / ITQ
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) and current Personal Development Plan
- Previous recent operational experience
- Ability to manage work autonomously
- Experience of working across organisational boundaries and with external partners
- Extensive experience of service area
- Experience of liaison and management of contracts
- Innovative practice
Desirable
- Data analysis
- Change management
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS policy related to Children's Health Services & Nursing Code of Conduct
- Knowledge of Information Governance / Data protection
- Caldicott Guidelines
Management Skills
Essential
- Evidence of Professional development
- Evidence of Leadership development
- Excellent interpersonal / communication skills
- Negotiation
- Policy development
- Service planning
- Conflict resolution
- Presentation skills
- Team management skills
- Ability to counsel, mentor and support staff
- Excellent organisation skills
- Budget management
- Clear thinking under pressure
Other
Essential
- Flexibility to meet the service needs
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).
