Job summary
I am enormously proud to have joined Manchester Royal Infirmary as the Interim Director of Nursing. I am now looking to build my senior nursing team and as such I am excited to recruit to this post, to join me and my existing team.I am looking for an exceptional, inspirational, dynamic and highly experienced senior nurse whose role is key to support us consistently meet and exceed regulatory and statutory requirements, embedding robust clinical governance and fostering a culture where quality and safety are central.You will have an in-depth expert knowledge in quality improvement, clinical/and or system transformation and assurance. You will be required to negotiate, problem solve, think strategically and be able to build effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
I am passionate about and committed to developing you to progress to a Director of Nursing/Chief Nurse position and as such I expect that to be your career aspiration. You will get the opportunity to shadow and represent me in all aspects of the organisation.You will be supported within your role by the senior leadership team and personal and professional growth is encouraged. You will be encouraged and will lead across Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust on strategic projects within the nursing, midwifery and allied health professional's portfolios. This is a fantastic opportunity for development.
Main duties of the job
A crucial part of your role will be leading assurance and compliance for Manchester Royal Infirmary Clinical Group. You will ensure our services consistently meet and exceed regulatory and statutory requirements, embedding robust clinical governance and fostering a culture where quality and safety are central.
You will also support education, lead Trust-wide projects, and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders to deliver on programme objectives. If you are ready to bring expertise and vision to a team that values excellence, innovation, and compassionate care, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide professional and strategic leadership across a multi-professional workforce.
- Lead on quality, compliance, safety, and patient experience, embedding governance and assurance at all levels.
- Work collaboratively with senior medical, operational, and corporate colleagues.
- Act as a key decision-maker and trusted deputy to the Manchester Royal Infirmary Director of Nursing.
- Champion innovation, research, workforce development, and digital transformation.
Requirements:
- Experienced senior nurse
- Proven track record of delivering high standards of governance, safety, and service improvement.
- Demonstrated inclusive, compassionate leadership and ability to inspire high-performing teams.
- Ready to contribute to system-level priorities and shape the future of nursing, midwifery and AHP leadership within a leading NHS organisation.
About us
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe. We are an ambitious organisation, serving over 1 million patients and users annually through our 10 hospitals and extensive community services. With a workforce of 30,000 plus, we are a driving force for innovation, clinical excellence, and system leadership across Greater Manchester.
As a senior leader at MFT, you will shape strategy and transformation at scale, working alongside a diverse, high-performing executive team. Our £3bn plus turnover and leading-edge digital infrastructure, including the Hive EPR, enable us to deliver integrated, patient-centred care and drive continuous improvement.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, values-led culture where your expertise, vision, and leadership will directly influence organisational direction and population health outcomes. You will have the opportunity to lead complex change, champion research and innovation, and develop future talent in a supportive, collaborative environment.
Join us to make a lasting impact--on our Trust, our communities, and the future of healthcare.
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. Candidate Information PackTo support this vacancy, we have developed a bespoke Candidate Information Pack which provides specific information about the role and the Selection Process. To view this pack, please visit: https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/1-2/Diversity MattersMFT 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, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
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. Candidate Information PackTo support this vacancy, we have developed a bespoke Candidate Information Pack which provides specific information about the role and the Selection Process. To view this pack, please visit: https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/1-2/Diversity MattersMFT 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, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First-level Registered Nurse or AHP Degree.
- Current NMC or HCPC registration.
- Educated to Degree / Master's level or equivalent training and experience.
- Evidence of recent and relevant continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Doctorate-level degree in health-related subject.
- Formal management or leadership qualification.
Knowledge
Essential
- A clear appreciation of the context of acute healthcare provision within the modern NHS and understanding of the NHS Operating Framework.
- A strong understanding of national NHS policy and strategy as it relates to nursing staff, AHPs and broader clinical workforce, as well as current professional challenges.
- Extensive knowledge of clinical governance systems and risk management.
- Understanding of regulation and preparedness.
Desirable
- A strong understanding of how MFT fits into the wider health and social care system
Training and Experience
Essential
- Extensive senior level nursing/AHP leadership and managerial experience within an acute NHS Trust (or comparatively large and complex multi-disciplinary organisation).
- Extensive senior level nursing/AHP experience as a clinical practitioner. Extensive experience of leading and directing change and quality improvement in clinical practice, with evidence of successful outcomes and improvements in patient experience.
- Experience of developing and implementing transformation programmes, including the management of service change, operational process improvement and cost reduction.
- A successful track record of developing an organisational culture committed to high quality, people, financial and performance standards.
- Demonstrable success in building, developing and inspiring high performing multi-disciplinary teams, increasing staff engagement and innovation, and motivation to improve performance.
- Evidence of communicating successfully and working effectively in co-operation with a wide range of internal and external bodies, including statutory and nonstatutory organisations, senior managers, colleagues and their representatives.
- A successful track record of delivering a long-term vision whilst responding to shortterm challenges and opportunities and defining clinical strategies in a senior level nursing role.
Desirable
- Evidence of undertaking clinical audit and contributing to research programmes / studies and quality improvement.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Outstanding personal impact. Highly developed interpersonal, networking, advocacy, written and presentation skills that are persuasive and influential and develop relationships that inspire respect, trust and confidence.
- Ability to lead and work in a multi -disciplinary team, motivating others to secure continuous service improvement and successful outcomes.
- Highly developed analytical skills with the ability to think and act strategically, tactically and creatively, while maintaining a clear view of the issues affecting the Clinical Group and MFT.
- Ability to translate a strategic vision into operation action, to communicate those objectives and ensure they are adhered to.
- Ability to deal positively and promptly with colleagues' concerns and personal problems, challenge colleagues on any inappropriate behaviours or poor performance and investigate and deal with complaints as required.
- Ability to encourage multi - disciplinary professional working and problem solving.
- A high level of political awareness.
Attributes
Essential
- Able to actively engage with front -line staff in order to innovate clinical practice and improve both workforce and patient care experience.
- Able to manage different projects simultaneously with a high degree of autonomy in terms of decision -making 1 0 and management of deadlines.
- Able to adapt to changing priorities, problem solve and re-focus the work of self and others on new priority areas that may require urgent action.
- Can constructively challenge and effectively manage conflict to reach a positive conclusion.
- High level of personal resilience and ability to work and remain calm in a high-pressure and/or challenging environment.
- A commitment to personal development and the development of colleagues, with the ability to develop a culture in which all individuals can thrive and feel a sense of belonging.
- Passionate commitment to embedding equality, diversity and inclusivity, internally and externally.
- Willingness and ability to travel between MFT's sites as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First-level Registered Nurse or AHP Degree.
- Current NMC or HCPC registration.
- Educated to Degree / Master's level or equivalent training and experience.
- Evidence of recent and relevant continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Doctorate-level degree in health-related subject.
- Formal management or leadership qualification.
Knowledge
Essential
- A clear appreciation of the context of acute healthcare provision within the modern NHS and understanding of the NHS Operating Framework.
- A strong understanding of national NHS policy and strategy as it relates to nursing staff, AHPs and broader clinical workforce, as well as current professional challenges.
- Extensive knowledge of clinical governance systems and risk management.
- Understanding of regulation and preparedness.
Desirable
- A strong understanding of how MFT fits into the wider health and social care system
Training and Experience
Essential
- Extensive senior level nursing/AHP leadership and managerial experience within an acute NHS Trust (or comparatively large and complex multi-disciplinary organisation).
- Extensive senior level nursing/AHP experience as a clinical practitioner. Extensive experience of leading and directing change and quality improvement in clinical practice, with evidence of successful outcomes and improvements in patient experience.
- Experience of developing and implementing transformation programmes, including the management of service change, operational process improvement and cost reduction.
- A successful track record of developing an organisational culture committed to high quality, people, financial and performance standards.
- Demonstrable success in building, developing and inspiring high performing multi-disciplinary teams, increasing staff engagement and innovation, and motivation to improve performance.
- Evidence of communicating successfully and working effectively in co-operation with a wide range of internal and external bodies, including statutory and nonstatutory organisations, senior managers, colleagues and their representatives.
- A successful track record of delivering a long-term vision whilst responding to shortterm challenges and opportunities and defining clinical strategies in a senior level nursing role.
Desirable
- Evidence of undertaking clinical audit and contributing to research programmes / studies and quality improvement.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Outstanding personal impact. Highly developed interpersonal, networking, advocacy, written and presentation skills that are persuasive and influential and develop relationships that inspire respect, trust and confidence.
- Ability to lead and work in a multi -disciplinary team, motivating others to secure continuous service improvement and successful outcomes.
- Highly developed analytical skills with the ability to think and act strategically, tactically and creatively, while maintaining a clear view of the issues affecting the Clinical Group and MFT.
- Ability to translate a strategic vision into operation action, to communicate those objectives and ensure they are adhered to.
- Ability to deal positively and promptly with colleagues' concerns and personal problems, challenge colleagues on any inappropriate behaviours or poor performance and investigate and deal with complaints as required.
- Ability to encourage multi - disciplinary professional working and problem solving.
- A high level of political awareness.
Attributes
Essential
- Able to actively engage with front -line staff in order to innovate clinical practice and improve both workforce and patient care experience.
- Able to manage different projects simultaneously with a high degree of autonomy in terms of decision -making 1 0 and management of deadlines.
- Able to adapt to changing priorities, problem solve and re-focus the work of self and others on new priority areas that may require urgent action.
- Can constructively challenge and effectively manage conflict to reach a positive conclusion.
- High level of personal resilience and ability to work and remain calm in a high-pressure and/or challenging environment.
- A commitment to personal development and the development of colleagues, with the ability to develop a culture in which all individuals can thrive and feel a sense of belonging.
- Passionate commitment to embedding equality, diversity and inclusivity, internally and externally.
- Willingness and ability to travel between MFT's sites as required.
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).
