We are looking for an exceptional nurse leader who is experienced, innovative and committed to making a real difference to workforce and education. This is a key nursing post, sitting within the NMGH Corporate Nursing Team, supporting the NMGH Deputy Director of Nursing, Heads of Nursing, and Divisional Nursing Teams in developing our nursing colleagues to a new level of excellence.
You will be an experienced senior nurse who has held previous leadership roles and possesses a proven record of delivering workforce and professional development improvement projects. You will be a highly visible leader, able to evidence how you have positively influenced nursing and patient care, have experience in change management and can demonstrate ongoing professional development.
The successful candidate should be enthusiastic, with strong leadership and people management skills. They must be able to demonstrate evidence-based practice and knowledge of the current healthcare agenda.
The post holder will be skilled at building relationships and influencing within the NMGH teams. They will be an excellent communicator, well organised, able to triangulate and promote policy, guidance and data to inform decision making. Highly articulate and able to produce high quality reports. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate their ability to work autonomously and be a strong and supportive team member and leader.
The post holder will report to the Deputy Director of Nursing, providing visible leadership across our services, monitoring and maintaining professional high standards. S/he is an innovative and dynamic practitioner committed to improving the patient/client experience, improving standards of care and services, leading the nursing contribution at a senior level in line with the Group Nursing, Midwifery and AHP Strategy and Values and Behaviours.
The post holder will work closely with multidisciplinary teams and relevant departments, internal and external to the Trust, to ensure the delivery of responsive individualised patient care, developing and supporting nursing staff to respond to the transforming nursing agenda.
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.
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.
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