Lead Nurse Newborn Services (SM MCS) – Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Manchester, M13 9WL
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Disability Confident: Yes
Closing Date: 26/06/2026
Responsibilities
* Provide visible leadership to monitor and maintain professional high standards and deliver professional development of nurses and allied health professionals at all levels within the Clinical Group.
* Act as an integral part of the Divisional Management Team in Newborn Services, supporting the delivery of key objectives related to NMAHP and the Division.
* Lead improvement work streams and projects aligned with the Trust strategy and Clinical Group objectives.
* Support the “One MFT” clinical leadership approach, fostering collaboration with multi‑professional colleagues.
* Engage with Trust corporate colleagues to support research and innovation agendas within the Clinical Group.
* Provide clinical and professional leadership and line management to nursing and AHP staff across the Care Division.
* Accountable to the Care Division’s Head of Nursing, delivering visible leadership across the clinical service setting, monitoring and maintaining professional standards.
* Participate in the delivery of clinical governance and statutory and regulatory requirements applicable to the Care Division.
* Support the Head of Nursing in setting nursing and AHP objectives that meet Trust strategic aims and ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
Qualifications
* Band 8a or above nursing leader with proven track record of delivering high standards of governance, safety and service improvement.
* Inclusive, compassionate leadership demonstrated, with ability to inspire teams.
* Experience in maternity and newborn services, with knowledge of NMAHP and Trust strategy.
* Commitment to quality improvement, research and innovation and to high‑quality patient care.
Benefits and EEO
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating unlawful discrimination across its 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 for this post. Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is a Disability Confident employer scheme provider.
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