Employer Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site RMCH at ORC Town Manchester Salary £64,455 - £74,896 Per Annum / pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 18/12/2025 23:59
Lead Nurse Paediatric Critical Care (RMCH)
NHS AfC: Band 8b
Job overview
Provide visible leadership monitoring professional high standards and provide professional development of nurses and AHP’s at all levels within the Clinical Group.
Be an integral part of the Divisional Leadership Team in Surgery and Paediatric Critical Care, in the delivery of key objectives related to NMAHP, to the Division and to the Clinical Group.
Lead on improvement work streams and projects aligned to the delivery of the Trust strategy aims within the Clinical Group.
Support the “One MFT” clinical leadership approach by working collaboratively with multi‑professional colleagues.
Work in collaboration with Trust corporate colleagues supporting relevant agendas building for research and innovation within the Clinical Group.
Who Should Apply:
We are seeking experienced MFT leaders currently working at Band 8a or above, who:
• Have a proven track record of delivering high standards of governance, safety, and service improvement.
• Demonstrate inclusive, compassionate leadership and an ability to inspire teams.
• Are ready to contribute to Clinical Group priorities and shape the future of nursing and AHP’s in the Divisions of Surgery and Paediatric Critical Care.
Main duties of the job
The Lead Nurse will support the Head of Nursing in the professional development of nurses and allied health professionals (AHP) at all levels within the Clinical Group and will champion and embed a culture of quality improvement, research and innovation (R&I), ensuring that all services are of high quality now and in the future.
The Lead Nurse will provide clinical and professional leadership and line management to nursing and allied health professionals (AHP) staff across the Care Division. The post holder will be accountable to the Care Division’s Head of Nursing, providing visible leadership across a clinical service setting, monitoring and maintaining professional high standards. The post holder is an innovative and dynamic practitioner committed to delivering high standards of patient care, with a focus on quality, patient safety and compliance and patient experience. The post holder will also participate in the delivery of clinical governance and any regulatory and / or statutory requirements pertinent to the Care Division.
The Lead Nurse will be an integral member of the Care Division management and senior nursing team, providing support to implement and monitor progress on delivery of the Trust strategy and objectives within the Care Division. The post holder will support the Head of Nursing in defining the Care Division’s nursing and AHP objectives to meet Trust strategic aims ensuring that quality standards and statutory and regulatory requirements are met.
Working for our organisation
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.
Person specification
Qualifications
* First level registration (RN Child or equivalent).
* Recent and significant experience in a paediatric critical care setting.
* Current NMC registration or registered with another professional body where applicable and appropriate.
* Educated to Degree / Master’s level or equivalent training and experience. Teaching qualification or equivalent experience.
* Evidence of relevant study and continuing professional development.
* Operational management experience at Matron level or above.
Knowledge
* Knowledge of the professional development agenda in the NHS.
* Evidence of implementing and managing change using service improvement methodologies to improve services or patient experience.
* Understanding of the principles and practice of performance improvement and key performance indicators.
* Experience in management of staff in line with Human Resources policies and procedures.
* Knowledge of regulatory and NHS strategy which impacts on education provision and experience of developing strategies to address changes.
* Experience in delivering research and development in practice.
* Experience in delivering service changes which require staff consultation processes.
Training and Experience
* Knowledge and experience of clinical audit. Knowledge and understanding of NHS Long Term Plan and implications for clinical leadership development. Current knowledge of relevant professional and NHS Policy Initiatives. Experience in managing projects to identified milestone and budget allocation. Ongoing recent evidence of leading clinical innovation or leading change within clinical practice. Effective leadership skills in relation to managing staff with ability to motivate and develop others.
* Experience of business planning.
* Proven achievement in developing policy and service objectives, establishing and implementing innovative solutions.
Skills and Abilities
* Evidence of strong leadership skills, demonstrated in the Paediatric Critical Care setting.
* Strategic thinker.
* Ability to make decisions in a pressured environment. Excellent interpersonal skills and experience in interdisciplinary working/communication.
* Initiative, planning and finishing skills evidence. Ability to produce reports, action plans, both written and verbal, with the ability to persuade and influence.
* Ability to ensure a balance between empowering others to act and holding to account in order to achieve agreed targets and objectives.
* Ability to work at a strategic level representing the trust to external stakeholders.
* Ability to implement organisational change including the development of effective teams.
* Evidence of managing project budgets and providing reports in line with project milestones.
Attributes
* Enthusiasm and inspirational skills.
* Commitment to equality, diversity and human rights.
* Appreciation of and astuteness in political issues.
* Highly developed interpersonal skills.
* Team leader/player.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Contact details
First name: Karen Vaughan
Job title: Clinical Group Deputy Director of Nursing
Email: karen.vaughan@mft.nhs.uk
PA: Donna Singleton
Email: donna.singleton@mft.nhs.uk
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