Overview This is an opportunity to be part of a dedicated team providing exceptional care to children and families across the city. In this role, you will lead and attend to the diverse health needs of the children in Manchester, including delivering exceptional care to those facing end-of-life challenges and with complex conditions. Working in conjunction with the Head of Service, you will leverage your clinical expertise to make vital decisions that directly impact patient outcomes.
You will have day-to-day leadership, management and development responsibility of a dedicated children’s service and hold a designated paediatric caseload. You will work as an autonomous clinician in a defined area to develop and provide expert clinical advice, support and care to a defined group of patients.
Responsibilities Oversee and undertake the completion of the children’s continuing care assessments, collaborating with commissioners to offer appropriate care provision.
Monitor and review the implementation of treatment plans and make changes within agreed protocols, pathways or models for clinical effectiveness.
Empower children and young people and their families/carers through appropriate support and education.
Establish and maintain individual and team communication networks within primary, secondary and tertiary care settings to ensure multi-disciplinary and multi-agency training programmes.
Participate in the induction and orientation programmes for newly appointed staff.
Maintain and develop an expert knowledge base and clinical skills through relevant training and development relating to children’s complex care.
Maintain high standards of professional practice and competence in line with the NMC Code.
Participate in personal development planning with line manager and facilitate individual and team objectives.
Participate in and contribute to the leadership of self and of the team according to the Trust Supervision Policy to improve quality of care.
Educate, manage, support and mentor groups and individuals on best practice in relation to children’s complex care.
Provide advanced clinical knowledge within own scope of practice to other professionals.
Contribute to professional and policy-making activities that impact the development of clinical practice.
Lead and manage the children’s community complex care service; delegating patient care to appropriate staff members to provide a safe and effective service.
Participate in and contribute to leadership and management responsibilities in the absence of other team leaders and/or Head of Service.
Take lead role in the evaluation of clinical practice to identify and implement changes to continuously improve standards of clinical care.
Contribute to the development of the children’s community nursing team.
About Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) Join MFT and become part of a 30,000+ strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and with 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. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working 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 to help 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.
Additional Information for Applicants To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, refer to the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. Read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that accompanies the Job Description and Person Specification for details about the Trust, our benefits, and information on how we care for you as you care for others. This document also contains critical information you’ll need before submitting an application.
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Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. Diversity Matters: MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and eliminating discrimination. All individuals are encouraged to apply. If you have any special requirements to help with your application, please contact the manager named below.
This advert closes on Wednesday 28 Jan 2026.
