Job summary
This post will work within the Children's Community Integrated Nursing Team covering both Acute Nursing and Hospital at Home (H@H) pathways. The role will also work alongside Children's Asthma Nurses and the Acute Children's Treatment Nurses, as part of the Integrated Team.

Main duties of the job
Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical functions

• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care in accordance with the Trust's agreed clinical standards.
• To promote clinical excellence through the principles of the Trust's philosophy.
• To support the team leader in ensuring the compliance of quality assurance initiatives.
• To participate in the identification of the health needs of the child nursed in the community and to work in close liaison with other health care and multi-agency workers to adopt a multi-disciplinary approach to health care.
• To work closely with hospital colleagues (and primary care) to create seamless care.
• To develop the role of the Community Children's Nurse in accordance with the needs of the client group, the service and the NMC.
• To be responsible for a defined area of practice, as agreed by the team leader/manager.
• Prescribe treatment for patients/clients for conditions within their clinical competence, relevant qualification and the remit of the service.
• To involve parents, carers, children and young people and encourage them to make informed choices concerning their health and wellbeing.

Leadership and Managerial

• Participate in the induction and orientation of newly appointed staff.
• To organise and undertake appraisals with designated team members as agreed.
• To train, supervise and performance manage (where applicable) junior staff within the team and students.

About us
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.

Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year Additional shift allowance for hours worked
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 349-LCOD-8342554-RL4
Closing date: 25 October 2026

Person Specification
Band 6
Essential

• Minimum 2 years post experience as band 5
• Car Driver
• Degree or equivalent
• Leadership Experience
• Proficient IT
• Practice assessor/ supervisor
• Safeguarding training
• Children's Nurse Qualification
• Experience Knowledge
• Skills, Attributes
• Personal Qualities

Desirable

• Community Experience
• Community Specialist Practitioner
• Leadership and Management Qualification
• Clinical Skills Qualification
• V100 or V300 Prescribing Qualification
• Advanced Communication Course
• Research/ Audit

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

For questions about the job, contact:
Alison Murphy, Children's Community Matron
alison.murphy@mft.nhs.uk
01615296643

Diversity Matters: MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our 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.