Job summary
The post holder is responsible for the day-to-day clinical and operational leadership of health visiting teams within a specific area. They will work in partnership with other HV team leads and specialist HV leads across the city to deliver a high quality, evidence based Health Visiting Service. They will take professional leadership for the implementation of the 6 high impact areas citywide.

Main duties of the job
Applications are welcome from experienced qualified health visitors who are proactive and enthusiastic with excellent communication. This is a full time opportunity, the working hours are 37.5 hours/week. The role will be based in the South Manchester locality.

You will need to be motivated and forward-thinking, demonstrate a positive attitude, be flexible, and able to support the Heads of Service in driving forward the development and high quality delivery of the Healthy Child Programme.

You must be aware of contemporary policy documents relating to the development of Children's Services and the Public Health Agenda.

Willingness and ability to contribute to, and lead changes within children's services are essential to the role, as are skills in team management and development, and a commitment to working innovatively with other children's service colleagues.

You must be able to work using own initiative and be computer literate. All applicants must be able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.

The successful applicant will primarily work within one team but may at times be required to work at other locations to ensure equitable service delivery. Core service hours are Monday-Friday 08.00 - 18.00.

We are able to offer a thorough induction programme, supportive preceptorship arrangements, regular supervision as well as ensuring support with continuing professional development.

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
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract: Secondment
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 349-LCOD-8331260-RL3

Essential Education and Qualifications

• NMC Registration
• First Level Degree: Specialist Community Public Health Nursing - HV (SCHPN-HV)
• Knowledge of specialist public health acquired through relevant degree plus additional experience to master's degree or equivalent

Desirable Education and Qualifications

• Management Qualification
• Masters Degree

Essential Experience

• Relevant recent experience of management and leadership
• Conflict resolution experience
• Several years practice as a Health Visitor
• Evidence of post registration continued professional development
• Research and Audit
• Developing protocols/guidelines
• Experience of integrated working and integrated service delivery
• Experience of service evaluation and customer experience work

Desirable Experience

• Operational management experience
• Budgetary management
• Experience of introducing new service developments
• Project management

Essential Skills

• Time management
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
• Presentation skills
• In depth analysis skills, interpretation of health, information and effectiveness of specialist public health initiatives
• Identifies and assesses alternative solutions
• Ability to work to deadlines and deliver agreed objectives
• Good understanding of clinical audit and research
• Excellent IT skills

Desirable Skills

• Experience of change management
• Project management

Essential Knowledge

• Sound understanding of clinical effectiveness agenda
• Understanding of team development and leadership
• Knowledge of legal and statutory requirements
• Multi-disciplinary team working and development
• Knowledge of current DH and DfES policies pertaining to Early Years
• In-depth knowledge of current clinical and professional issues

Essential Other Job Requirements

• Ability to travel throughout the city, as well as occasional regional travel
• Commitment to future of Health Visiting Service
• Strategic vision
• Self-motivated
• Flexible approach
• Self-awareness

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address: South Manchester, Manchester, M22 4PJ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/

For questions about the job, contact:
Head of Service, Maria Graham, maria.graham@mft.nhs.uk, 07866915059

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.