Job summary
The Matron/Professional will support the Lead Nurse Workforce, Education and Research and Innovation (R&I) 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, ensuring that all services are of high quality now and in the future.

Main duties of the job

• In collaboration with the MRI the post holder will be required to provide project management, professional, digital and transformation leadership across the MRI in relation to digital transformation and readiness.
• The post holder will support the MRI Director of Nursing/Deputy to develop NMAHP digital solutions, support the development and implementation of governance frameworks and provide intelligence on Hive EPR directly to the Director of Nursing/Deputy to ensure safe, timely and effective implementation.
• The post holder will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and relevant departments supporting clinical teams to ensure a successful implementation digital transformation projects.
• The post holder will provide visible clinical leadership, maintaining professional credibility and supporting clinical teams to embed safe, effective and evidence-based practice across nursing, midwifery and AHP services.
• The post holder will promote research, audit, quality improvement and data-informed practice, ensuring innovation is underpinned by evidence, supports continuous improvement and contributes to the wider NMAHP research and development agenda.
• The post holder will support robust clinical governance arrangements, ensuring risks, incidents, learning, assurance and improvement actions are identified, monitored and escalated appropriately to support safe, high-quality care.

About us
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe - what better place to shape and develop your leadership career.

We deliver care to over 1 million patients and users each year through our 10 hospitals and extensive community services. Our 30,000 plus strong workforce is central to our success and innovation. You will play a pivotal part in supporting our operational excellence and strategic ambitions. You will work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical teams, driving improvements that enhance patient experience, staff wellbeing, and service efficiency across the Trust.

MFT offers a dynamic, inclusive environment where your leadership, ideas, and expertise are valued. You will have access to professional development, digital tools and opportunities to contribute to transformational projects that shape the future of healthcare delivery. We are committed to supporting your growth and wellbeing, recognising the vital role you play in our organisation's success. Join us and help shape the future of our Trust - make a real difference to our teams, our services, and our communities, and fundamentally, our patients.

Details
Date posted: 19 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: Depending on experience per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 349-MRI-8204243-RL3
Closing date: 26 October 2026

Essential qualifications

• Registered Nurse, Midwife or AHP
• Relevant professional qualification and current NMC/ HCPC registration
• Relevant Master's Degree (or evidence of working at Masters level)
• Management qualification
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable qualifications

• Teaching Qualification
• Quality Improvement Qualification
• Clinical Safety Officer

Essential 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
• Experience in delivering service changes which require staff consultation processes.

Desirable knowledge

• 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

Essential leadership and clinical practice

• Significant experience at a band 7 senior clinical role
• Experience of successfully managing the implementation of change
• Evidence of professional leadership, leading to innovation in practice
• Experience in the development of policy and protocols to support best practice
• Evidence of broad clinical experience
• Evidence of experience implementing information system(s) in acute hospital environments
• Evidence of using informatics as an enabler to improve clinical care
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Report writing complex and sensitive information
• Negotiating and influencing skills
• Ability to make calm rational decisions in the face of adversity
• Evidence of risk management activities
• Strong analytical skills and ability to consider the wider picture
• Skills for facilitating change
• Able to demonstrate contribution to clinical governance
• Evidence of collaboration skills

Contact
For questions about the job, contact Victor George, Lead Nurse - WERI, victor.george@mft.nhs.uk, 01612766669.

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.

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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.