Job summary
This post is positioned within the School Health Services, part of the Children's Community Services Directorate in Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. The School Health Services consist of School Nursing and Healthy Schools. They operate citywide across Manchester working in partnership with schools to improve the health outcomes of children, young people and their families.

Comprising of child focused functions; National Child Measurement Programme and Screening; Healthy Weight Team; Healthy Schools Programme; and the Healthy Child Programme, the School Health Service contributes to tackling health inequalities by addressing the city's key public health priorities for children.

This is a great opportunity for personal/professional development. The post holder will deliver the Healthy Child Programme (DHSC 2026) in line with the Manchester School Health Service offer, ensuring that care is evidenced based with safe levels of intervention as well as contributing to the safeguarding arena with report writing in line with the trust policies.

Whilst staff will primarily work within one team, they may be required to work at other locations to ensure equitable service delivery. Core service hours are Monday to Friday 8.00 am to 5.00 pm.

Staff are required to travel between multiple bases at short notice and may on occasion be required to transport training materials or equipment.

Main duties of the job

• To work as part of the school health team to provide clinical leadership support and professional direction.
• Be proactive in the identification of service development in consultation with Team Leads and Heads of Service and participate in developing, monitoring, and evaluating quality standards within the service.
• To assess, allocate, and respond to requests for advice and support in order to promote and maintain the health and well-being of children and families.
• Maintain professional standards of accurate and timely record keeping and storage in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) guidelines, Data Protection Act and MFT policies and procedures.
• Keeps an accurate and up to date diary on EMIS and follows Trust policy regarding confidential information.
• To liaise with partner agencies as appropriate to ensure an effective communication system.
• The post holders will promote the safeguarding of children, working within a multi-agency team.
• The post holder will have responsibility for the completion of 1:1's and appraisals of named staff members to ensure completion of an annual Appraisal and Development Plan.
• Due to the nature of the role, carrying equipment and working citywide, applicants must hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle that is suitable for business use

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
Date posted: 30 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year Per Annum, (Pro Rata)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 349-LCOD-8403940C-RL4

Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you will need for this role, take a look at the Job Description and Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

Essential qualifications and experience

• First level Registered Nurse (degree level)
• Evidence of post registration education and training HE level 6 / 7
• Practice Assessor/Supervisor competent
• Specialist Community Public Health Nurse qualification (SN) OR School Nursing Certificate / Diploma
• Demonstrable and considerable experience working within the safeguarding children arena
• School nursing experience
• Experience of managing complex caseloads

Other requirements

• IT skills including the use Microsoft packages, the ability to access information using the internet and electronic record systems
• Car driver/owner and willing and able to travel city wide for work purposes; may include occasional regional/national travel
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

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).

Employer contact details
Team Lead: Shelley Todd, shelley.todd@mft.nhs.uk, 07815654703

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.