About this role
Job summary
This post is positioned within the School Health Service, part of the Children's Community Health Services Directorate in Manchester Local Care Organisation. The School Health Service operates citywide across Manchester working in partnership with schools to improve the health outcomes of children, young people and their families. Comprising of several teams: Healthy Child Programme (HCP), School Health Screening Team; Healthy Schools; and the Healthy Weight Team, the School Health Service contributes to tackling health inequalities by addressing the city's key public health priorities for children.
Main duties of the job
Working with a citywide overview, this Team Lead post is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of one of the four child focused functions.
This post will be subject to review and is rotational to provide the opportunity for professional development and to support service delivery. This Team Lead role will also work together with the Team Leads of the other Functions, with the Heads of Service and the Lead Manager to form the School Health Services Management Team.
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.
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Person Specification
Education and Professional qulifications Essential
Degree level qualification in a relevant field Management/leadership qualification or significant relevant training and/or experience Mentorship/teaching/coaching qualification/998 and/or equivalent training
Desirable
First level Registered Nurse Adult/Child BSc (Hons) SCPHN [SN] V100/V150 qualification and registered with NMC
EXPERIENCE Essential
Significant leadership and/or management experience in healthcare or a related setting Evidence of leading change in practice Experience of effective team leadership Experience of staff development Evidence of managing a team of staff for a substantial period Experience working at a senior level. In the clinical this would be Band 6 or above.
SKILLS/ABILITY Essential
Good communication skills Understanding of research/evidence-based practice Good organisation skills Problem solving ability Appraisal and supervision skills Experience of safeguarding Research and development skills IT literate e.g. word processing, email and Microsoft Teams Experience of managing staff performance
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.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address Wythenshawe Offices
Stancliffe Road
Wythenshawe Manchester
M22 4PJ
Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)