Total 666 job vacancies by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for a motivated Physiotherapist with relevant skills and experience to join the Discharge to Assess South Team on a secondment basis for 12 months. An opportunity to work in a supportive team, supporting a busy, productive service as part of the Manchester Community Response Teams.

The Discharge to Assess Team supports timely assessment of patients at home at the point of discharge to identify health and social care needs that can be delivered in the community for up to 7 days. All referrals are received from Hospital Wards. The Discharge to Assess Team currently works from 8am until 8pm 7 days per week.

The team consists of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, healthcare support workers and administrative support to enable an efficient assessment and review service for all patients referred into the service. The Discharge to Assess team also work closely with reablement and social services to ensure effective care needs are met by the right people, at the right time.

Please be aware you must hold a valid UK driving licence and have daily access to a car to apply for this role.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. 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. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team atresourcing@mft.nhs.uk.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!


This advert closes on Tuesday 26 Nov 2024

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A Vacancy at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.


We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and well-motivated individuals to work within our Gynaecology Division as Assistant Patient Pathway Coordinators to provide a comprehensive, professional and effective administrative service and to supervisor and monitor the staff within their team. These roles are crucial in looking after our patients from when they are initially referred to our Service by working closely with our Medical and Nursing Teams, until their treatment with us is concluded.

In return we offer a rewarding role that offers challenge but also support from your team manager with training opportunities identified and offered in order to support your ongoing development and the chance to be a part of an exciting and dynamic team.

The post holder will support the provision of the highest quality patient care through dedicated administrative and clerical support and continuous improvement within our Oncology & Colposcopy Team. The Post holder will support Lead Patient Pathway Coordinators and Ward Clerk Assistants ensuring the provision of a comprehensive service to the Consultants and their teams, working within this area.

Based in the Oncology & Colposcopy clinical team, the post holder will be the point of contact for all administrative and clerical issues relating to patients’ pathway of care, tracking and supporting them from referral to treatment &/or discharge.

The post holder will be required to:
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills as they will need to liaise with staff at all levels. Work well as part of a larger team as well as have the ability to work autonomously, be able to multi-task and be flexible in their approach..
• Engage and communicate with patients on a daily basis regarding their care with us and the next steps in their pathway.
• Demonstrate attention to detail; exceptional organisational skills and be able to manage changing priorities as they arise, in a calm and professional manner to ensure the smooth running and efficient service.
• Have a good working knowledge of MS software, data collection skills.
• Have previous knowledge of working in a relevant hospital or administrative based role and have an understanding of clinical pathways and medical terminology and the willingness and enthusiasm to learn.

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.



To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. 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. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team atresourcing@mft.nhs.uk.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!






This advert closes on Tuesday 26 Nov 2024

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Applications are invited from enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals to join our busy laboratory as a Technologist.

The post-holder will be expected to provide support for the Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics investigations offered by the laboratory in support of organ, tissue and cell transplantation, working to national and international Standards (UKAS, EFI).



The post-holder is expected to have knowledge of healthcare science achieved through training and experience to A level/BTEC equivalent level. Previous laboratory experience is essential. Knowledge of and experience in Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics is desirable although training will be provided.

This technical role will include sample processing, routine testing, responsibility for laboratory equipment and stock control.







MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.







To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. 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. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team atresourcing@mft.nhs.uk.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!




This advert closes on Monday 25 Nov 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Role Summary:

You will act as a key member of the back of house catering team to assist the organisation in providing patients, staff and visitors with high quality person centred and safe catering service.

You will assist with the preparation of food and contributing to the operation and cleanliness of kitchens and associated equipment whilst supporting the production, portioning, distribution and services of
meals and snacks.

You will provide a high standard of service in accordance with the contract
specification as directed the line manager and ensure that all foods are produced and served in a safe and hygienic manner at all times.

Decanting and preparation of food in accordance with portion control guidelines. The post holder may be required to use the kitchen equipment and machinery as required, including freezers, knives, floor scrubbing machines, food service trolley, and ovens.

Provide and maintain a high standard of customer care at all times whilst on duty.

Maintain a high standard of personal hygiene in accordance with company policy and the

Workload will be determined by daily requirements, and post-holder may be required to use initiative in order to prioritise tasks and responsibilities.

Arrive in time for duty, adhering to Sodexo uniform requirements and clocking in prior to commencing your shift.

Post holders are required to wear their identity badge with a current
photograph on at all times.

Main Assignments of Role :


• Ensuring food deliveries are picked and packed correctly in accordance with agreed practices.

• Ensure stock control and rotation procedures are maintained. Checking expiry dates on food and disposing of any food exceeding use by date. Store goods correctly and use stock
on a rotational basis.

• Working in temperature-controlled environments (i.e. fridges, freezers up to -18 degrees Celsius.

• Maintain kitchen and working area cleanliness and hygiene.

• Ensure a prompt removal of packaging and food waste to designated areas.

• Follow all cleaning schedules as required.

• Refer to COSHH data sheets where appropriate. Additional General Responsibilities

• While on duty staff are to wear only Sodexo uniform and tidy state at all times, you must always have a clean, spare tabard/ apron at work with
you in case of spillages.

• At times you may be required to go and work in other catering areas to assist with the cover of annual leave and sickness.

• At times post holders may be required to carry out reasonable additional duties connected to their employment, as directed by their supervisor or line manager.

• Ability to work as part of a team.

• Good level of customer care.

• Basic Food Hygiene Level 2 (desirable).

• Experience of working in a catering environment (desirable).

• Good understanding of health and safety and manual handling practices.

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. 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. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team atresourcing@mft.nhs.uk.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!




This advert closes on Tuesday 26 Nov 2024

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We are delighted to announce that we have a vacancy for a Practice Based Educator to join the Surgery nursing team at Wythenshawe Hospital, covering both elective and emergency admission wards. The successful candidate will be expected to cover ENT, general surgery, urology, breast and maxillofacial specialties. A candidate with altered airway skills is desirable but not essential.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our nursing team.

Are you a Registered Nurse with evidence of teaching, have two years post registration experience and a portfolio of evidence demonstrating achievements in practice/education?

We are looking for a charismatic and engaging individual who can connect with clinical nursing teams at all levels and support cultural/behavioural changes within teams to ensure improvements in the delivery of the best possible patient experience.

A large part of the role will be clinically focused ward based training, as well as contributing to the wider education programme. A component of the role will also include working clinically within the team to maintain clinical credibility and understand the nursing environment that you are providing your educational services to. This an ideal opportunity to step outside of a ward /department based role and use your experience, knowledge and skills to contribute to the development of a strong and quality focused workforce for the future.

As well as the opportunity to develop personally and professionally within the team, you’ll have the chance to use your creative skills in delivering training and education. You’ll be supported through an annual appraisal and personal development planning and have support

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. 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. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team atresourcing@mft.nhs.uk.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!




This advert closes on Tuesday 26 Nov 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Saint Mary’s Hospital is seeking to appoint a Data Validation Coordinator to join the Saint Mary’s Validation Team.

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual who enjoys analysing data and can quickly learn new IT systems. To be successful in this role you will need to be highly organised, pay attention to detail and be able to manage competing priorities, using your own initiative to solve problems.

You will need excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships across staff groups, always conducting yourself in a professional manner.

You will play a crucial role in ensuring administrative procedures are effective to ensure patients are safely progressed along their pathways.

NHS experience is not essential and if you recognise yourself in the description above, we welcome your application.

Identify and correct erroneous patient records to ensure patients are safely managed along their pathway. Capturing learning and providing constructive feedback to individuals as required. Supporting submission of national cancer reporting requirements through review of pathways and reports.

This post is based at Saint Mary’s Hospital, Oxford Road but involves occasional travel to other sites including Withington Community Hospital.

MFT is England’s largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we’ve launched in September 2022.

We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. 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. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team atresourcing@mft.nhs.uk.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!


This advert closes on Tuesday 26 Nov 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

We are Trafford Local Care Organisation - an exciting, new public sector organisation that is bringing together NHS community health services and social care services in Trafford. We’re driven by the aim of improving the health of local people in Trafford by working across organisational boundaries.

Vacancies have arisen for Community Specialist Practitioners (CSP) in North Trafford . You will be required to work as part of our developing Neighbourhood team to lead and co-ordinate nursing teams to provide complex nursing care to adults in their own home and in a variety of settings within the community. You will work closely with the MDT (Social Workers, GP’s and Allied Health Professionals) to ensure that patient care is effectively co-ordinated, demonstrating a positive impact on our patients.

You will enjoy the chance to develop new and existing clinical skills, as well as a range of training opportunities for personal development. We will be looking for proven leadership skills and the ability to work within and lead and develop more junior members of staff, as well as work autonomously.

To join us, you will need to demonstrate a keen interest in the field of Community Nursing, together with a genuine desire to develop both the service and yourself.

You will hold therelevant CSP Qualificationand have the required community nursing experience as set out in the job description. You will be an excellent communicator and be willing to work in an integrated way with our partners in health and social care. With patient centred care as your main focus, you will deliver our values and nurse with pride, respect, empathy, consideration, compassion and dignity.

Great opportunity for a District Nurse who holds Community Specialist Practitioner Qualification (CSP)to work in a friendly dynamic District Nursing Team here in south locality

The Community Nursing Service is a 7 day service with variable shift patterns available between 8am-10 pm . Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that you possess a full driving licence and have access to a car. Main duties include working closely with the Band 7 team leader to ensure quality care delivery to patients in their own homes and residential settings.

Provide effective and positive leadership .Complete senior managerial duties.Be a Role model to colleagues and mentor for junior members of staff. In return for your commitment, we show our care for our staff through excellent development and progression opportunities. This includes a comprehensive induction programme and to enhance your skills in your specialty, We also offer a range of internal and external courses.

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. 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. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team atresourcing@mft.nhs.uk.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!


This advert closes on Tuesday 26 Nov 2024

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A Vacancy at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.


The post-holder must work well within a team, and will be responsible for the technical training of all grades of staff in specified areas of expertise. The post-holder will also be expected to participate in the out of hours on call rota (24/7; 365 days pa) after relevant training.

This technical role will also include a responsibility for stock control and laboratory equipment. Further study towards relevant qualifications will be encouraged.

To provide highest quality, complex technical and analytical support for organ, tissue and cell transplantation and immunogenetics based laboratory services. The post holder will carry out technical, analytical and administrative tasks delivering to national and locally accepted standards (UKAS, EFI) with appropriate supervisory support. They will have responsibility for technical training of all grades of staff in specified areas of expertise and will ensure that all laboratory equipment is appropriate for use and purpose and is effectively maintained.

The post holder will provide scientific support in the areas of crossmatching, HLA antibody screening, molecular typing and chimaerism monitoring in rotation with other Band 5 Senior Technologists. They will participate in the On Call rota supporting a Clinical Scientist by performing antibody screening, crossmatching and HLA typing.

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.



To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. 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. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team atresourcing@mft.nhs.uk.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!




This advert closes on Monday 25 Nov 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our forward thinking and friendly Homecare team at Manchester Foundation Trust. Our homecare service is one of the largest in the country with over 13,000 patients across the trust. Our service continues to expand, with an annual turnover of approximately £90m and a savings contribution of over £18m a year.

You will support the delivery of a patient focused Homecare Service and assist with the promotion of cost effective use of medicines.You will work closely with the multidisciplinary teams across various specialties. Dealing with patients and carers on a regular basis you must be able to conduct conversations tactfully and sensitively. You must always act with professionalism and engage firmly but diplomatically with Homecare providers, ensuring collaborative working to deliver a safe and effective service.

We are looking for an excellent team player who is flexible and self-motivated to enhance our team. A working knowledge of hospital pharmacy and or homecare is desirable but not essential as a full training program is available.

The ideal candidate will possess:
• The ability to work accurately and methodically
• Excellent communication skills both via telephone and email.
• Good IT skills
• The ability to work under pressure and use their own initiative to meet deadlines

Your primary base will be at Oxford Road Campus (ORC) but you may be asked to work at other sites on occasion.
• Processing Homecare prescriptions
• Dealing with queries from patients, carers and homecare providers via emails and telephones
• Liaising with clinical teams to ensure the homecare service is working as it should
• Logging complaints and incidents
• Investigating invoice queries and checking supplier statements

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description attachment under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’that sits with the Job Description. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. 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. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team atresourcing@mft.nhs.uk.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!


This advert closes on Monday 25 Nov 2024

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A Vacancy at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.


A vacancy has arisen for a Biomedical Scientist in the Greater Manchester Immunology Service at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. Applicants will be employed as a Band 5 unless they have successfully completed an IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Immunology where they will be eligible for AfC Band 6. Applications will also be considered from individuals who are not yet HCPC registered but have completed their registration portfolio and are within 6 months of completing an accredited degree. Candidates in this case will be employed as a Band 5 (Annex 21). Upon successful completion of all qualifications the post would be made substantive.

We were the first immunology service in the UK to hold UKAS/ISO 15189 accreditation and have continually expanded our scope and repertoire of tests to become one of the biggest regional immunology centres in the country.

The laboratory offers a comprehensive test repertoire for the immunological investigation of patients from GPs and hospitals in Greater Manchester and across the North West. The four main areas covered are allergy, autoimmunity, immunodeficiency and haematological malignancy. The service is a major contributor to the Greater Manchester Haematological Cancer Diagnostic Partnership (HCDP).

Please note, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Working as part of a team of biomedical scientists you’ll provide a high-quality scientific service, assist with the running of a section of our laboratory and the development of the diagnostic service the department provides. The role will enable you to develop and widen your technical and scientific skills.

To apply, you should be HCPC Accredited, with experience working in an NHS Clinical immunology laboratory. To be appointed as a Band 6 you must fulfil the person specification in terms of appropriate qualifications and experience. Moreover, you should be ambitious and keen to develop your skills.

Applications from individuals who have not yet completed the IBMS Immunology Specialist Portfolio will also be considered for a Band 5 post.

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.



To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. 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. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team atresourcing@mft.nhs.uk.



We’re looking forward to hearing from you!


This advert closes on Monday 25 Nov 2024

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A Vacancy at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.


We are looking for a driven and creative Health Improvement Practitioner to join the Manchester Healthy Schools Team, to lead in the area of Drugs, Alcohol and Risk Taking Behaviours.

One of only a few programmes of its kind remaining across the country, the ‘Manchester Healthy Schools’ team is looking for a motivated and flexible person with a proven record of working with children and young people across public health education. Managing and co-ordinating work within various health and education settings can prove challenging. It also calls for a varied skill set. But, if you want a challenge, like building relationships with a range of professionals and enjoy training and educating others, this role presents a real opportunity to make a difference and have a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of Manchester's children and young people

We are Manchester Local Care Organisation - an exciting, new public-sector organisation that is bringing together NHS community health services and social care services in the city. A rewarding role for anyone wishing to make a difference to the health and education of children and young people, you will lead in the specialist area of drugs, alcohol and risk taking behaviours.


As the drugs, alcohol and risk taking behaviour practitioner specialist, you will have the chance to make a vital contribution to the delivery of evidence-based health promotion/health improvement programmes for children and young people

The post will require you to work closely with teachers and other professionals, both outside, and within education-based settings.

Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline or with an equivalent professional qualification, your strong communication, negotiation and leadership skills will enable you to deal with school staff and other health professionals. What’s more, you should be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team in order to support the delivery of the Healthy Schools Programme.

Good planning, organisation and public speaking skills are key and we’ll be looking for a competent trainer who is able to adapt their training style to suit various audiences.

A willingness to travel throughout the city in order to get the job done is important too. Accordingly, you’ll need a full driving licence and your own car.

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.



To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. 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. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team atresourcing@mft.nhs.uk.



We’re looking forward to hearing from you!




This advert closes on Monday 25 Nov 2024

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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) was formed in 2017 following the merger of Central Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (CMFT) and the University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust (UHSM). With the inclusion of North Manchester General Hospital from the 1stApril 2021, our organisation provides a single hospital service across the City of Manchester, where these changes will make a real difference to the health outcomes and quality of life for the communities we serve. As a result, it is an exciting and challenging period in the delivery of health and social care in Manchester and one that provides a wealth of opportunity.

THE POST

We are seeking to appoint a Consultant Histopathologist to join our experienced and highly motivated team at the Oxford Road Campus (ORC, although there may be a requirement to work across our other sites). This 10 PA post will join the histopathology reporting team with particular contribution to the skin pathology sub-specialist service. There may be an opportunity if desired to contribute to other sub-specialist areas in Histopathology according to the experience of the candidate and the needs of the department

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

You will join a team of 22 other full and part time Consultants in the Adult Histopathology Department at ORC who provide a reporting service for a variety of specialities including Gynaecological, Gastrointestinal, Dermatopathology, Head and Neck, Ophthalmic and Urology. The main responsibilities of this post would be:
• Together with other Consultant colleagues, be responsible for providing subspecialised histopathology for its clinical users (Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust and local General Practices). This may include review of slides of patients who are referred in to MFT for further investigation or treatment from other hospitals. The appointee will have the opportunity to participate in cancer multidisciplinary team meetings (MDTs) in line with their areas of subspecialisation which may involve travel to other sites.
• Participate in Undergraduate and Postgraduate teaching and training. The Trust is committed to teaching Specialty Trainees in Histopathology under the aegis of HENW (Health Education North West). The appointee will also be expected to teach histopathology to other allied health professionals. In line with this, there will be provision to review the SPA allocation in the job plan if an appointee takes up such extra responsibilities leading to increased teaching duties.

MFT is England’s largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we’ve launched in September 2022.

We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the ‘NHS England’ website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. 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. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team atresourcing@mft.nhs.uk.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!


This advert closes on Monday 25 Nov 2024

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This is an exciting opportunity for experienced and skilled practitioners with an interest in further developing their safeguarding experience within an established Safeguarding Service. The post is based at Wythenshawe Hospital, part time applications will be considered.

To succeed you will need excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills and the ability to critically analyse and record information in a concise accurate manner. You will need to be able to comfortably work under pressure, and be able to adapt to prioritising demands often within tight deadlines and adept at prioritising and working flexibly often to a tight deadline, you will be supported to further your own professional knowledge and skills within this specialised area.

We require a highly motivated, committed and flexible practitioner to work with health and multi-agency colleagues to ensure provision of safe and effective services to safeguard vulnerable children across the City of Manchester and all children accessing MFT Hospital Services.

We are looking for a Registered Nurse who is educated to degree level or working towards a degree with experience in the field of Children’s Safeguarding. You should have evidence of on-going professional development and training undertaken in respect of safeguarding and must have recent experience of working directly with children, young people and their families within an acute or community setting.





To provide individual consultation, guidance and support to staff when requested regarding safeguarding and child protection

Ensure visibility within clinical

Provide support to staff involved in the safeguarding processes, including Child Protection Conferences, Strategy Meetings and other interagency / professional meetings.

To challenge colleagues, both internally and externally where decision making is not in line with local and national guidance or standards for best practice, ensuring that the process remains child focused at all

To provide advice and support to all practitioners and empower them to fulfill their safeguarding

Provide concise, accurate and timely verbal and written reports and contribute to the quality assurance of written reports by practitioners, in relation to formal child protection procedures and for legal

Ensure documentation relating to safeguarding is appropriate, accountable and defensible.

Assist in the establishment and maintenance of collaborative links with Primary Health Care Teams; Community Based Services and Voluntary

Work with Clinical Teams and Directorates to ensure that appropriate arrangements for the dissemination and access to policies, practice guidance and procedures in relation to safeguarding children are

Assist in the development of safeguarding information leaflets and proformas for specific use by children, parents/legal guardians/families.

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. 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. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
We’re looking forward to hearing from you!


This advert closes on Thursday 21 Nov 2024

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The work-load throughout the department is very varied and interesting with no two days being the same. The successful candidate must be dynamic, possess excellent communication skills, and have a high sense of professionalism and a strong belief in the value of teamwork.

We will develop your skills to ensure that you work to the highest of standards to triage our patients safely and stream them to various agencies.

You will need to be competent in all areas of the Emergency Department such as triage, resus, majors, ambulance triage, rapid access majors, minor injuries (plastering, suturing, wound care)

You will be RN (Adult)/RGN qualified with at least 2 years post registration experience and have a commitment in progressing within the specialty as demonstrated in your professional portfolio.

As a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse you will be required to support the senior and junior team in ensuring the needs of our patients are met through the delivery of high quality care. The role involves working as part of a large multidisciplinary team including the ED medical team, clinical practice educators safeguarding, mental health liaison team and clinical specialties. The Junior Sister/Charge Nurse works clinically including unsocial hours and will be expected to work competently in all areas of the Emergency Department as well as being able to independently take charge of them.

The Junior Sister/Charge Nurse will assist their Team leader with managing their own team of nurses and ensuring they meet their potential.

As a band 6 Junior sister charge nurse in our busy Emergency Department, you will have the opportunity to work in all areas including children's ED to increase your skill set and competency

You will also be responsible for link roles giving you the opportunity to drive change and improve standards.

Please only apply for this role if you have the qualifications, and experience required for the role.

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. 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. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team atresourcing@mft.nhs.uk.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!


This advert closes on Thursday 21 Nov 2024

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A Vacancy at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.


The post holder will provide expertise, leadership and support to health visitors who are working with a child with a disability and who may have special educational needs, and their families for 3 days (0.6 WTE). They will be a member of a Health Visiting (HV) team undertaking a corporate caseload responsibility for any remaining contracted hours up to 2 days (0.4WTE). This may be modified to meet service need.

Lead, facilitate and embed a positive, pro-active approach to supporting children with disabilities.

Maintain an up-to-date, citywide overview of all children with disabilities

Co-ordinate and facilitate effective communication between all professionals and partner agencies involved in the care planning of the child and family.

Be an advocate for children with disabilities and their families at strategic, inter-agency working groups

Co-ordinate, update and disseminate information on resources, services, support networks and contacts for children with disabilities to enable health visitors to facilitate timely access to support.

Co-ordinate and provide learning opportunities, expertise and guidance for health visiting teams in order to optimise and safeguard health outcomes for children with disabilities.

Implement, evaluate and audit agreed processes for information sharing and partnership working between health visitors and other agencies involved in managing the child with disabilities.

Co-ordinate and facilitate the seamless handover of care in partnership with key stakeholders when the child starts school.



MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. 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. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team atresourcing@mft.nhs.uk.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!


This advert closes on Thursday 21 Nov 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme