Clinical Service Team - Team Leader | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Manchester is seeking a Band 7 Clinical Services Team Leader for Employee Health & Wellbeing Services. This role involves leading clinical staff, managing immunisation programmes, and ensuring high standards of care. The ideal candidate will have experience in clinical services and proactive leadership. Offers a dynamic work environment focused on employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Experienced in leading clinical services and managing onboarding processes.
• Proactive approach and strong leadership skills required.
• Experience in risk management and immunisation programmes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational delivery of Employee Health & Wellbeing Services.
• Manage clinical staff and maintain high standards of care.
• Oversee service planning, audits, and policy development.

Skills

Occupational health experience

Strong communication skills

Time management skills

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Leadership capabilities

Job description

Overview

Band 7 Clinical Services Team Leader, Employee Health & Wellbeing Services – Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT). We are seeking an experienced clinical leader to drive the operational delivery of our clinical and vaccination services within Employee Health & Wellbeing. This role supports onboarding of new staff, coordinates immunisation programmes, and manages clinical risk processes.

You will oversee clinical staff, maintain high standards of care and safety, and drive continuous service improvement. As a senior team member, you will lead service planning, workforce management, and quality assurance while promoting the health and resilience of our workforce. The role requires a proactive approach, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment.

You will lead the operational delivery of the Employee Health & Wellbeing Services, Clinical Services Team across MFT, managing a team of Clinical Advisors and overseeing immunisation programmes, onboarding assessments, and clinical risk processes. You will be responsible for service planning, audits, and policy development, ensuring compliance with SEQOHS standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational delivery of the Employee Health & Wellbeing Services and Clinical Services Team across MFT.
• Oversee immunisation programmes and onboarding assessments.
• Manage clinical risk registers and related processes.
• Supervise clinical staff and maintain high standards of care and safety.
• Drive continuous service improvement and quality assurance.
• Lead on service planning, audits, and policy development.
• Ensure compliance with SEQOHS standards.
• Coordinate workforce planning and management for the team.
• Promote health, wellbeing, and resilience of the workforce.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Occupational health experience and a proactive leadership approach.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Experience leading teams and managing clinical services, with emphasis on onboarding, immunisation programmes, and risk management.

About MFT

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a diverse, digitally-enabled organisation that supports high-quality clinical care, research, education, and innovation. The Trust includes 10 hospitals and community services across Manchester, Trafford, and beyond, with a focus on collaborative working and transformation.

We are embedding a Green Plan to emphasise sustainability and the Hive electronic patient record system launched in September 2022. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, offering fair and transparent career development and protecting the wellbeing of our staff.

Diversity & Inclusion

MFT is committed to equality of opportunity and inclusive practice. All individuals are encouraged to apply, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. If you need special requirements to assist with your application, please email [e-mail].

Additional Information

This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Sep 2025.