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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a LD Nurse Manager in Wythenshawe. This contract role leads a nurse and support team, delivering safe, person-centred care within a 144 respite unit and related outreach.

The post supports senior leadership in service development and quality improvement within a CQC-regulated setting. The role requires professional registration and/or Learning Disabilities experience, with opportunities to develop leadership skills and manage complex cases

Qualifications

• Professional registration and/or experience in Learning Disabilities.
• Band 6 or Band 7 nurse with leadership experience in service management.
• Experience in a CQC-regulated residential care setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of nurses and support workers to deliver safe, person-centred care.
• Oversee day-to-day management and coordinate care for complex needs.
• Drive workforce leadership, quality improvement and service development.

Skills

Leadership

Service development

Registered Manager

Nursing

Workforce leadership

Quality improvement

CQC service

Education

Professional registration

Tools

PBS model

Job description

LD Nurse Manager | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Company: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £49,387 - £56,515 Per Annum (Pro Rata)

Hours: Full-time

Location: Wythenshaew, M23 0PF

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 29 Sept 2026

Closing date: 29 Oct 2026

Eligible Applicants: Managers with an interest in leadership and service development.

The Citywide Learning Disability Service is offering a 9-12 month Band 7 Registered Manager secondment with for candidates with a professional registration and /or experience of Learning Disabilities' in a CQC residential care setting at 144, our specialist nurse-led respite service for adults with learning disabilities and complex behaviours.

144 is a three-bedded respite unit providing planned short breaks for 14 adults across Manchester, supporting independence, wellbeing and positive outcomes for individuals and their families.

As Registered Manager, you will lead a team of nurses and support workers, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred care. You will support individuals to achieve the best possible quality of life through tailored care that reflects their strengths, aspirations, preferences and communication needs.

Working closely with the Community Matron and General Manager, you will oversee the day to day management and work in partnership with individuals, families, to coordinate care for people with complex and changing needs.

This development opportunity is ideal for a Band 6 or Band 7 nurse seeking experience in service management, workforce leadership, quality improvement and the operational management of a CQC-regulated service.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference while developing your leadership and management skills within a supportive and experienced Learning Disability Service.

To operationally manage the service providing short breaks and some outreach support to learning disabled people who present complex and challenging behaviour and Autism. The post holder will manage and supervise staff and ensure agreed assessments and programs of care are implemented following a positive behavior support model (PBS).

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.

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

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

Explore ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place. This welcoming one‑stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. You’ll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the ‘Documents to download’ heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided.

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

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, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.

As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with BarredLists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the children’s and/or adults’ barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

This advert closes on Monday 5 Oct 2026

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