School Nurse Specialist Practitioner

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) School Health Services invites applications for a role delivering the Healthy Child Programme and safeguarding within a citywide school health team. You will provide clinical leadership, lead professional direction, and collaborate with schools and partners to improve child health outcomes.

The post requires travel across Manchester, diary management in EMIS, and adherence to NMC and data protection requirements.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Experience in school health services and safeguarding.
• Compliance with NMC guidelines and Data Protection Act.
• Ability to provide clinical leadership and develop services.
• Accurate record keeping in line with trust policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and professional direction within the school health team.
• Identify and participate in service development, monitoring and evaluation.
• Assess, allocate and respond to requests for advice to promote health of children.
• Maintain accurate records in EMIS and manage confidential information.
• Liaise with partner agencies to ensure effective communication and safeguarding.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Record keeping

Inter-agency liaison

Safeguarding

Appraisal & development

Education

Nurse (NMC registered)

Tools

EMIS

Job description

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

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

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

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

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

To work as part of the school health team to provide clinical leadership support and professional direction.

Be proactive in the identification of service development in consultation with Team Leads and Heads of Service and participate in developing, monitoring, and evaluating quality standards within the service.

To assess, allocate, and respond to requests for advice and support in order to promote and maintain the health and well-being of children and families.

Maintain professional standards of accurate and timely record keeping and storage in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) guidelines, Data Protection Act and MFT policies and procedures.

Keeps an accurate and up to date diary on EMIS and follows Trust policy regarding confidential information.

To liaise with partner agencies as appropriate to ensure an effective communication system.

The post holders will promote the safeguarding of children, working within a multi-agency team.

The post holder will have responsibility for the completion of 1:1's and appraisals of named staff members to ensure completion of an annual Appraisal and Development Plan.

Due to the nature of the role, carrying equiptment and working citywide, applicants must hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle that is suitable for business use

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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Shelley Todd Job title: Team Lead Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07815654703