School Nurse Team Lead

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manchester is looking for a Team Lead to oversee clinical and operational functions focused on improving health outcomes for children and young people. The role involves collaboration with a multi-disciplinary community and offers opportunities for professional development. It's a chance to make a lasting impact on healthcare delivery in a supportive environment. Interested candidates should contact Sarah Jennings or Kimberley Evans for more details.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and operational leadership for one of the child focused functions.
• Collaborate with other Team Leads and Heads of Service.
• Support professional development and service delivery.

Job description

Overview

This post is positioned within the School Health Service, part of the Children’s Community Health Services Directorate in Manchester Local Care Organisation. The School Health Service operates citywide across Manchester working in partnership with schools to improve the health outcomes of children, young people and their families.

Comprising of several teams: Healthy Child Programme (HCP), School Health Screening Team; Healthy Schools Programme; and the Healthy Weight Team, the School Health Service contributes to tackling health inequalities by addressing the city’s key public health priorities for children.

Teams

• Healthy Child Programme (HCP)
• School Health Screening Team
• Healthy Schools Programme
• Healthy Weight Team

Role Summary

Working with a citywide overview, this Team Lead post is responsible for the day-to-day clinical and operational leadership of one of the four child focused functions.

This post will be subject to review and is rotational to provide the opportunity for professional development and to support service delivery.

This Team Lead role will also work together with the Team Leads of the other Functions, with the Heads of Service and the Lead Manager to form the School Health Services Management Team.

About MFT

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.

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.

Contact Information

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name: Sarah Jennings
Job title: Clinical Head Of Service School Health
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 07580796154

Kimberley Evans
Operational Head of Service

[e-mail]
07515903126