Senior Hepatitis Specialist Nurse | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manchester is seeking a professional to jointly lead the Hepatitis Service at North Manchester General Hospital for a year-long maternity cover. The role involves managing your own clinic caseload and ensuring high standards of patient care in both community and hospital settings. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership experience and be committed to enhancing public health outcomes regarding hepatitis transmission. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic and exceptional health service team.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in managing healthcare services.
• Experience in infectious diseases is essential.
• Strong commitment to improving patient care and public health.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Hepatitis Service within the Infectious Diseases team.
• Manage a personal clinic caseload efficiently.
• Provide line management for the Hepatitis team.

Job description

Overview

An exciting secondment opportunity has become available for 12 months maternity cover at North Manchester General Hospital. You will jointly lead the Hepatitis Service as part of the North Manchester Infectious Diseases team which forms part of the Infectious Diseases Managed Single Service at MFT. You will be based at North Manchester General Hospital and have a high degree of autonomy, managing your own clinic caseload in both community and hospital settings. You will also have line management responsibility for the Hepatitis team.

Key Responsibilities

• Jointly lead the Hepatitis Service as part of the North Manchester Infectious Diseases team.
• Manage own clinic caseload and maintain high standards of patient care.
• Serve in community and hospital settings, ensuring seamless service delivery.
• Provide line management for the Hepatitis team.
• Support the NHS ambition to reduce hepatitis transmission, contributing to WHO 2030 goals.
• Assist in increasing diagnosis rates and treatment uptake in line with Public Health England’s strategy.

About MFT

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a team of over 30,000 professionals delivering exceptional care to more than 1 million people each year. As the largest provider of specialist services, MFT’s Oxford Road Campus is the largest health academic campus in Europe. We are forward‑thinking, committed to clinical excellence, and driven to deliver innovation and continuous improvement.

Application Process

View the Job Description & Person Specification attachments for detailed responsibilities, qualifications and essential skills. Read the Candidate Essentials Guide for information about the Trust, benefits and important pre‑application details.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating unlawful discrimination across our workforce. 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. We support applicants with special requirements – please contact the manager named below.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Tuesday 16 Dec 2025.