Director of Nursing

Join MFT as we seek a Director of Nursing for our Manchester and Trafford Local Care Organisations & University Dental Hospital of Manchester (LCOs & UDHM) Clinical Group. Reporting to the Chief Executive and as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you'll provide visible, inspirational and professional leadership to Nurses & AHPs. Working alongside the Trust Chief Nurse, you'll champion and embed a culture of quality improvement, research & innovation, ensuring that all services are of high quality now and in the future, with the best care possible provided first time, every time.Alongside the Clinical Group Medical Director, you'll provide strong and effective clinical leadership, improving, and sustaining clinical practices & standards across all services, including patient safety, patient experience, and clinical effectiveness, forming part of the overarching responsibility for the delivery of clinical governance and any regulatory and/or statutory requirements pertinent to the service.At MFT, we foster a culture of inclusion & belonging, providing equal and transparent opportunities for career development and value wellbeing. As the Director of Nursing for LCOs & UDHM Clinical Group, you'll help drive this culture, so all individuals thrive and feel a sense of belonging. So, if this sounds like you and you have the skills, expertise & motivation to succeed in this career changing role, we would be delighted to hear from you.,

• With extensive senior nursing & managerial experience across acute (or comparatively large and complex multi-disciplinary organisation), you'll be a self-motivated, innovative, compassionate and inclusive leader using a positive, strong influencing and coaching style and with an emphasis on high standards of patient care, safety and efficient and effective use of resource
• With effective influencing and negotiation skills, you'll work collaboratively with the Trust Chief Nurse and other nursing and AHP colleagues across the Trust, anticipate and interpret national and regional policy for the Clinical Group and lead the implementation of any changes to practice that may be required
• As a highly motivated, inspirational leader with the drive to deliver a commitment to excellence across all areas. You'll horizon scan, identify and act upon current and future strategic opportunities for the Clinical Group, ensuring they are aligned with the objectives of MFT as a whole
• On behalf of the Trust Chief Nurse - MFT, you'll take the lead on specific programmes or projects across the Trust, working closely with colleagues from other Clinical Groups to ensure effective delivery of the programme's objectives
• You'll ensure that the voices of patients, families and colleagues are always heard & listened to in the development of services & delivery of care, exercising skills of professional curiosity and appropriate challenge., To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.
Candidate Information Pack To support these opportunities, we have developed a bespoke 'Candidate Information Pack' which provides specific information about the role and the Assessment and Selection Process. To view this pack, please visit: https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/1-2/ 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, email our team atresourcing@mft.nhs.uk.


• First-level Registered Nurse.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Masters-level degree in health-related subject or equivalent.
• Evidence of recent and relevant continuous professional development., Doctorate-level degree in health-related subject.
• Formal management or leadership qualification., Outstanding personal impact. Highly developed interpersonal, networking, advocacy, written and presentation skills that are persuasive and influential and develop relationships that inspire respect, trust and confidence.
• Ability to lead and work in a multi-disciplinary team, motivating others to secure continuous service improvement and successful outcomes.
• Highly developed analytical skills with the ability to think and act strategically, tactically and creatively, while maintaining a clear view of the issues affecting the Clinical Group and MFT.
• Ability to translate a strategic vision into operation action, to communicate those objectives and ensure they are adhered to.
• Ability to deal positively and promptly with colleagues' concerns and personal problems, challenge colleagues on any inappropriate behaviours or poor performance and investigate and deal with complaints as required.
• Ability to encourage multi-disciplinary professional working and problem solving.
• A high level of political awareness., Extensive senior level nursing leadership and managerial experience within an acute NHS Trust (or comparatively large and complex multi- disciplinary organisation).
• Extensive senior level nursing experience as a clinical practitioner.
• A clear appreciation of the context of acute healthcare provision within the modern NHS and understanding of the NHS Operating Framework.
• A strong understanding of national NHS policy and strategy as it relates to nursing staff, AHPs and broader clinical workforce, as well as current professional challenges.
• Extensive knowledge of clinical governance systems and risk management.
• A strong understanding of how MFT fits into the wider health and social care system.
• Experience of developing and implementing transformation programmes, including the management of service change, operational process improvement and cost reduction.
• Experience working on national programmes or contributing to national policy development.
• A successful track record of developing an organisational culture committed to high quality, people, financial and performance standards.
• Demonstrable success in building, developing and inspiring high performing multi-disciplinary teams, increasing staff engagement and innovation, and motivation to improve performance.
• Evidence of communicating successfully and working effectively in co- operation with a wide range of internal and external bodies, including statutory and non-statutory organisations, senior managers, colleagues and their representatives.
• Evidence of undertaking clinical audit and contributing to research programmes / studies and quality improvement.
• Understanding of regulation and preparedness., Extensive experience of leading and directing change and quality improvement in clinical practice, with evidence of successful outcomes and improvements in patient experience.
• Evidence of developing or implementing high profile initiatives underpinned by the national research and innovation agenda.
• A successful track record of delivering a long-term vision whilst responding to short-term challenges and opportunities, and defining clinical strategies in a senior level nursing role., Highly motivated, hard-working and self-confident individual with a drive to deliver and commitment to excellence across all areas. Inspires others and leads by example.
• Aligned to MFT's values.
• Able to communicate openly, effectively listen and is consistently approachable to colleagues.
• Works in a highly collaborative manner with colleagues across MFT and other system partners to ensure effective partnership work.
• Able to actively engage with front-line staff in order to innovate clinical practice and improve both workforce and patient care experience.
• Able to manage different projects simultaneously with a high degree of autonomy in terms of decision-making and management of deadlines.
• Able to adapt to changing priorities, problem solve and re-focus the work of self and others on new priority areas that may require urgent action.
• Can constructively challenge and effectively manage conflict to reach a positive conclusion.
• High level of personal resilience and ability to work and remain calm in a high-pressure and/or challenging environment.
• A commitment to personal development and the development of colleagues, with the ability to develop a culture in which all individuals can thrive and feel a sense of belonging.
• A commitment to the ethical standards expected of public sector leaders in the UK.
• Passionate commitment to embedding equality, diversity and inclusivity, internally and externally.
• Willingness and ability to travel between MFT's sites as required.
  
  Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe. We are an ambitious organisation, serving over 1 million patients and users annually through our 10 hospitals and extensive community services. With a workforce of 30,000 plus, we are a driving force for innovation, clinical excellence, and system leadership across Greater Manchester.
As a senior leader at MFT, you will shape strategy and transformation at scale, working alongside a diverse, high-performing executive team. Our £3bn plus turnover and leading-edge digital infrastructure, including the Hive EPR, enable us to deliver integrated, patient-centred care and drive continuous improvement. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, values-led culture where your expertise, vision, and leadership will directly influence organisational direction and population health outcomes. You will have the opportunity to lead complex change, champion research and innovation, and develop future talent in a supportive, collaborative environment. Join us to make a lasting impact--on our Trust, our communities, and the future of healthcare.