Director of Nursing & Midwifery - Specialist Hospitals Clinical Group

As Director of Nursing & Midwifery, you will be a core member of the Clinical Group Senior Leadership Team, working inclose partnership within the clinical-operational triumvirate to lead a large and complex portfolio of services. You will holdprofessional accountability for nursing and midwifery practice across maternity, neonatal, gynaecology and specialistservices, ensuring the highest standards of clinical quality, safety and patient experience.

You will be the most senior midwife in MFT, providing visible, credible and values-led leadership to a workforce deliveringcare at significant scale. From overseeing one of the UK's largest maternity units to leading specialist regional and nationalservices, you will ensure robust governance, regulatory compliance and a relentless focus on improvement and equity ofoutcomes.

Beyond organisational boundaries, you will act as a key system leader, shaping strategy and influencing across GreaterManchester and nationally. You will work with NHS England, the Integrated Care Board and the Local Maternity andNeonatal System to drive transformation, embed innovation and ensure services meet the needs of diverse communitiesnow and in the future.

Lead one of the largest and most high-profile maternity and neonatal services in England, within a nationally significantspecialist hospital group.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is one of the largest and most complex NHS organisations in thecountry, with over 30,000 staff and a turnover exceeding £3bn. We are seeking an exceptional nurse and midwife leader tojoin our Specialist Hospitals Clinical Group as Director of Nursing & Midwifery, providing professional leadership acrossRoyal Manchester Children's Hospital, Saint Mary's Hospital and Manchester Royal Eye Hospital.

At the heart of this role is Saint Mary's Hospital, one of the UK's largest and most renowned maternity providers,supporting around 16,000 births each year and delivering regional and national specialist services, including one of thecountry's largest neonatal intensive care units.

This is a rare opportunity to lead at scale and at pace -- shaping services that have local impact and national reach. Youwill champion outstanding, women and family centred care, influence practice from ward to Board, and play a key role indriving quality, safety and innovation across one of the most complex and dynamic clinical portfolios in the NHS., 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.