Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

School Nurse Specialist Practitioner

The closing date is 22 March 2026

Job summary

This School Nurse post is a great opportunity for personal & professional development. You will develop excellent leadership skills in the role as you will be providing clinical leadership support and professional direction to Band 5 Community Staff Nurses and Band 4 Associate Nurses as they work to achieve competency in a range of skills. As a service we are offering a range of development opportunities at Band 7 as we explore different ways of working, as part of a review of the service, so there are great opportunities for career development.

Main duties of the job

  • 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 support the teams in the assessment, allocation, and response to requests for advice and support.
  • Maintain professional standards of record keeping and storage in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) guidelines, Data Protection Act and MFT policies and procedures.
  • Recognises the importance of accurate and timely record keeping and can maintain confidential records and information.
  • Keeps an accurate and up to date diary on EMIS and follows Trust policy regarding confidential information.
  • To liaise with teaching staff as appropriate to ensure an effective communication system.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

05 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

349-LCO-7850441C*

Job locations

New Moston Library

Nuthurst Rd

Manchester

M40 3PJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming one stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Supporting Documents section and once opened, you can where either scan QR code or click on the link provided.Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.Diversity MattersMFT 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, please contact the manager named below.Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming one stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Supporting Documents section and once opened, you can where either scan QR code or click on the link provided.Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.Diversity MattersMFT 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, please contact the manager named below.Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification

Education and Professioanl Qualifications

Essential

  • First level Registered Nurse (degree level) (NMC register)
  • Evidence of post registration education and training HE level 6
  • Practice Assessor/Supervisor competent
  • Specialist Community Public Health Nurse qualification (SN)

Desirable

  • Contraception and Reproduction Health qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable evidence of professional development
  • Demonstrable and considerable experience working within the safeguarding children arena
  • Demonstrable or relevant experience in delivering health promotion and health education programmes
  • School nursing experience

Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of utilising evidenced based practice and appraising standards, providing clinical direction and support for staff
  • Demonstrates leadership skills and understanding of professional responsibilities within the team
  • Able to establish and maintain key relationships with colleagues and other disciplines both internally and externally
  • Effective communication skills both written and verbal
  • Demonstrate the ability to facilitate and support implementation of service development within a team
  • Demonstrate the ability to facilitate and support implementation of service development within a team

Knowledge and Understanding

Essential

  • Detailed knowledge of health and social care policy relating to children's services to include safeguarding
  • Detailed knowledge of national and local strategies relating to the school nursing service
  • Detailed knowledge of Public Health initiative for children and young people.

other requirements

Essential

  • IT skills- the ability to use Microsoft packages
  • Ability to access information using internet and IT skills knowledge
  • Willing to travel city wide for work purposes
  • Flexible and adaptable to changing needs in the service.
  • Respects the values, culture and beliefs held by others
Person Specification

Education and Professioanl Qualifications

Essential

  • First level Registered Nurse (degree level) (NMC register)
  • Evidence of post registration education and training HE level 6
  • Practice Assessor/Supervisor competent
  • Specialist Community Public Health Nurse qualification (SN)

Desirable

  • Contraception and Reproduction Health qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable evidence of professional development
  • Demonstrable and considerable experience working within the safeguarding children arena
  • Demonstrable or relevant experience in delivering health promotion and health education programmes
  • School nursing experience

Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of utilising evidenced based practice and appraising standards, providing clinical direction and support for staff
  • Demonstrates leadership skills and understanding of professional responsibilities within the team
  • Able to establish and maintain key relationships with colleagues and other disciplines both internally and externally
  • Effective communication skills both written and verbal
  • Demonstrate the ability to facilitate and support implementation of service development within a team
  • Demonstrate the ability to facilitate and support implementation of service development within a team

Knowledge and Understanding

Essential

  • Detailed knowledge of health and social care policy relating to children's services to include safeguarding
  • Detailed knowledge of national and local strategies relating to the school nursing service
  • Detailed knowledge of Public Health initiative for children and young people.

other requirements

Essential

  • IT skills- the ability to use Microsoft packages
  • Ability to access information using internet and IT skills knowledge
  • Willing to travel city wide for work purposes
  • Flexible and adaptable to changing needs in the service.
  • Respects the values, culture and beliefs held by others

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

New Moston Library

Nuthurst Rd

Manchester

M40 3PJ


Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

New Moston Library

Nuthurst Rd

Manchester

M40 3PJ


Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Lead

Marcia McCaughey

marcia.mccaughey@mft.nhs.uk

07980076150

Details

Date posted

05 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

349-LCO-7850441C*

Job locations

New Moston Library

Nuthurst Rd

Manchester

M40 3PJ


Supporting documents

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