Head of Service - Health Visiting Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Head of Service - Health Visiting Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Employer: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Wythenshawe, M22 4PJ

Pay:

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Disability Confident: Yes

Closing Date: 12/02/2026

About this job

Manchester Local Care Organisation (MLCO) Children's Community Health services are seeking to appoint an innovative practitioner to the post of Head of Health Visiting Service (Central). The successful applicant will be responsible for providing professional leadership and developmental support for all Health Visiting staff working within the central locality with a citywide thematic leadership around Healthy Child Programme, universal service offer and SEND. You will be a Registered Nurse/Registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor) with extensive recent community experience.

You must also hold a first level degree or equivalent in a health care related subject and demonstrate substantial experience of working within the Manchester Health Visiting Service at a senior level.

This post will afford an ideal opportunity for you to develop and enhance your leadership skills, communication and interpersonal skills.

You must be able to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to the principles of the public health agenda, and evidence your experiences of interagency / partnership working.

You will also need a thorough understanding of local and national developments and proposals within the MLCO and Children's Community Health Services. Do you want to be involved in designing and delivering new integrated services to support people and keep them safe?

Manchester Health Visiting Services are ambitious for the population we work with.

• Delivering innovative and evidence based services.

To achieve these aims we need the right people with the right skills, who are passionate about delivering high-quality public services in an integrated, efficient and creative way.

An opportunity has arisen for a Head of Service- Health Visiting -relevant SCPHN registration required). The post is to permanent full time position.

This is a city-wide service that ensures that vulnerable children and adults who require safeguarding and support will be identified, assessed and receive the service they need in a timely and appropriate way.

This is a multi-agency, all-age service that promotes whole family solutions that intervene at the lowest level of intrusion while still keeping people safe and meeting their needs.

It uses integrated multi-agency responses to meet the needs of families and will support families to flourish, developing to optimise health and readiness for education.

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.

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.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the 'Supporting Documents' heading.

So that you're even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you'll need to take time to read the 'Candidate Essentials Guide' that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification.

This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how 'we care for you as you care for others'. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you'll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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, please contact the manager named below.

This advert closes on Tuesday 27 Jan 2026

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