Deputy Director of Nursing - Manchester Royal Infirmary | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	26 Ionawr 2026
Cyflog:	Heb ei nodi
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£109,179 - £125,637 per annum (pro rata)
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	25 Chwefror 2026
Lleoliad:	Manchester, MW13 9WL
Cwmni:	Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	7687014/349-MRI-7687014-RL4MGR

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I am enormously proud to have joined Manchester Royal Infirmary as the Interim Director of Nursing. I am now looking to build my senior nursing team and as such I am excited to recruit to this post, to join me and my existing team.

I am looking for an exceptional, inspirational, dynamic and highly experienced senior nurse whose role is key to support us consistently meet and exceed regulatory and statutory requirements, embedding robust clinical governance and fostering a culture where quality and safety are central.

You will have an in-depth expert knowledge in quality improvement, clinical/and or system transformation and assurance. You will be required to negotiate, problem solve, think strategically and be able to build effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
I am passionate about and committed to developing you to progress to a Director of Nursing/Chief Nurse position and as such I expect that to be your career aspiration. You will get the opportunity to shadow and represent me in all aspects of the organisation.

You will be supported within your role by the senior leadership team and personal and professional growth is encouraged. You will be encouraged and will lead across Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust on strategic projects within the nursing, midwifery and allied health professional's portfolios. This is a fantastic opportunity for development.


A crucial part of your role will be leading assurance and compliance for Manchester Royal Infirmary Clinical Group. You will ensure our services consistently meet and exceed regulatory and statutory requirements, embedding robust clinical governance and fostering a culture where quality and safety are central.

You will also support education, lead Trust-wide projects, and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders to deliver on programme objectives. If you are ready to bring expertise and vision to a team that values excellence, innovation, and compassionate care, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:
• Provide professional and strategic leadership across a multi-professional workforce.
• Lead on quality, compliance, safety, and patient experience, embedding governance and assurance at all levels.
• Work collaboratively with senior medical, operational, and corporate colleagues.
• Act as a key decision-maker and trusted deputy to the Manchester Royal Infirmary Director of Nursing.
• Champion innovation, research, workforce development, and digital transformation.

Requirements:
• Experienced senior nurse
• Proven track record of delivering high standards of governance, safety, and service improvement.
• Demonstrated inclusive, compassionate leadership and ability to inspire high-performing teams.
• Ready to contribute to system-level priorities and shape the future of nursing, midwifery and AHP leadership within a leading NHS organisation.

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.

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.

Candidate Information Pack

To support this vacancy, we have developed a bespoke ‘Candidate Information Pack’ which provides specific information about the role and the 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 at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.


We’re looking forward to hearing from you!


This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Feb 2026

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