Care Division Lead Nurse

Job summary

The Genomic Medicine care Division is part of Saint Mary's Managed Clinical Service ( Within the Specialist Hospital Clinical Group at MFT). It provides a comprehensive, integrated genetic service to a population of over 5.7 million and over 10,000 individuals per year attend genetic clinics. The Care Division of Genomics comprises of the Clinical Genetics Service, Willink Metabolic Genetics Unit, and recently designated North West Genomic Medicine Service . The department is also home to the Neurofibromatosis Type 1 and Type 2 highly specialised services.Our multidisciplinary clinical services include cancer, developmental disorders, cardiac, prenatal, ophthalmology and metabolic services.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Genomics team as a Lead Nurse, delivering line management,strategic development and leadership to specialised and highly specialised commissioned nursing teams. As part of the senior leadership team, the postholder will also work very closely with the Clinical Head of Division and Associate Director of Performance and Operations and will represent the nursing workforce at a Specialist Hospital Clinical Group level.

The post holder must be motivated and self-directed in their learning and be able to work autonomously and in a team.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will deliver line management, strategic development and leadership to specialised and highly specialised commissioned nursing teams. As part of the senior leadership team, the postholder will also work very closely with the Clinical Head of Division and Associate Director of Performance and Operations and will represent the nursing workforce at a Specialist Hospital Clinical Group level.

About us

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 - what better place to shape and develop your leadership career.

We deliver care to over 1 million patients & users each year through our 10 hospitals and extensive community services. Our 30,000 plus strong workforce is central to our success and innovation.You will play a pivotal part in supporting our operational excellence and strategic ambitions. You'll work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical teams, driving improvements that enhance patient experience, staff wellbeing, and service efficiency across the Trust.

MFT offers a dynamic, inclusive environment where your leadership, ideas, and expertise are valued. You'll have access to professional development, digital tools and opportunities to contribute to transformational projects that shape the future of healthcare delivery.We are committed to supporting your growth and wellbeing, recognising the vital role you play in our organisation's success.Join us and help shape the future of our Trust--make a real difference to our teams, our services, and our communities, and fundamentally, our patients.

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.

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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC registration Nurse
• Educated to Degree / Master's level or equivalent training and experience
• Recent and significant experience in Genomic Medicine
• Teaching qualification or equivalent experience. Evidence of relevant study and continuing professional development
• Operational management experience at Matron level or above
• Post registration leadership development

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the professional development agenda in the NHS
• Evidence of implementing and managing change using service improvement methodologies to improve services or patient experience
• Understanding of the principles and practice of performance improvement and key performance indicators
• Experience in management of staff in line with Human Resources policies and procedures

Desirable

• Knowledge of regulatory and NHS strategy which impacts on education provision and experience of developing strategies to address changes
• Experience in delivering research and development in practice
• Experience in delivering service changes which require staff consultation processes

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of clinical audit
• Knowledge and understanding of NHS Long Term Plan and implications for clinical leadership development
• Current knowledge of relevant professional and NHS Policy Initiatives. Experience in managing projects to identified milestone and budget allocation
• Ongoing recent evidence of leading clinical innovation or leading change within clinical practice
• Effective leadership skills in relation to managing staff with ability to motivate and develop others

Desirable

• Experience of business planning
• Proven achievement in developing policy and service objectives, establishing and implementing innovative solutions

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of strong leadership skills.
• Strategic thinker
• Ability to make decisions in a pressured environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience in interdisciplinary working/communication
• Initiative, planning and finishing skills evidence. Ability to produce reports, action plans, both written and verbal, with the ability of persuade and influence
• Ability to ensure a balance between empowering others to act and holding to account in order to achieve agreed targets and objectives.
• Ability to work at a strategic level representing the trust to external stakeholders. Ability of implement organisational change including the development of effective teams
• Evidence of managing project budgets and providing reports in line with project milestones.