Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Sister with Specialist Interest Neonatal Education
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Senior Neonatal Nurse (Education Team Lead) – Newborn Services
Location: Saint Mary’s Managed Clinical Service, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT)
- A unique opportunity for a Highly motivated Senior Neonatal Nurse with a passion for education and workforce development to lead high-quality neonatal care training and clinical competence across our Newborn Services.
About the Role
We are seeking a Qualified in Speciality (QIS) nurse, with significant Band 6+ experience in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), to:
- Lead the education team in driving a culture of continuous learning and excellence
- Ensure clinical competence through innovative, evidence-based education
- Foster a supportive, inclusive learning environment for staff
- Collaborate with governance, quality improvement, procurement, and patient experience teams to embed impactful education across the workforce
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership & Team Development
- Develop and deliver measurable improvements in education outcomes
- Provide visible, compassionate clinical leadership as a role model
- Strengthen academic-clinical collaboration with Manchester & Salford Universities
- Support staff supervision, performance reviews, and professional development
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Education & Workforce Capability
- Drive innovative education initiatives informed by staff feedback, incidents, and family experiences
- Ensure training aligns with patient care safety and standards
- Enable a confident, capable workforce through practice-based learning
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Strategic Influence & Governance
- Shape practice-led education to improve neonatal outcomes and safety
- Represent the service at divisional and network-level forums
- Contribute to high-quality reporting and governance assurance
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Clinician & Culture Mentor
- Represent neonatal nursing in multi-disciplinary collaborations
- Foster an environment where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive
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Requirements
- Qualified in Speciality (QIS) RN with substantial Band 6+ NICU experience
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Commitment to ** trasformative care** and workforce development
- Passion for education innovation and evidence-based neonatal practice
- Proven ability to collaborate, mentor, and foster inclusive environments
Benefits
- Professional mentorship, leadership development, and career progression
- Membership of a forward-thinking NHS Trust driving clinical excellence and innovation
- Access to MFT’s academic ecosystem, including Europe’s largest health campus
- Supportive multidisciplinary community boosting job satisfaction and patient impact
Getting in Touch
Informal enquiries or visits to discuss the role:
- Victoria Beech (Quality Matron for Education)
- Email: victoria.beech@mft.nhs.uk
- Telephone: 0161 701 0089
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