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This page provides updates on Nursing and Midwifery opportunities across the ten hospitals and community services

This page provides updates on Nursing and Midwifery opportunities across the nine hospitals and community services of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.

06/02/2026

Thinking about joining us?

Our new “Your Journey to Joining MFT: Tips, Guidance & What to Expect” page is now live - created to help you feel confident, informed and supported at every stage of your application.

You’ll find:
✨ Clear guidance on preparing a strong application
✨ Practical tips on what hiring managers look for
✨ Supportive advice for interviews and assessments
✨ A step by step overview of the recruitment process
✨ Insight into what happens once you’re successful

Whether you’re starting your NHS career or taking your next step, we’re here to help you succeed.

👉 Explore the page: https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/work-here/your-recruitment-journey/

04/02/2026

We’ve refreshed the MFT Careers site to make finding your next role clearer, faster and more supportive.

Explore streamlined content, a simplified homepage that puts key information at your fingertips, and an ‘Apply Now’ button on every page to make starting your application even easier.

👉 Explore and apply today: https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/

28/01/2026

We’re pleased to share that our Deputy Director of Nursing – Manchester Royal Infirmary role is now live.

This is a career defining senior leadership opportunity to help shape the future of nursing practice, patient care, and professional development across one of the most prestigious NHS Trusts in England.

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we deliver care at scale - spanning multiple hospitals, specialist centres and community services. We care for our communities thanks to the dedication of more than 30,000 colleagues across Manchester and Trafford and as Deputy Director of Nursing for MRI, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting our teams; advancing clinical excellence, leading improvement, and ensuring our nursing workforce deliver safe, high‑quality care.

As a key member of MRI’s senior leadership team, you’ll champion our values, drive a culture of learning and continuous improvement, and work with a group of highly skilled and ambitious leaders within the Clinical Group - ensuring our patients and colleagues receive the very best experience.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your nursing leadership journey and help shape the future of care at MRI, we encourage you to apply.

👉 Apply here: https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/search-apply/ #!/job/v7687014?_ts=2790376

22/01/2026

📢We’re hiring! ✨

We have an exciting opportunity for a Patient Safety Partner to work with our teams, patients, and families to help make care safer, kinder, and more person-centred.

In this volunteer role, you’ll:
· Bring your voice, experiences, and insights to support safety improvement.
· Work with staff and patients to review policies and influence real change.
· Contribute to safety and quality governance across the Trust.

📍 Location: Across all MFT sites, Manchester
⏱ Hours: Approx. 15 hrs/month (paid per session)
📅 Closing date: 31 January 2026

If you want to help shape safer healthcare and make a real difference in your community, this is your chance! 💙

👉 Apply today https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/search-apply/ #!/job/UK/Manchester/Manchester/Manchester_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Corporate/Corporate-v7670445?_ts=317

19/01/2026

We’re pleased to share that our Director of People (Band 9) role is now live.

This is a rare and exciting senior opportunity to shape the future of the People Profession across one of the largest and most complex NHS Trusts in England.

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, our scale is unique - ten hospitals, extensive community services, and a 30,000 plus strong workforce. This role will lead key portfolios across Employee Health & Wellbeing, Corporate HR Business Partnering, and Medical Workforce, using the MFT People Plan to standardise and elevate people practice across the system.

As a senior member of our People leadership team, you’ll set strategic direction, champion an inclusive, values‑led culture, and enable transformation at pace and scale. You’ll work closely with inspirational leaders including Meera Nair (Trust Chief People Officer) and Juliette Tait (Deputy Chief People Officer), & the six Clinical Group Directors of Workforce & OD, contributing to a culture of learning, improvement, and professional development.

If you’re an experienced, values‑driven HR leader ready to make a significant impact across a nationally significant NHS organisation - we’d love to hear from you.

📍 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/eFB9YXUm

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17/01/2026

We’re pleased to share that our Director of Finance – Clinical Scientific Services (CSS) role is now live. This is a rare and exciting senior opportunity to shape the future of one of the largest and most diverse Clinical Groups within Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.

Our Clinical Scientific Services (CSS) delivers a diverse and specialist range of services across the MFT and wider community footprint. With a budget of £430m, CSS employs over 5,000 staff across care divisions comprising Allied Health Professions, Anaesthetics, Critical Care, Periop & Pain, Imaging, Laboratory Medicine, and Pharmacy.

As a member of the CSS Senior Leadership Team, you’ll play a pivotal role in leading strategic financial direction, championing high‑quality patient care, and enabling innovation at scale. You’ll work closely with inspirational leaders including Gareth Adams (Chief Executive, CSS Clinical Group) and Claire Wilson (Chief Finance Officer), contributing to a culture of learning, improvement, and professional development.

If you’re an experienced, values‑driven finance leader, ready to make a significant impact across a nationally significant NHS organisation - we’d love to hear from you.

📍 Apply now: https://tinyurl.com/bdnj4jsu

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15/01/2026

We’re looking for two Directors of Nursing to provide strategic leadership and deliver outstanding care for our patients and communities. With one role in our Specialist Hospitals Clinical Group and another in our Manchester & Trafford Local Care Organisations & University Dental Hospital of Manchester Clinical Group available, we have lots choice for whatever it is you’re looking for!

In these roles, you will:
✅ Shape clinical standards and patient safety – provide strong & effective clinical leadership, improving, and sustaining clinical practices & standards across all services, including patient safety, patient experience, and clinical effectiveness.
✅ Champion workforce development – lead programmes that support career progression, education, and retention for thousands of nursing professionals.
✅ Drive innovation and transformation – embed a culture of quality improvement, research & innovation, ensuring that all services are of high quality now & in the future, with the best care possible provided first time, every time.

If you’re ready to make a lasting impact and lead a nursing team full of compassion and ambition, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply now: Click the link in our bio!

09/01/2026

We’re looking for an experienced Director of Performance & Operations to lead our North Manchester Clinical Group to make a real difference in a hospital at the heart of its community.

In this role, you will:
✅ Influence at scale – oversee complex programmes and deliver improvements that impact a variety of stakeholders from across our region.
✅ Champion an inclusive, values‑driven culture – You’ll shape organisational strategy and influence population health outcomes, whilst leading change, innovation and developing future talent.
✅ Make a lasting difference – ensure our services remain safe, sustainable, and responsive to the needs of North Manchester.

This role will have a key part of the New Hospitals Programme, with major investment driving a new hospital and wider regeneration. This transformation will create modern facilities and innovative services that improve care for generations.

Join our leadership team and help shape services designed with and for our patients and communities for decades to come.

👉 Apply now:
https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/search-apply/ #!/job/UK/Manchester/Manchester/Manchester_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Director/Director-v7659915?_ts=215531

06/01/2026

📢 We’re hiring! 📢

Talent Attraction & Senior Acquisition Resourcing Partner – Band 7 (£47, 810-£54, 710)

Join a unique, high-performing Talent Acquisition Resourcing team that works with some of the brightest talent in the NHS. We're seeking an experienced in-house recruitment partner to shape the future of our workforce - attracting top talent across clinical, non-clinical & senior leadership roles.

We’d love to hear from you if you’ve:
- A proven track record as an accomplished recruitment partner managing end-to-end recruitment assignments for senior and executive vacancies
- Expertise in creating digital-first & more traditional innovative attraction campaigns (social media, specialist job boards, EVP-driven)
- Strong skills in crafting assessment & selection materials and running assessment & selection centres
- A reputation for integrity, flexibility, and thriving in ambiguous, fast-paced environments
- A professional and credible approach with the ability to partner with senior stakeholders, build trusted relationships, and advocate for our “All Here For You” values

🎯 You’ll play a key role in enhancing MFT’s employer brand and EVP, ensuring candidates experience our values from first click to first day.

If you’re passionate about diversity & inclusion, operational excellence, and making a real difference to our patients, communities, and our workforce, we want you on our team. We’re particularly excited in welcoming candidates from the private sector, who may be looking to move into the NHS in a pivotal and rewarding role, alongside candidates who may already have a background in the NHS, the public or voluntary sector.

For a confidential discussion about the role, contact Sinéad Gamble, Talent Attraction & Senior Acquisition Service Lead at sinead.gamble@mft.nhs.uk or to find out more & apply today, click here 👉 https://tinyurl.com/2wuy6j9b

01/01/2026

🎉✨ Happy New Year! ✨🎉

As we bid farewell to the past year, let's embrace 2026!

Wishing you all a year filled with joy & success. 🥂🌟

28/12/2025

Elevate your career in healthcare by joining our dedicated team at MFT! 🚀

We're on the lookout for passionate individuals to be part of our transformative journey. Experience a workplace where your skills flourish, innovation thrives, and compassionate care is at the core.

🌈 Embrace growth, learning, and collaboration in a vibrant healthcare community.

Apply now and be a key player in shaping the future of healthcare. Visit https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/search-apply/

25/12/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas to all of our colleagues, patients and visitors!🎄

Thank you to all of our incredible colleagues who are working today and throughout the festive period to keep everyone safe and cared for.

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