Head of Service - Health Visiting

Job Summary

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.

Design and deliver 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.

As a Head of Service – Health Visiting – relevant SCPHN registration required. The post is a permanent full‑time position. It is a city‑wide service that ensures 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. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward‑thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working – empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients. You'll be part of a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds.

Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives. 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.

Date posted: 13 January 2026

Pay scheme:
Agenda for change

Band:
Band 8a

Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract:

Permanent

Working pattern:
Full‑time

Reference number: 349‑LCO‑7686383‑RL4

Job locations:
Manchester LCO, Stancliffe Rd, Wythenshawe, M22 4PJ

Essential Qualifications

• Level 7 or equivalent level or significant relevant experience.
• NMC registration specific to the Health Visiting…