# Roald Dahl Neonatal CMC Nurse Specialist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/roald-dahl-neonatal-cmc-nurse-specialist/90e3efc5-030a-4641-ba35-2e14cbfb69fb - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/roald-dahl-neonatal-cmc-nurse-specialist/90e3efc5-030a-4641-ba35-2e14cbfb69fb.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Manchester - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Clinical nurse specialist - **Grade:** Band 8 - **Salary:** £57,528 - £64,750 Per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** 24 months (Fixed term) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Working across the NWNODN) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-28T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-14T13:12:23.531Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Manchester/Manchester/Manchester_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Nursing_Services_Neonatal/Nursing_Services_Neonatal-v8143278 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8143278?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.mft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Are you a highly skilled neonatal nurse looking to lead, innovate, and transform care for babies with complex medical needs? The Northwest Neonatal ODN, in partnership with Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity, is seeking a Band 8a Neonatal Nurse Specialist to deliver a truly ground-breaking service. From antenatal diagnosis to childhood, you will shape care pathways, support families, and champion excellence, bridging neonatal and children's services across the region. This is more than a nursing role--it's an opportunity to redefine neonatal care for medically complex children. ### Main duties of the job The Northwest Neonatal Operational Delivery Network (ODN), in partnership with Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity, is seeking an exceptional Band 8a Neonatal Nurse Specialist to lead and develop care for neonates with complex medical needs (CMC) across the region. As the Roald Dahl Neonatal CMC Nurse Specialist, you will provide expert clinical leadership and specialist nursing care for neonates with complex, life-limiting, or long-term conditions across the Northwest Neonatal ODN. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. 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We look forward to receiving your application. ## Person Specification ### Desirable **Desirable** - Experience working in an ODN or across regional networks - Advanced Practice: Evidence of advanced practice qualifications such as a master’s degree in advanced clinical practice or neonatal care - Leadership Training: Experience with team leadership, education, and mentoring within a healthcare setting ### Knowledge **Essential** - In-depth knowledge of neonatology, paediatric care, and care of neonates with medical complexity. - Understanding of local and national healthcare policies and protocols, particularly related to neonatal and paediatric care. ### Experience **Essential** - Significant clinical experience within neonatal intensive care, particularly in managing infants with complex medical conditions. - Proven ability to lead and manage clinical teams in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. - Band 7 or above experience ### Qualifications **Essential** - Nursing Qualification: Registered Nurse with NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) registration - Postgraduate Qualification: Specialist neonatal qualification (e.g., Neonatal Intensive Care or Child Health) or equivalent experience in the neonatal nursing field. ### Skills and Competencies **Essential** - Excellent clinical and decision-making skills. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams. - Ability to manage complex, high-risk clinical situations with confidence and professionalism. - Strong leadership, teamwork, and motivational skills. - Critical evaluation, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. - Ability to cope with a busy, unpredictable environment and manage competing demands. - Ability to work independently, manage their own workload, and take initiative. ## Documents - [inside mft – your candidate place (pdf, 306.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2890) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 320.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10442241) - [roald dahl neonatal cmc nurse specialist functional requirement (pdf, 928.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10442242) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.