Job summary
The Head of Nursing and Professions role is a newly formed role which will increase capacity of senior nursing and professional clinical leadership within the Specialities Care Group. This role has been in place for two years across the other two clinical care groups and will complete the senior leadership team. This is an exciting time to join the Trust and the Care Group as the new hospital programme has commenced and plans are underway for moving clinical services in 2024.
The Specialties Care Group consists of a diverse range of specialised clinical inpatient and outpatient services and also provides a number of Corporate services to the whole organisation. This includes, Cancer Care, Palliative Care, ( including two hospices) , Outpatients and Treatment Centre, Research, Therapies, Pathology and Pharmacy ,Maternity , Child Health , Phlebotomy and Radiology. This is based over 4 hospital sites.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will report into the Care Group Director of Nursing (GDON) and work closely with the Care Group Triumvirate significantly contributing to the strategic direction and policy setting for the Care Group. The role will also form an essential communications link with wider nursing/ professions teams (Allied Health Professionals/Health Care Scientists) and the Associate Director of Allied Health Professionals and Health Care Scientists;
Under the Direction of the GDON this role will significantly contribute to the implementation of patient centred clinical operational strategy, championing nursing quality standards, supporting our nursing, AHP and Health Care Scientists to develop workforce plans and ensuring that systems and processes in place comply with relevant legislation and governance requirements across nursing and wider Care Group service provision .
The Head of Nursing and Professions will be a highly visible, accessible clinical presence supporting operational management within the Care Group and demonstrating the Trust vision and values in all behaviours. The post holder will function at a senior level proactively leading Care Group and Trust projects (as directed by GDON) and provide solutions to resolve complex issues, in accordance with professional standards, Trust objectives, performance targets, quality standards and resource constraints.
About us
The Trust recognise that staff are our greatest asset and is committed to the equality and diversity agenda and staff wellbeing ensuring that all staff are supported and can make a difference. If you are an experienced leader and are looking for a role where you can make a difference , are passionate about providing quality care and keeping people safe, and are excited about being involved in the significant transformation work against the backdrop of the merger of 2 acute trusts in 2020 then this could be the job for you.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth or Poole Hospital
Interview Date: TBC
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters level or equivalent
- Degree /masters level management/leadership training
- Relevant post registration specialist training at masters level equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Quality Improvement / project management / change management experience
- Proven track record of operational management at a senior level in the acute healthcare setting managing multiple ward / services/ departments. Including staff, financial/budgetary and change management
- Experience of a full range of performance management activity.
- Experience of working with external partners including as an ICS
- Experienced in effective management of change within a single service.
Desirable
- Evidence of leading change and influencing patient outcomes
Other
Essential
- Ability to prioritise workload effectively
- Emotionally resilient and able to work effectively in a rapidly changing environment
- Ability and experience of delivering highly sensitive or distressing news to patients, relatives and staff
- Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters level or equivalent
- Degree /masters level management/leadership training
- Relevant post registration specialist training at masters level equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Quality Improvement / project management / change management experience
- Proven track record of operational management at a senior level in the acute healthcare setting managing multiple ward / services/ departments. Including staff, financial/budgetary and change management
- Experience of a full range of performance management activity.
- Experience of working with external partners including as an ICS
- Experienced in effective management of change within a single service.
Desirable
- Evidence of leading change and influencing patient outcomes
Other
Essential
- Ability to prioritise workload effectively
- Emotionally resilient and able to work effectively in a rapidly changing environment
- Ability and experience of delivering highly sensitive or distressing news to patients, relatives and staff
- Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
