Job summary
We are looking for a high performing leader to work as part of the triumverate for Directorate 4 as part of Care Group 1.
Care Group 1 brings together most medical services at Nottingham University Hospitals. Teams provide planned, urgent, and emergency care for adults in our local community. This is through outpatient, procedural, diagnostic, cancer, regional, national, and in-patient services across more than 30 wards. The services, directorate and care group structures for Nottingham University Hospitals are attached for further information.
Directorate 4 brings together the following four services: Clinical Haematology, Oncology & Radiotherapy, Dermatology, Clinical Allergy & Immunology.
The Care Group Director of Nursing and Professions is a pivotal key member of the Care Group leadership team instrumental in the delivery of safe patient care to ensure key performance targets including finance, workforce and service improvement goals and targets are delivered.
Main duties of the job
This post involves working within a triumvirate at a directorate level, as part of the wider Care Group. The post holder will work alongside the Care Group Director of Nursing and contribute to the strategic direction and policy setting within the Care Group, forming an essential communication link between the services, directorate and wider Care Group structures
The Head of Nursing and Professions will be accountable for the efficient and effective operational management guaranteeing provision of high-quality evidence based nursing. They will be a strong clinical leader, easily identifiable, highly visible and accessible to patients, carers and staff.
The post holder will have a particular responsibility to support the developments of patient safety, clinical governance and service improvement to drive forward services that are embedded within the People First strategy.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note the role is currently being job-matched and the banding is subject to that process.
The role will be primarily based at City Hospital but with an expectation to also cover QMC site if required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note the role is currently being job-matched and the banding is subject to that process.
The role will be primarily based at City Hospital but with an expectation to also cover QMC site if required.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Clinical Practitioner
- Registered with appropriate regulatory body (NMC, HCPC) with a first degree
- Master's Degree or relevant experience
- Teaching qualification
- Extensive Knowledge of the NHS and current clinical standards
- In depth knowledge of education, training, staff development issues
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Leading workforce and/or role redesign
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at a senior level
- Experience of leading and delivering programmes of change within an acute NHS setting including role redesign
- Experience of managing incidents and investigations
- Experience of facilitating staff groups
- Experience designing reporting mechanisms and escalation processes
- Experience of leading and managing teams
Communication & Replationship Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, written and oral
- Ability to build successful teams
- Able to work collaboratively with partner organisations
- Ability to influence and motivate staff to deliver challenging targets
- Ability to manage conflict effectively
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Strategic thinking
- Excellent problem solving skills using team when appropriate
- Understand highly complex clinical information and to be able to inform clinical strategy
- Business focused
- Sensitive to clinical and political demands
- Innovative thinker with the ability to cut through barriers to change
- Ability to solve complex situations which require analysis and interpretation
Planning and Organisation Skills
Essential
- Exceptional organisational and planning skills
- Proven track record of proactive management and improvement of performance
- Management within a large clinical or complex area
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work cross campus
- Occasional out of hours working
- Participate in Silver on Call rota
- Ability to perform clinical duties
Physical
Essential
- IT skills to manage and report on complex information
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's 'We are here for you' behavioural standards
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Clinical Practitioner
- Registered with appropriate regulatory body (NMC, HCPC) with a first degree
- Master's Degree or relevant experience
- Teaching qualification
- Extensive Knowledge of the NHS and current clinical standards
- In depth knowledge of education, training, staff development issues
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Leading workforce and/or role redesign
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at a senior level
- Experience of leading and delivering programmes of change within an acute NHS setting including role redesign
- Experience of managing incidents and investigations
- Experience of facilitating staff groups
- Experience designing reporting mechanisms and escalation processes
- Experience of leading and managing teams
Communication & Replationship Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, written and oral
- Ability to build successful teams
- Able to work collaboratively with partner organisations
- Ability to influence and motivate staff to deliver challenging targets
- Ability to manage conflict effectively
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Strategic thinking
- Excellent problem solving skills using team when appropriate
- Understand highly complex clinical information and to be able to inform clinical strategy
- Business focused
- Sensitive to clinical and political demands
- Innovative thinker with the ability to cut through barriers to change
- Ability to solve complex situations which require analysis and interpretation
Planning and Organisation Skills
Essential
- Exceptional organisational and planning skills
- Proven track record of proactive management and improvement of performance
- Management within a large clinical or complex area
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work cross campus
- Occasional out of hours working
- Participate in Silver on Call rota
- Ability to perform clinical duties
Physical
Essential
- IT skills to manage and report on complex information
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's 'We are here for you' behavioural standards
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).