Job summary
A Head of Nursing vacancy (Fixed Term Contract) has arisen in the Clinical Sciences, Cancer and Diagnostic division. The post will lead the Blood and Cancer directorate. This covers 2 inpatient wards and multiple Departments & associated teams. We are looking for a strong leadership style and applicants require demonstrable experience in Clinical Governance, Risk Management, HR, Clinical Incidents and Complaints and Budgetary Management. You also must be a Registered Nurse or ODP and have the relevant clinical knowledge and skills. The Head of Nursing is a key stakeholder in the service line and you will be expected to work as part of the triumverate structure.
If you would like an informal discussion about this posts then please contact Emma Burdon via email: emma.burdon@nhs.net
Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will lead on the operational delivery of the nursing strategy within the Directorate ensuring nursing practice is high quality and is focused on the values and behaviours outlined in the 6Cs; care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment and aligns with the organisational values.
They will be expected to adopt a highly visible and accessible approach for patients and staff, empowering and developing staff to undertake a wide range of clinical activities to ensure that the care provided is in line with latest local and national guidance.
They are accountable for ensuring the appropriate management of nursing teams, clinical leadership, infection prevention and control and standards of patient care; the post holder will, in turn, both support and hold Matrons and senior staff to account ensuring that organisational key performance, Care Quality Commission standards and quality indicators are monitored and results are addressed and actioned.
The postholder will be expected to act as a positive role model ensuring effective professional leadership, demonstrating competent, accountable clinical practice and modelling of the core values of the Trust, providing professional leadership, advice and support to Nursing colleagues within the Division leading on specific projects as required
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide nursing and midwifery leadership supporting the Division triumvirate to ensure the delivery of high-quality services in line with the Trusts core vision and values.
To support the fostering of an environment where all colleagues work together effectively to support the delivery of outstanding services for patients.
To operationalise the delivery of nursing key performance indicators against agreed targets, as measured against five Key Lines of Enquiry (KLOE)
To work cohesively with the Divisional Director of Nursing and Integrated Professions to develop services within the Division, working with colleagues to identify and agree plans for improvement, taking into account research outcomes and the planning of clinical pathways across the health community lead on the requirements for Infection, Prevention and Control agenda for the Directorate, delivering the agenda through the Matrons in line with the Matrons Charter.
To represent the Directorate and profession both internal to the organisation and externally as required f) To present highly complex information both internally and externally to the organisation on matters such as clinical performance and care indicators
To lead on the annual nursing and midwifery establishment review for areas of responsibility within the Directorate, including advising on workforce redesign.
To agree budgeting and resourcing of applicable clinical areas within the Directorate, holding delegated budget holders to account.
To use professional expertise to advise the senior management team on clinical pathways.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide nursing and midwifery leadership supporting the Division triumvirate to ensure the delivery of high-quality services in line with the Trusts core vision and values.
To support the fostering of an environment where all colleagues work together effectively to support the delivery of outstanding services for patients.
To operationalise the delivery of nursing key performance indicators against agreed targets, as measured against five Key Lines of Enquiry (KLOE)
To work cohesively with the Divisional Director of Nursing and Integrated Professions to develop services within the Division, working with colleagues to identify and agree plans for improvement, taking into account research outcomes and the planning of clinical pathways across the health community lead on the requirements for Infection, Prevention and Control agenda for the Directorate, delivering the agenda through the Matrons in line with the Matrons Charter.
To represent the Directorate and profession both internal to the organisation and externally as required f) To present highly complex information both internally and externally to the organisation on matters such as clinical performance and care indicators
To lead on the annual nursing and midwifery establishment review for areas of responsibility within the Directorate, including advising on workforce redesign.
To agree budgeting and resourcing of applicable clinical areas within the Directorate, holding delegated budget holders to account.
To use professional expertise to advise the senior management team on clinical pathways.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Substantial demonstrable experience working in health care
- Demonstrable experience of clinical working in acute hospital settings
- Proven knowledge of a wide range of conditions
- Proven knowledge and demonstrable experience of providing clinical supervision and being a clinical role model
- Good proven working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and demonstrable experience in use for clinical decision-making, Best Interest decisions, DOLS etc
APTITUDE & ABILITIES
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, with effectiveness in written and verbal communications including ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and carers on sensitive issues
- Ability to lead, supervising and developing clinical practice - with resilience and flexibility to work alongside different teams.
- Organisational skills - Ability to prioritise workload; Attention to detail; Time management skills.
- Ability to continually reprioritise workload depending on situation. Able to cope with frequent interruptions to deal with urgent issues/problems
- Ability to present written and verbal reports - presenting highly complex data and holding complex discussions with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Be resilient in ably handling the challenges of highly distressing incidents, complaints, staffing issues, concerns re operational underperformance
DISPOSITION / ATTITUDE / MOTIVATION
Essential
- Able to use initiative and anticipate difficulties, taking a problem-solving approach.
- Able to respect and value the contribution of all team members and the wider colleague network irrespective of background education and training.
Desirable
- Ability to employ stress management strategies to help themselves and others
Qualifications
Essential
- Proven evidence of on-going professional development and post-registration education at post-graduate level
- Registered Nurse/Healthcare Professional, holding a master's degree or equivalent demonstrable experience and willing to work towards formal qualification
- Current NMC/HCPC Registration.
Desirable
- Relevant teaching, qualification/certificate
- Post registration education
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Substantial demonstrable experience working in health care
- Demonstrable experience of clinical working in acute hospital settings
- Proven knowledge of a wide range of conditions
- Proven knowledge and demonstrable experience of providing clinical supervision and being a clinical role model
- Good proven working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and demonstrable experience in use for clinical decision-making, Best Interest decisions, DOLS etc
APTITUDE & ABILITIES
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, with effectiveness in written and verbal communications including ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and carers on sensitive issues
- Ability to lead, supervising and developing clinical practice - with resilience and flexibility to work alongside different teams.
- Organisational skills - Ability to prioritise workload; Attention to detail; Time management skills.
- Ability to continually reprioritise workload depending on situation. Able to cope with frequent interruptions to deal with urgent issues/problems
- Ability to present written and verbal reports - presenting highly complex data and holding complex discussions with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Be resilient in ably handling the challenges of highly distressing incidents, complaints, staffing issues, concerns re operational underperformance
DISPOSITION / ATTITUDE / MOTIVATION
Essential
- Able to use initiative and anticipate difficulties, taking a problem-solving approach.
- Able to respect and value the contribution of all team members and the wider colleague network irrespective of background education and training.
Desirable
- Ability to employ stress management strategies to help themselves and others
Qualifications
Essential
- Proven evidence of on-going professional development and post-registration education at post-graduate level
- Registered Nurse/Healthcare Professional, holding a master's degree or equivalent demonstrable experience and willing to work towards formal qualification
- Current NMC/HCPC Registration.
Desirable
- Relevant teaching, qualification/certificate
- Post registration education
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).
