Divisional Director of Nursing

Job description

Job responsibilities

The DivDoN is expected to lead and manage the operational nursing function of the Division to the highest professional standards.

The DivDoN will ensure that self and others work in the best interest of patients, carers, families and the wider organisation and practice in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Councils The Code Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates 2018 (or any successor arrangements).

Work in accordance with the strategic direction, objectives and policies, protocols, procedures and guidelines of the Trust.

As an ambassador of the Trust, ensure that self and others represent and practice to the highest professional standards at all times.

Take every reasonable step to maintain and develop own knowledge, skills and competence and make the Deputy Chief Nurse aware of any professional limitations or concerns.

As a DivDoN provide active and transformational leadership and deliver personal, service and corporate objectives.

Support the profession of nursing to ensure that staff work to the full requirements and potential of their roles and grades and develop accordingly.

Work closely with other DivDoNs and Divisional teams to ensure that nursing resources are utilised efficiently and effectively in order to meet both clinical and non-clinical priorities.

Work to ensure the safety and well-being of patients, service users and colleagues, taking any necessary corrective action as appropriate to prevent any deterioration in service standards, or to the safety and welfare of patients and staff.

Develop positive working relationships with other clinicians and managers to ensure that the organisation is at the forefront of best professional practice and service delivery.

Support the delivery of the Nursing and Quality Strategy for the Division and any other appropriate care standards audits or successor arrangements, including participation in Care Quality Commission assessments and reviews.

Work with the other Divisional nursing teams to improve the ways information is sourced and used to evidence and improve care delivery and outcomes.

Be a resource for all staff on professional and operational matters.

Be actively involved with service lines to ensure that the needs of patients and service users are met reasonably and their views and opinions are sought and used appropriately, particularly to inform improvements in practice and care.

The post holder is required to provide, receive and analyse highly complex, sensitive and/or contentious information. This will be at both individual and group levels and will be in verbal, written or presentation formats and on a variety of subjects ranging from professional/clinical issues to human resource and operational issues. This will include producing high quality written reports, including contributing to Trust Board reports, on behalf of the Divisional Medical Director and Divisional Director of Operations as required.

The DivDoN will be expected to provide professional advice, support, challenge, scrutiny and decision making as required or where necessary to nurses, midwives and other directors, senior managers and staff across the Division.

Attending meetings (including those at director and Board level), seminars, hearings, briefings, investigations both within the external to the Trust as required.

The post holder will utilise his/her extensive experience as a nurse to support staff to deliver high quality, efficient and effective patient care.

The post holder is expected to utilise his/her professional and expert knowledge, experience and training in the execution of this role to provide sophisticated professional advice, support, scrutiny and decision making as required or where necessary.

Promotes the use of evidence to support the delivery of modern and appropriate care.

Maintains own professional knowledge and competence in order to meet professional registration standards and the requirements of the role.

Uses sophisticated leadership techniques to challenge practice standards and influence constructive and positive change.

Analyses complex issues, information and situations and takes any necessary corrective action.

Provides comprehensive advice and support to senior colleagues in dealing with complex concerns, complaints, clinical and critical incidents, including chairing hearing panels and leading on investigations.

Where appropriate provides professional support and advice to the Heads of Therapies (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Orthotics, Speech & Language Therapy and Dietetics).

Utilises high level literacy, numeracy and analytical skills in the compilation of reports and the management of information/data.

Provides leadership, advice and support within the Divisions and Service Lines/Speciality teams on business and workforce planning matters relevant to nursing.

Takes responsibility for leading the senior nursing workforce within the Division including Lead Nurses, Nurse Specialists and Advanced Care Practitioners, ensuring completion of quality appraisals and utilisation of Trust HR policies where appropriate. Lead in planning and implementing any necessary changes to clinical practice and ways of working to enhance/improve patient care.

Plans and facilitates discussions and debates with professional colleagues at all levels to address professional and service challenges and problems.

Organises the annual programmes and timetables for the corporate senior nurse forum.Interprets relevant national and professional policy and translates these into actions for implementation locally, where appropriate.

Responsible for a range of policy implementation and policy or service development within the DivisionResponsible, on behalf of the Deputy Chief Nurse for leadership and delivery of the Trusts Nursing Strategy within the Division.

For a full list of duties, please refer to the attached job description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse and/or Registered Midwife
• First level degree or equivalent experience
• Masters degree in relevant discipline

Experience

Essential

• Teaching experience
• Broad clinical and leadership/management experience relevant to post
• Recent and substantial experience in senior nursing/midwifery post(s) at a minimum of divisional business unit or equivalent level
• Experience of leading and implementing change
• Experience of embedding robust clinical and corporate systems at local level, specifically relevant to the nursing/midwifery
• Evidence of robust financial and other resource management

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

All UHLG Sites

Liverpool

L7 8YE

Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)