Job summary
The post holder will work collaboratively with the Divisional Director of Nursing and be instrumental in delivering all aspects of divisional nursing; providing professional leadership, strategic direction and support to the directorates. Applicants should be able to demonstrate success in delivering effective, safe and cost efficient services including senior staff management, risk and change management.
The Deputy Director of Nursing will be responsible and accountable for advancing the quality, safety and experience of cancer care delivered at the Trust. You will work in collaboration with the corporate cancer directorate leadership triumvirate to offer strategic advice to the Trust's cancer treating services and assist the Divisional Director of Nursing in Trust wide developments and support service transformations to meet the changing needs of our patients.
The post holder will be responsible for delivering the nursing strategic objectives for cancer at the Trust, leading a cancer nursing community of practice and working collaboratively with a wide range of partner charities, NHS trusts, cancer alliance teams and national nursing bodies. They will advocate for cancer nursing care including the development of nursing roles in cancer care delivery, the development of nurse-led diagnostic and treatment pathways for cancer and workforce development across the cancer alliance.
We are very happy to discuss flexible working options.
Main duties of the job
The Deputy Divisional Director or Nursing / Trust Lead Cancer Nurse will provide effective, visible clinical and professional leadership and direction to cancer nursing across the Trust, specific focus on cancer clinical nursing specialists and trust- wide cancer services.
The post holder will play an important role in improving cancer patient experience. Providing specialist expertise and taking specific responsibility for patient safety, quality and experience. They will promote quality, innovation, productivity and performance that improves quality of care and patient outcomes; driving transformation through agreed change models. The post holder will provide clinical leadership which inspires, motivates and empowers nurses within the Division, and as part of Back to Floor activities will quality assure care delivery at the bedside.
The post holder will work closely with other cancer leads, Divisional managers, finance and human resources in the delivery of a complex agenda which drives efficiency and quality initiatives across the Directorate and Division.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
EDUCATION
Essential
- 1st level registeredPhD nurse. Attainment of or working towards Masters level qualification.
Desirable
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Essential
- Has the technical knowledge and skills to be effective in his/her job.
- Regularly maintains and improves his/her technical knowledge and skills to continue to be effective in his/her job.
- Displays a high level of technical competence on his/her job.
- Has a level of expertise that allows (would allow) him/her to train or educate others in the areas of his/her expertise.
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to ensure that external commitments are not compromised through managing a pressurised role.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Significant successful experience in a demanding Senor Nurse role or equivalent managerial role at a senior level within a complex organisation.
- Evidence of successful implementation of a range of clinical governance initiatives to develop practice.
- Experience of patient/public involvement in enhancing patient experiences.
- Experience of service redesign and development and clinical networking pathways.
Person Specification
EDUCATION
Essential
- 1st level registeredPhD nurse. Attainment of or working towards Masters level qualification.
Desirable
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Essential
- Has the technical knowledge and skills to be effective in his/her job.
- Regularly maintains and improves his/her technical knowledge and skills to continue to be effective in his/her job.
- Displays a high level of technical competence on his/her job.
- Has a level of expertise that allows (would allow) him/her to train or educate others in the areas of his/her expertise.
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to ensure that external commitments are not compromised through managing a pressurised role.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Significant successful experience in a demanding Senor Nurse role or equivalent managerial role at a senior level within a complex organisation.
- Evidence of successful implementation of a range of clinical governance initiatives to develop practice.
- Experience of patient/public involvement in enhancing patient experiences.
- Experience of service redesign and development and clinical networking pathways.
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).
