Job summary
East London Foundation Trust is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Nursing who has the passion and skill to make a sustainable lasting difference to our population and those we serve. Providing influential and visible leadership to shape nursing and clinical practice to deliver the highest quality mental health care in complex and increasingly integrated health economy.
The role requires an individual who has a forward thinking approach to clinical leadership with an ability to demonstrate continuous improvements in nursing practice.
The trust is committed to our people plan to retain, develop, support and attract staff focusing on improving staffs health, safety and wellbeing. Working with universities and Health Education England.
Ensuring equity of access, experience and outcomes is especially important to us, our strategy commits us to address issues of inequality for staff and these who use our services.
Working with the borough teams, primarily Luton and Bedford mental health services, the director of nursing will provide a proactive, value adding, strategic leadership working internally and with place based strategic partners.
The Director of Nursing will support the Chief nurse across the full range of duties and responsibilities and work collaboratively with other executives, disciplines and departments to deliver outstanding care.
Main duties of the job
Professional Lead for Nurses across the Trust
Support and Develop Nursing staff in line with Nursing andMidwifery Code of conduct
Lead for corporate services
Lead of Work streams delegated by Chief Nurse/ Chief Executive
Deputise for Chief Nurse
Work to support the Trust to deliver strategic aim Role Model Trust Values
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information, please refer to the attached detailed job description and main responsibilities for this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information, please refer to the attached detailed job description and main responsibilities for this vacancy.
Person Specification
Registered Nurse (RMN) Valid NMC registration Leadership development training
Essential
- Second Nursing Qualification Specialist Nursing Qualification Nurse Practitioner Recognized management S Page 8 of 10 training Trained in QI Nonmedical prescriber
Desirable
- Second Nursing Qualification Specialist Nursing Qualification Nurse Practitioner Recognized management S Page 8 of 10 training Trained in QI Nonmedical prescriber
Theoretical knowledge and extensive practical Substantial experience at a senior management level
Essential
- Experience of managing projects across multidisciplinary teams Experience of reporting to the Board
Desirable
- Experience of managing projects across multidisciplinary teams Experience of reporting to the Board
Person Specification
Registered Nurse (RMN) Valid NMC registration Leadership development training
Essential
- Second Nursing Qualification Specialist Nursing Qualification Nurse Practitioner Recognized management S Page 8 of 10 training Trained in QI Nonmedical prescriber
Desirable
- Second Nursing Qualification Specialist Nursing Qualification Nurse Practitioner Recognized management S Page 8 of 10 training Trained in QI Nonmedical prescriber
Theoretical knowledge and extensive practical Substantial experience at a senior management level
Essential
- Experience of managing projects across multidisciplinary teams Experience of reporting to the Board
Desirable
- Experience of managing projects across multidisciplinary teams Experience of reporting to the Board
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).
