Job summary
The post holder is responsible in union with the Assistant Director of
Nursing (ADN) for the quality and patient experience of services throughout theatres and the Division of Surgery, ensuring optimum standards of patient care via the
effective and efficient management of human, financial and physical resources.
They will lead on a portfolio of work identified by the ADN, focused on improving the quality of care and patient
experience across the Divisions supported by the Matrons and Ward, Department
Managers.
The post holder will deputise for the ADN when
necessary, undertaking any responsibilities, as delegated, and leading
portfolios of work as required.
The post holder will be a member of the senior management
team within the division working closely with the Associate Directors of
Nursing, Deputy Directors of Operations and Heads of Clinical Service, playing
a key role in the development of services and service improvement. They will have a key responsibility for the delivery of the Quality agenda
throughout the Division of Surgery with a primary focus on Theatres and
Critical care.
The post holder will lead nursing practice in collaboration with the ADN and be expected to develop innovative
practice in relation to the provision of nursing services to patients. They will be expected to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
with a primary focus on Theatres, Critical care.
The jobholder will be expected to work with minimum supervision.
Main duties of the job
Professional Leadership/ Management
To direct, lead and motivate the Matrons and Ward, Department Managers
to ensure a high standard of professionalism, efficiency, and effectiveness in
the delivery of the Nursing service. This will include coaching and mentoring,
resource planning, standard setting, performance management, team and
individual development.
Deputise for the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADN) when required,
undertaking any responsibilities, as delegated.
Clinical Quality and Safety
Develop a framework to ensure that nurses and midwives actively
contribute to the development of clinical governance across the Divisions.
Act as an advisor on matters relating to professional conduct and NMC
issues, as required.
Service Development / Improvement
To oversee the development and implementation of patient pathways,
protocols and policies relating to areas of responsibility as requested by the ADN.
Financial Management
Identify ways of making efficiencies to contribute the Divisional CIP.
Management and Leadership
Jointly agree quantitative and qualitative objectives (in line with
Divisional strategic objectives) for staff within lines of responsibly and
demonstrate that they have had an annual KSF appraisal and personal development
plan.
Education and Development
Ensure staff operate within education policies and guidelines contribute
to their development / review.
Research
Provides assurance of evidence-based nursing care and takes corrective
action where required.
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional Leadership/
Management
To direct, lead and motivate
the Matrons and Ward Managers to ensure a high standard of professionalism,
efficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of the Nursing service. This will
include coaching and mentoring, resource planning, standard setting,
performance management, team and individual development.
Ensure that the Nursing
function is proactive and influential in its contribution to the quality and
experience of patient care.
Establish a culture of
continuous improvement and professional excellence.
Develop and empower all members
of the team to perform to high standards and innovate.
Develop processes to ensure the
professional development of nursing within the Division to deliver high
quality, patient centered care.
Provide line management,
professional advice and support to Matrons within the Division.
Contribute to the development
of Nursing/Midwifery polices for the Trust.
Contribute to the development
of leadership skills within Specialist Nurses and Ward Managers.
Deputise for the Assistant
Director of Nursing when required, undertaking any responsibilities, as
delegated.
Clinical
Quality and Safety
Develop a framework to ensure
that nurses and midwives actively contribute to the
development of clinical
governance across the Divisions.
Act as an advisor on matters
relating to professional conduct and NMC issues, as required.
Ensure that a culture is
developed across the Division that supports the focus on patient experience, no
harm and quality of care.
In conjunction with the Assistant
Director of Nursing implement systems to monitor the quality of nursing
practice through audit and measurement of clinical risk, complaints,
benchmarking and ensure changes to practice are introduced and monitored where
appropriate.
Develop a quality management
framework for the Divisions and have responsibility for the on-going monitoring
of indications.
In collaboration with the Assistant
Director of Nursing advise on and deal with issues of professional discipline,
competence and conduct for nurses in accordance with Trusts policy and
professional guidance ensuring that the Director of Nursing is informed of any
issues.
To advise and participate in
the investigation of critical incidents and complaints concerning nursing
issues within the Division, as requested by the assistant director of Nursing.
To advise on/take forward appropriate remedial action and ensure lessons are
learnt and shared.
Service
Development / Improvement
Highlight areas where
professional development changes need to be implemented and work with the Assistant
Directors of Nursing to take corrective action.
To oversee the development and
implementation of patient pathways, protocols and policies relating to areas of
responsibility as requested by the Assistant Directors of Nursing.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional Leadership/
Management
To direct, lead and motivate
the Matrons and Ward Managers to ensure a high standard of professionalism,
efficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of the Nursing service. This will
include coaching and mentoring, resource planning, standard setting,
performance management, team and individual development.
Ensure that the Nursing
function is proactive and influential in its contribution to the quality and
experience of patient care.
Establish a culture of
continuous improvement and professional excellence.
Develop and empower all members
of the team to perform to high standards and innovate.
Develop processes to ensure the
professional development of nursing within the Division to deliver high
quality, patient centered care.
Provide line management,
professional advice and support to Matrons within the Division.
Contribute to the development
of Nursing/Midwifery polices for the Trust.
Contribute to the development
of leadership skills within Specialist Nurses and Ward Managers.
Deputise for the Assistant
Director of Nursing when required, undertaking any responsibilities, as
delegated.
Clinical
Quality and Safety
Develop a framework to ensure
that nurses and midwives actively contribute to the
development of clinical
governance across the Divisions.
Act as an advisor on matters
relating to professional conduct and NMC issues, as required.
Ensure that a culture is
developed across the Division that supports the focus on patient experience, no
harm and quality of care.
In conjunction with the Assistant
Director of Nursing implement systems to monitor the quality of nursing
practice through audit and measurement of clinical risk, complaints,
benchmarking and ensure changes to practice are introduced and monitored where
appropriate.
Develop a quality management
framework for the Divisions and have responsibility for the on-going monitoring
of indications.
In collaboration with the Assistant
Director of Nursing advise on and deal with issues of professional discipline,
competence and conduct for nurses in accordance with Trusts policy and
professional guidance ensuring that the Director of Nursing is informed of any
issues.
To advise and participate in
the investigation of critical incidents and complaints concerning nursing
issues within the Division, as requested by the assistant director of Nursing.
To advise on/take forward appropriate remedial action and ensure lessons are
learnt and shared.
Service
Development / Improvement
Highlight areas where
professional development changes need to be implemented and work with the Assistant
Directors of Nursing to take corrective action.
To oversee the development and
implementation of patient pathways, protocols and policies relating to areas of
responsibility as requested by the Assistant Directors of Nursing.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/ ODP
- ENB 659 or equivalent teaching qualification
- Evidence of current CPD
- Evidence of further study/knowledge at Masters level or equivalent
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in an area of clinical specialty
- Degree or equivalent qualification specific to a clinical specialty
- Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant leadership/management role in a large complex healthcare organisation
- Significant experience of leadership and management within a theatre environment.
- Significant post registration experience
- Experience in leading and managing staff
- Experience of clinical audit/R&D processes and practice
- Experience in strategy and policy development
- Experience in workforce planning and role redesign
- Experience in developing a quality improvement programme within a multi-professional environment
- Proven experience in managing and implementing change
Desirable
- Previous experience in the clinical specialty- Theatres, Critical Care and or Anaesthetics.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Comprehensive knowledge of professional and NHS issues and policy and the ability to interpret policy at a local level.
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance eg. National Service Frameworks, NICE etc.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the NHS national targets and priorities
- Understanding of the Trusts objectives and priorities and the ability to work across operational boundaries
- Evidence of current CPD
- Recruitment and Selection, Appraisal and other HR/People Management related training
Desirable
- Management Development Training
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to demonstrate high emotional intelligence and leadership skills
- Able to resolve conflict and overcome resistance
- Innovative with clinical credibility
- Report writing/presentation skills
- Computer literate ability to use Word/Excel/PowerPoint etc.
- Organised approach to work with ability to prioritise and delegate
- Mentoring and counselling skills
- Change management skills
- Excellent time management and organisation skills
- Ability to manage, motivate and empower others
- Ability to analyse information/data and provide written reports
- Ability to analyse information/data and provide written reports
- Ability to work as part of a team
Other
Essential
- Able to fulfil Workplace Health and Wellbeing requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments, if necessary). Including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust policy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/ ODP
- ENB 659 or equivalent teaching qualification
- Evidence of current CPD
- Evidence of further study/knowledge at Masters level or equivalent
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in an area of clinical specialty
- Degree or equivalent qualification specific to a clinical specialty
- Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant leadership/management role in a large complex healthcare organisation
- Significant experience of leadership and management within a theatre environment.
- Significant post registration experience
- Experience in leading and managing staff
- Experience of clinical audit/R&D processes and practice
- Experience in strategy and policy development
- Experience in workforce planning and role redesign
- Experience in developing a quality improvement programme within a multi-professional environment
- Proven experience in managing and implementing change
Desirable
- Previous experience in the clinical specialty- Theatres, Critical Care and or Anaesthetics.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Comprehensive knowledge of professional and NHS issues and policy and the ability to interpret policy at a local level.
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance eg. National Service Frameworks, NICE etc.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the NHS national targets and priorities
- Understanding of the Trusts objectives and priorities and the ability to work across operational boundaries
- Evidence of current CPD
- Recruitment and Selection, Appraisal and other HR/People Management related training
Desirable
- Management Development Training
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to demonstrate high emotional intelligence and leadership skills
- Able to resolve conflict and overcome resistance
- Innovative with clinical credibility
- Report writing/presentation skills
- Computer literate ability to use Word/Excel/PowerPoint etc.
- Organised approach to work with ability to prioritise and delegate
- Mentoring and counselling skills
- Change management skills
- Excellent time management and organisation skills
- Ability to manage, motivate and empower others
- Ability to analyse information/data and provide written reports
- Ability to analyse information/data and provide written reports
- Ability to work as part of a team
Other
Essential
- Able to fulfil Workplace Health and Wellbeing requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments, if necessary). Including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust policy
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).
