Job summary
Due to the promotion of the current post holder we are looking for an exceptional nurse or AHP leader to join us as Divisional Director of Nursing/AHPs and Quality for our Medicine and Urgent Care Division.
The seniority of the post reflects our commitment to the nursing and AHP leadership and voice in the division, high professional standards and a drive for quality governance and continuous improvement. You will work in an equal triumvirate with the Divisional Director of Operations and Divisional Clinical Director as well as being a key member of the North Mid senior nursing/AHP team.
As one of the Trust’s most senior nurses or AHPs you will also take some corporate responsibility as part of your portfolio. We therefore see this as an ideal opportunity for a candidate who is keen to then progress their career to executive level and will support the successful candidates through leadership development.
We welcome and encourage informal discussions about the posts, and candidates are invited to contact;
Sarah Hayes, Chief Nurse via Executive Assistant, Taj Parmar: tajinder.parmar1@nhs.net
Shola Adegoroye, Chief Operating Officer, via Executive Assistant, Genine Allen: genine.allen@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
Duties and responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to;
- Ensure that all aspects of performance are appropriately monitored and managed within the Division through an accountability framework.
- Be responsible for the efficient and effective use of division resources, for the effective management of Nursing / Midwifery / Allied Health Professional clinical budgets, balancing quality services and cost efficiency. Developing income opportunities wherever possible and for ensuring that robust financial management systems are in place to support this, devolving budgetary management as appropriate within the division.
- Be responsible for regular skill mix review of the nursing/midwifery/AHP workforce ensuring the introduction of creative new roles where appropriate and that staff are facilitated to work at the top of their licence.
- Development of clinical policies and service plans in conjunction with the Divisional Director and Clinical Directors/Leads to ensure that the division achieves compliance with statutory regulations e.g. EWTD and to ensure that the division complies with all Trust policies and procedures and to contribute to their formulation as appropriate.
- Manage Human Resource issues including disciplinary and grievance procedures, pay, locum arrangements, recruitment, retention, personal and professional development of all Nursing / Midwifery / Allied Health Professional staff.
About us
North Middlesex University Hospital is one of Londons busiest acute hospitals, serving more than 350,000 people living in Enfield and Haringey and the surrounding areas, including Barnet and Waltham Forest.
Every day, on average, we see 550 patients in our emergency department; 15 babies are born in our maternity unit; about 450 inpatients are cared for on our wards; about 50 patients have major or minor surgery in one of our 10 operating theatres; and about 800 people attend our outpatients clinics.
We provide a full range of adult, elderly and children's services across medical and surgical disciplines. Our specialist services include stroke, HIV/AIDS, cardiology (including heart failure care), haematology, diabetes, sleep studies, fertility and orthopaedics. Our sickle cell and thalassemia department is nationally recognised as a leading centre for these diseases. It is also an exciting time to reshape services as part of our COVID reponse.
At North Middlesex University Hospital, youll find a team that truly believes in living our values in everything we do. We are caring, we are fair and we are open.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to;
- Ensure that all aspects of performance are appropriately monitored and managed within the Division through an accountability framework.
- Support the Divisional Director and Divisional Director of Operations to lead the monthly performance review in line with the Trusts accountability framework.
- Be responsible for the efficient and effective use of division resources, for the effective management of Nursing / Midwifery / Allied Health Professional clinical budgets, balancing quality services and cost efficiency. Developing income opportunities wherever possible and for ensuring that robust financial management systems are in place to support this, devolving budgetary management as appropriate within the division.
- Be responsible for regular skill mix review of the nursing/midwifery/AHP workforce ensuring the introduction of creative new roles where appropriate and that staff are facilitated to work at the top of their licence.
- Development of clinical policies and service plans in conjunction with the Divisional Director and Clinical Directors/Leads to ensure that the division achieves compliance with statutory regulations e.g. EWTD and to ensure that the division complies with all Trust policies and procedures and to contribute to their formulation as appropriate.
- Manage Human Resource issues including disciplinary and grievance procedures, pay, locum arrangements, recruitment, retention, personal and professional development of all Nursing / Midwifery / Allied Health Professional staff.
- Escalate issues, concerns or feedback (internal or external) though the divisional route and to the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Nurse.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to;
- Ensure that all aspects of performance are appropriately monitored and managed within the Division through an accountability framework.
- Support the Divisional Director and Divisional Director of Operations to lead the monthly performance review in line with the Trusts accountability framework.
- Be responsible for the efficient and effective use of division resources, for the effective management of Nursing / Midwifery / Allied Health Professional clinical budgets, balancing quality services and cost efficiency. Developing income opportunities wherever possible and for ensuring that robust financial management systems are in place to support this, devolving budgetary management as appropriate within the division.
- Be responsible for regular skill mix review of the nursing/midwifery/AHP workforce ensuring the introduction of creative new roles where appropriate and that staff are facilitated to work at the top of their licence.
- Development of clinical policies and service plans in conjunction with the Divisional Director and Clinical Directors/Leads to ensure that the division achieves compliance with statutory regulations e.g. EWTD and to ensure that the division complies with all Trust policies and procedures and to contribute to their formulation as appropriate.
- Manage Human Resource issues including disciplinary and grievance procedures, pay, locum arrangements, recruitment, retention, personal and professional development of all Nursing / Midwifery / Allied Health Professional staff.
- Escalate issues, concerns or feedback (internal or external) though the divisional route and to the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Nurse.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Registered AHP
- BSc in relevant subject
- Relevant Masters Degree or equivalent experience
- Management Qualification
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Organisational skills - able to deliver objectives within an agreed timeframe.
- Leadership - highly developed clinical leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams and have them understand the Trust's and Divisions clinical performance expectations.
- Able to act as an advocate and representative for nursing, midwifery staff and patients
- Presentation - presents concepts and ideas clearly so that others understand what is being communicated.
- Coaching skills - relevant training or experience of coaching staff.
- Able to build rapport and credibility with senior clinical and managerial teams in the delivery of performance targets, service delivery and change programmes.
- Analysis - proven numeric and analytical skills.
- Ability to analyse highly complex problems and to develop practical and workable solutions to address them.
- Communication - relates to and communicates with all levels of staff, delivering often complex and sensitive information .
- Able to prioritise work in the face of competing demands.
- Strong sense of personal and team accountability coupled with a clear understanding of the boundaries around delegated authority.
- Able to collaborate constructively with internal and external partners to create conditions for successful partnership working.
- Has a highly developed understanding of the changing NHS environment and its impact on service provision and staff.
- Extensive knowledge of practice and policy across a broad range of responsibilities e.g. finance human resources.
- Understanding of how to use technology to support delivery of improvements to services.
Desirable
- Uses technical, non-verbal and visual aids effectively
- Political acumen
Experience
Essential
- Extensive senior clinical managerial and clinical leadership experience within an acute healthcare setting.
- To have sound knowledge and have extensive experience of leading on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults agendas
- Knowledge and experience of leading significant change to patient services, delivering tangible and sustained improvements.
- Experience of developing and maintaining active partnerships with stakeholders in the development of services.
- A sound knowledge of Nursing, Midwifery, AHP and policy issues
- A good understanding of the NHS Operating Framework, Governance, service provision, patient flow and resource management
- Experience of improvement measurement systems and understanding of the role of measurement in performance improvement.
- Experience of managing large numbers of staff/multi- disciplinary teams.
- Detailed knowledge of priorities for Nursing, Midwifery and AHPs to enhance patient outcomes and staff well being
- Previous engagement in the promotion of evidence based practice
- Experience in a Band 8C or above role
Desirable
- Experience of using redesign methodologies
- Experienced in Directorate management.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Registered AHP
- BSc in relevant subject
- Relevant Masters Degree or equivalent experience
- Management Qualification
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Organisational skills - able to deliver objectives within an agreed timeframe.
- Leadership - highly developed clinical leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams and have them understand the Trust's and Divisions clinical performance expectations.
- Able to act as an advocate and representative for nursing, midwifery staff and patients
- Presentation - presents concepts and ideas clearly so that others understand what is being communicated.
- Coaching skills - relevant training or experience of coaching staff.
- Able to build rapport and credibility with senior clinical and managerial teams in the delivery of performance targets, service delivery and change programmes.
- Analysis - proven numeric and analytical skills.
- Ability to analyse highly complex problems and to develop practical and workable solutions to address them.
- Communication - relates to and communicates with all levels of staff, delivering often complex and sensitive information .
- Able to prioritise work in the face of competing demands.
- Strong sense of personal and team accountability coupled with a clear understanding of the boundaries around delegated authority.
- Able to collaborate constructively with internal and external partners to create conditions for successful partnership working.
- Has a highly developed understanding of the changing NHS environment and its impact on service provision and staff.
- Extensive knowledge of practice and policy across a broad range of responsibilities e.g. finance human resources.
- Understanding of how to use technology to support delivery of improvements to services.
Desirable
- Uses technical, non-verbal and visual aids effectively
- Political acumen
Experience
Essential
- Extensive senior clinical managerial and clinical leadership experience within an acute healthcare setting.
- To have sound knowledge and have extensive experience of leading on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults agendas
- Knowledge and experience of leading significant change to patient services, delivering tangible and sustained improvements.
- Experience of developing and maintaining active partnerships with stakeholders in the development of services.
- A sound knowledge of Nursing, Midwifery, AHP and policy issues
- A good understanding of the NHS Operating Framework, Governance, service provision, patient flow and resource management
- Experience of improvement measurement systems and understanding of the role of measurement in performance improvement.
- Experience of managing large numbers of staff/multi- disciplinary teams.
- Detailed knowledge of priorities for Nursing, Midwifery and AHPs to enhance patient outcomes and staff well being
- Previous engagement in the promotion of evidence based practice
- Experience in a Band 8C or above role
Desirable
- Experience of using redesign methodologies
- Experienced in Directorate 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.
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).
