Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and inspirational individual to take up the post of Head of Nursing within the Surgery and Critical Care Group.
The Head of Nursing will provide expert objective nursing leadership across the Care Group and the Trust in delivering high-quality and safe care to children, young people and their families and carers. The post holder is responsible for the oversight of the delivery of safe, effective, well led, and responsive care.
The Head of Nursing is also accountable for working collaboratively with the Associate and Clinical Director to ensure the strategic objectives of the Trust are met. You will also line manage the senior nursing team within the Care Group.
Applicants should have extensive and a broad range of clinical nursing experience at Band 8 and must have current NMC registration and be a registered Children's Nurse.
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust is one of only four stand alone children's hospitals in England. If you are looking to join a friendly and inclusive team with opportunities for leadership and professional development, as well as contributing to the wider nursing strategy, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
- Leading & developing professional standards, education, and nursing practice within the care group to ensure high quality standards are delivered, fostering a culture which values continuing professional development & strives for excellence in the delivery of patient care
- Providing clinical & professional nursing advice & leadership to the care group as a member of the triumvirate. Playing an active role in care group business including financial, performance, workforce planning & quality decision making. Provide an expert clinical perspective on service developments & their implications for patients
- The provision of high-quality services through effective risk management, the development of systems to measure and monitor the quality of care & the implementation of Trust wide safety initiatives to deliver high quality, safe & effective care within available resources.
- Ensuring there are effective governance systems in place to oversee the delivery of safe & effective care.
- Ensuring that the Trust patient experience strategy is effective and that service improvement is informed by patient feedback & engagement with children, young people, parents, & carers
- Ensuring systems are in place within the care group to support the education & development of pre & post registration nursing staff, including oversight of mandatory training and appraisals
- Working with the Chief Nurse & Deputy Chief Nurse to support and embed Trust wide nursing developments.
About us
Sheffield Children's is one of three independent, specialist paediatric hospitals in the country, providing dedicated healthcare for children and young people across community, mental health and acute specialist settings.
We have three overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision "to create a healthier future for children and young people."
- Outstanding patient care
- Brilliant place to work
- Leader in children's health
Our commitment to rewarding colleagues is demonstrated through our brilliant reward and benefits offer including; generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and lease cars.
We are committed to supporting colleagues from different heritages and lifestyles while at work. This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place. Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Leadership and management
- To provide line management to the senior clinical managers within the care group
- To provide senior leadership to staff ensuring systems are in place to measure and monitor the safety, reliability, and quality of care
- To translate the nursing strategy into service objectives for teams being clear about the desired outcomes and holding others to account for delivery
- Lead the development and running of services by using evidence and data in relation to current performance and the opportunities for improvement.
- Ensure that the nursing and the wider multi-disciplinary team work efficiently and effectively to maintain performance through the delivery of key performance targets
- Identify suboptimal practice, and work with others within the team to investigate and take corrective action being cognisant of the NMC Codes of Practice and other relevant codes of practice
- Interpret data and information in relation to workforce that enables workforce planning arrangements
- Support wards and departments in the delivery of balanced budgets cost improvements and income generation
- To mentor and support staff and ensure that all staff within their area of responsibility have up to date development plans including compliance with mandatory training
- To employ strategies to manage conflict and differences of opinion whilst being sensitive to the ethnically diverse population of both patients and staff
- To manage and deliver to deadlines and within resources
- Maintain a high clinical presence and visibility within the service areas.
Please refer to the full JD & Person Specification
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Leadership and management
- To provide line management to the senior clinical managers within the care group
- To provide senior leadership to staff ensuring systems are in place to measure and monitor the safety, reliability, and quality of care
- To translate the nursing strategy into service objectives for teams being clear about the desired outcomes and holding others to account for delivery
- Lead the development and running of services by using evidence and data in relation to current performance and the opportunities for improvement.
- Ensure that the nursing and the wider multi-disciplinary team work efficiently and effectively to maintain performance through the delivery of key performance targets
- Identify suboptimal practice, and work with others within the team to investigate and take corrective action being cognisant of the NMC Codes of Practice and other relevant codes of practice
- Interpret data and information in relation to workforce that enables workforce planning arrangements
- Support wards and departments in the delivery of balanced budgets cost improvements and income generation
- To mentor and support staff and ensure that all staff within their area of responsibility have up to date development plans including compliance with mandatory training
- To employ strategies to manage conflict and differences of opinion whilst being sensitive to the ethnically diverse population of both patients and staff
- To manage and deliver to deadlines and within resources
- Maintain a high clinical presence and visibility within the service areas.
Please refer to the full JD & Person Specification
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Child) Masters Degree or equivalent experience Recognised leadership course of programme
Desirable
- Community or mental health nursing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience working in a senior nursing role at Band 8a or above. Evidence of clinical and management experience in an acute or community setting. Evidence of being able to plan strategically, tactically and creatively and prioritise work in a demanding environment. Ability to analyse complex problems and to develop practical and workable solutions to address them. Experience of implementing strategy, setting clear objectives and holding people to account for delivery. Experience of using improvement methodologies to lead service change involving staff and patients. Experience of communicating in multi-cultural environments often dealing with intricate and sensitive issues. Experience of sound financial management and the delivery of cost improvement programmes. Evidence of the development of working relationships with stakeholders outside of the organisation.
Desirable
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to provide credible clinical leadership, gaining the respect of the all staff both inside and outside of the organisation. Is able to question others and constructively challenge in decision making. Is able to cope in complex environments, and deal with challenging situations. Ability to interpret data in order to understand the effectiveness of patient care and develop consistent reliable care. Ability to systematically appraise current practice, systems and processes and identify areas for improvement. Is able to identify methods and processes to promote equity and diversity within the organisation. Is able to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner in relation to treatment and complex issues. Is aware of developments within the NHS and can understand the potential impact on services. Proficient skills in IT including knowledge of data bases and spreadsheets. The post holder is expected to have a good level of IT skills and be required to use a VDU for long periods.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- The post holder will be required to travel between sites and to regional meetings. The post holder will be required to adapt to changing situations and meet deadlines. The post holder will be required to deal with staff, patients, carers and relatives who may be angry, upset and tearful. They may be exposed to verbal aggression from patients and staff. The post holder will have to deal with distressing clinical situations and support other staff as they deal with these situations. Leads by example, promoting the highest standards of personal and professional conduct, integrity and probity. Is assertive and confident in approach. Has highly developed organisational skills, self motivation, drive for performance and improvement and flexibility in approach and attitude.
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
- Care, Accountability, Respect, Excellence
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Child) Masters Degree or equivalent experience Recognised leadership course of programme
Desirable
- Community or mental health nursing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience working in a senior nursing role at Band 8a or above. Evidence of clinical and management experience in an acute or community setting. Evidence of being able to plan strategically, tactically and creatively and prioritise work in a demanding environment. Ability to analyse complex problems and to develop practical and workable solutions to address them. Experience of implementing strategy, setting clear objectives and holding people to account for delivery. Experience of using improvement methodologies to lead service change involving staff and patients. Experience of communicating in multi-cultural environments often dealing with intricate and sensitive issues. Experience of sound financial management and the delivery of cost improvement programmes. Evidence of the development of working relationships with stakeholders outside of the organisation.
Desirable
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to provide credible clinical leadership, gaining the respect of the all staff both inside and outside of the organisation. Is able to question others and constructively challenge in decision making. Is able to cope in complex environments, and deal with challenging situations. Ability to interpret data in order to understand the effectiveness of patient care and develop consistent reliable care. Ability to systematically appraise current practice, systems and processes and identify areas for improvement. Is able to identify methods and processes to promote equity and diversity within the organisation. Is able to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner in relation to treatment and complex issues. Is aware of developments within the NHS and can understand the potential impact on services. Proficient skills in IT including knowledge of data bases and spreadsheets. The post holder is expected to have a good level of IT skills and be required to use a VDU for long periods.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- The post holder will be required to travel between sites and to regional meetings. The post holder will be required to adapt to changing situations and meet deadlines. The post holder will be required to deal with staff, patients, carers and relatives who may be angry, upset and tearful. They may be exposed to verbal aggression from patients and staff. The post holder will have to deal with distressing clinical situations and support other staff as they deal with these situations. Leads by example, promoting the highest standards of personal and professional conduct, integrity and probity. Is assertive and confident in approach. Has highly developed organisational skills, self motivation, drive for performance and improvement and flexibility in approach and attitude.
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
- Care, Accountability, Respect, Excellence
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).
