Job summary
County
Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust are seeking to appoint an
exceptional Executive Director of Nursing who has the energy and passion to
make a sustainable and lasting difference in delivering safe, compassionate and
joined up care to our population and those we care for.
Interviews for this role will take place on 2nd September 2024.
Main duties of the job
The Executive Director of Nursing is a critical role that
will embed clinical leadership across CDDFT, to develop a culture that focuses
on patient safety, learning, improvement and innovation. As a member of the
Trust Board and executive team, you will share accountability for the overall
delivery of performance and financial sustainability, and will role model our
values, supporting positive and mutually respectful relationships at all levels
in the organisation, acting with kindness and championing inclusion at all
times.
The post holder will also be the Director of
Infection Prevention and Control as well as being the executive lead for
safeguarding. They will lead on the
development of the nursing, midwifery and allied health professional workforce
to ensure safe and effective staffing of services. They will be the guardian of nursing
leadership and professional standards, taking responsibility for the revalidation
of nurses and midwives.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary £23,200, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
County
Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) is a leading healthcare
provider serving a diverse population of 650,000 people across County Durham
and Darlington and the surrounding areas. Our commitment to delivering safe,
compassionate, and joined-up care is at the heart of everything we do. With
over 7,500 dedicated colleagues, we offer a comprehensive range of services,
from acute hospital care to community health services. We are deeply embedded
in our local communities, working collaboratively to improve health outcomes
and enhance patient experiences. At CDDFT, we value innovation, professional
development, and a supportive working environment, making us an exceptional
place to build a rewarding career in healthcare leadership
Job description
Job responsibilities
County
Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) is a leading healthcare
provider serving a diverse population of 650,000 people across County Durham
and Darlington and the surrounding areas. Our commitment to delivering safe,
compassionate, and joined-up care is at the heart of everything we do. With
over 7,500 dedicated colleagues, we offer a comprehensive range of services,
from acute hospital care to community health services. We are deeply embedded
in our local communities, working collaboratively to improve health outcomes
and enhance patient experiences. At CDDFT, we value innovation, professional
development, and a supportive working environment, making us an exceptional
place to build a rewarding career in healthcare leadership
Person Specification
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills, in particular communication, negotiating and influencing skills with the ability to inspire and motivate individuals and teams and gain consensus in a challenging environment.
- The ability to assimilate complex information and make decisions in a fast-moving environment, to cope with ambiguity and to sustain performance.
- The ability to drive improvements, maintain momentum and sustain a medium-to-long-term view against the day-to-day operational and financial challenges.
- A passion and commitment to continually seek to improve standards of patient care.
- The energy and resilience to maintain performance and inspire confidence within a fast moving, challenging environment.
- Outstanding leadership skills with a strong focus on values and behaviours.
- Able to work as part of a team in a collegiate way.
- Capacity to understand and embrace new technology.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Authentic leader, committed to collective leadership.
- Able to role model the CDDFT behaviours.
- Gravitas and confidence; stable and resilient under pressure.
- Team player and builder.
- Commitment to public service ethos.
- Articulate and natural relationship builder.
- Able to travel between sites.
- Satisfactory pre-employment screening.
- Ability to participate in the executive on-call rota.
- Ability to meet Fit and Proper Person requirements.
Experience
Essential
- A proven track record of nursing, midwifery leadership at senior level, underpinned by an understanding of the NHS and its wider relationships.
- High level of managerial competency with the ability to lead and manage change in a complex and dynamic environment.
- Evidence of significant experience in leading and influencing professional groups to secure cross-system change.
- Evidence of significant experience in building effective networks across health and social care and experience of leading improvement programmes.
- Experience in establishing a clear strategic vision and direction, and translating this into successful outcomes for staff and patients.
- Experience of development of models of care to support people to remain healthy and well and to support care in a non-hospital setting.
- Experience of improving patient safety and creating a culture of learning and improvement.
- Experience of supporting nurses, midwives and allied health professional concerns about conduct or capability.
- Demonstrable experience and commitment to inclusion.
- Knowledge of NHS strategy and policy and its impact at system and organisational level.
- Strong financial awareness and business acumen drawn from experience of leading operations in multi-million-pound environments.
- Knowledge and experience of the requirement of, as well as working collaboratively with, regulatory bodies including the Royal College of Nursing, the Health and Care Professions Council, NHS England and the Care Quality Commission.
Desirable
- Senior leadership experience in an acute and community provider.
- Experience of delivering transformative and cultural change.
- Awareness of improvement methodologies.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current unblemished registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council.
- Masters level qualification or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of ongoing continual professional development.
Desirable
- Registered Midwife.
- Postgraduate management qualification
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current unblemished registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Desirable
Person Specification
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills, in particular communication, negotiating and influencing skills with the ability to inspire and motivate individuals and teams and gain consensus in a challenging environment.
- The ability to assimilate complex information and make decisions in a fast-moving environment, to cope with ambiguity and to sustain performance.
- The ability to drive improvements, maintain momentum and sustain a medium-to-long-term view against the day-to-day operational and financial challenges.
- A passion and commitment to continually seek to improve standards of patient care.
- The energy and resilience to maintain performance and inspire confidence within a fast moving, challenging environment.
- Outstanding leadership skills with a strong focus on values and behaviours.
- Able to work as part of a team in a collegiate way.
- Capacity to understand and embrace new technology.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Authentic leader, committed to collective leadership.
- Able to role model the CDDFT behaviours.
- Gravitas and confidence; stable and resilient under pressure.
- Team player and builder.
- Commitment to public service ethos.
- Articulate and natural relationship builder.
- Able to travel between sites.
- Satisfactory pre-employment screening.
- Ability to participate in the executive on-call rota.
- Ability to meet Fit and Proper Person requirements.
Experience
Essential
- A proven track record of nursing, midwifery leadership at senior level, underpinned by an understanding of the NHS and its wider relationships.
- High level of managerial competency with the ability to lead and manage change in a complex and dynamic environment.
- Evidence of significant experience in leading and influencing professional groups to secure cross-system change.
- Evidence of significant experience in building effective networks across health and social care and experience of leading improvement programmes.
- Experience in establishing a clear strategic vision and direction, and translating this into successful outcomes for staff and patients.
- Experience of development of models of care to support people to remain healthy and well and to support care in a non-hospital setting.
- Experience of improving patient safety and creating a culture of learning and improvement.
- Experience of supporting nurses, midwives and allied health professional concerns about conduct or capability.
- Demonstrable experience and commitment to inclusion.
- Knowledge of NHS strategy and policy and its impact at system and organisational level.
- Strong financial awareness and business acumen drawn from experience of leading operations in multi-million-pound environments.
- Knowledge and experience of the requirement of, as well as working collaboratively with, regulatory bodies including the Royal College of Nursing, the Health and Care Professions Council, NHS England and the Care Quality Commission.
Desirable
- Senior leadership experience in an acute and community provider.
- Experience of delivering transformative and cultural change.
- Awareness of improvement methodologies.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current unblemished registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council.
- Masters level qualification or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of ongoing continual professional development.
Desirable
- Registered Midwife.
- Postgraduate management qualification
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current unblemished registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Desirable
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
