Job summary
Internal Only
Our vision for Single Corporate ServicesIsle of Wight NHS Trust (IWT) and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) have a shared vision of a single corporate service across our two organisations, supported by a single set of identical systems and processes, under joint leadership, to drive significant efficiencies, improve employee experience, and return time to patient care.
This vacancy is part of the Single Corporate Services Division.
The single corporate service is delivered across both organisation. You may be based at either IWT or PHU and individuals may be required to undertake business travel between sites. For leaders managing staff across multi-site locations, you will need to be visible and provide in person leadership. The arrangements and frequency will be agreed locally.
Please note, this position has also been advertised on the Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust jobs page. If you are interested in this position and wish to apply, there is no requirement for you to submit two separate applications.
Main duties of the job
Location:Across sites, both Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (frequency of visits to each site, to be agreed locally)Position Type:Full-time, 37.5 hours per weekSalary:Band 8D£88,168 - £101,677 per annum
We are looking to appoint an exceptional Associate Chief Nurse Safeguarding (ACNS)
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, dynamic, and innovative safeguarding professional to join the Corporate Nursing team as part of the single corporate service across Isle of Wight Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals Trust.
This role will provide Trust wide strategic leadership as part of the single corporate service across Isle of Wight Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals Trust, reporting to the Chief Nursing Officer and Deputy Chief Nursing Officer. The successful candidate will be in integral part of the trust wide senior nursing team.
About us
The post holder will ensure the Trust meets its obligations under the Children's Act 2004, Working together to safeguard children 2023, Safeguarding Assurance and Accountability Framework 2022, Care Act 2014, regulatory remits of the CQC and other relevant legislation and guidance in order to ensure the Trust provides safe effective and well led services, in line with the Trust values which safeguard people 'at risk'.
The post holder will build effective and productive relationships with partner organisations and our communities, define a safeguarding strategy that reflects the national and local agendas, and provide professional guidance and support to colleagues regarding best practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will have a proven track record of delivering leadership within safeguarding and you will take a strategic and professional lead in respect of this agenda for both children and adults. You will lead and support all activities necessary to ensure that we meet our responsibilities to our patients and carers.
With well developed expertise in driving continuous quality improvement you will be able to demonstrate the ability to engage staff at all levels, promoting collaborative working to achieve outcomes.
Ann Thomas, our Deputy Chief Nurse, will be delighted to provide interested candidates with further information and answer any questions they have.
Please contact her via her PA on 02392 286498 or emailLeah.Cordery@porthosp.nhs.uk.
Please note your application may be transferred to the Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Applicant Tracking System (ATS) if you are selected for an interview
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will have a proven track record of delivering leadership within safeguarding and you will take a strategic and professional lead in respect of this agenda for both children and adults. You will lead and support all activities necessary to ensure that we meet our responsibilities to our patients and carers.
With well developed expertise in driving continuous quality improvement you will be able to demonstrate the ability to engage staff at all levels, promoting collaborative working to achieve outcomes.
Ann Thomas, our Deputy Chief Nurse, will be delighted to provide interested candidates with further information and answer any questions they have.
Please contact her via her PA on 02392 286498 or emailLeah.Cordery@porthosp.nhs.uk.
Please note your application may be transferred to the Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Applicant Tracking System (ATS) if you are selected for an interview
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC Register
- First degree or equivalent
- MBA / MSc in relevant subject and evidence of recent further professional development
- Specialist experience/training relating to adults/children at risk
- Evidence of management/ leadership development.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in the acute healthcare setting in senior clinical leadership/ clinical service management position.
- Extensive knowledge of National and Local NHS and N&M agenda
- Extensive experience in safeguarding role
- Formal and informal teaching experience
- Staff and resource management experience
- Leading change through empowering people and holding them to account.
- Evidence of Change Management (e.g. Workforce Re-design)
- Report writing skills and experience
- Budget management experience
- Previous strategic experience desirable
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- High level leadership skills
- Ability to discuss sensitive and distressing information with patients and their families/carers.
- Ability to work collaboratively and cohesively with partnership agencies, commissioners, and regulators.
- Ability to represent the Trust at multiagency working groups , strategy meetings and LSAB
- Articulate with highly developed communication skills with the ability to network and build relationships at all levels, including interpersonal skills, liaison and negotiation skills, writing and presentation skills
- Advising and influencing and provision of expert advice.
- IT skills and ability to develop these skills further
- Ability to deal with emergency situations related to safeguarding to ensure patients are protected.
- Ability to prioritise work and adapt to changing deadlines
- Able to develop and implement policy, guidelines and projects from initiation to completion
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Visionary and transformational
- Critical appraisal and analytical skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC Register
- First degree or equivalent
- MBA / MSc in relevant subject and evidence of recent further professional development
- Specialist experience/training relating to adults/children at risk
- Evidence of management/ leadership development.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in the acute healthcare setting in senior clinical leadership/ clinical service management position.
- Extensive knowledge of National and Local NHS and N&M agenda
- Extensive experience in safeguarding role
- Formal and informal teaching experience
- Staff and resource management experience
- Leading change through empowering people and holding them to account.
- Evidence of Change Management (e.g. Workforce Re-design)
- Report writing skills and experience
- Budget management experience
- Previous strategic experience desirable
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- High level leadership skills
- Ability to discuss sensitive and distressing information with patients and their families/carers.
- Ability to work collaboratively and cohesively with partnership agencies, commissioners, and regulators.
- Ability to represent the Trust at multiagency working groups , strategy meetings and LSAB
- Articulate with highly developed communication skills with the ability to network and build relationships at all levels, including interpersonal skills, liaison and negotiation skills, writing and presentation skills
- Advising and influencing and provision of expert advice.
- IT skills and ability to develop these skills further
- Ability to deal with emergency situations related to safeguarding to ensure patients are protected.
- Ability to prioritise work and adapt to changing deadlines
- Able to develop and implement policy, guidelines and projects from initiation to completion
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Visionary and transformational
- Critical appraisal and analytical skills
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Isle of Wight NHS Trust
Address
Across sites, both Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Parkhurst Road
Newport, Isle of Wight
PO30 5TG
Employer's website
https://www.iow.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
