Group Deputy Chief Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking a credible, compassionate, and motivated senior nurse with a proven track record in clinical leadership, quality improvement, and strategic delivery. You will bring expertise in patient safety, safeguarding, and governance, and be passionate about developing professional identity and leadership across our workforce.

This is a unique opportunity to work across two organisations rated Good by the CQC, each with distinct strengths and challenges. You will be part of a supportive leadership team committed to continuous improvement and professional development.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

For further details, including the full job description, please see enclosed candidate brief.

To arrange an informal call regarding the role, please contact Leah Cordery, Executive Assistant to Hayley Peters, Chief Nurse IWT & PHUvia email - Leah.Cordery1@nhs.net

The closing date for applications is Sunday 7th December.

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Strong customer service skills
• Judgments involving complex facts or situations, which require the analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options
• Exercise expert reasoning and professional judgment to resolve complex problems including areas such as procurement and management support, service delivery and supporting arrangements
• Highly developed leadership skills
• Ability to quickly establish effective working relationships and develop strong team working
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of clinical and corporate governance and risk management systems and processes
• Highly developed interpersonal and facilitation skills, with ability to gain and maintain credibility with senior clinicians
• Highly effective presentation skills and the ability to present well-reasoned and structured argument orally and in writing
• Highly developed analytical skills
• Proficiency in the use of ICT applications to support efficient work activity, including the analysis, interpretation and presentation of complex data
• Ability to manage priorities in order to meet specific deadlines
• Ability to hold direct and non-direct reports to account
• Detailed knowledge of Clinical Quality and Safety methodologies
• Detailed knowledge of Clinical and Corporate Governance frameworks, legislation and best practice

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional knowledge acquired through degree, supplemented by specialist training to doctorate or equivalent level
• Post graduate qualification e.g. MSC or the equivalent applied post-graduation management learning relating to a number of disciplines
• Membership of a clinical and/or management professional body
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience

Essential

• Previous successful management experience, at a senior level
• Proven successful track record in:
• Leading and sustaining transformational change within a complex organisation
• Developing and translating business strategy into operational delivery
• Managing operating budgets and delivering financial surplus
• Leading and performance-managing teams and individuals
• Extensive senior management experience within the NHS

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.

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

St Mary's Hospital

Parkhurst Road

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 5TG

Employer's website

https://www.iow.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)