Job summary
Nursing Workforce Senior Manager Full TimeBand 8b vacancy.
To support delivery of key regional priorities and achieving the ambitions of the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan, we are looking for an experienced registered nurse to join our Nursing, Midwifery and Public Health Team in the NW Workforce, Training & Education Directorate.
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate will have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of health education and workforce, strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with a proven ability to deliver against Key Performance Indicators.
About us
In April 2023, NHS England, NHS Digital, and Health Education England merged to create a new, single organisation to lead the NHS in England. This new NHS England is designed to create a simpler, smaller, high performing, organisation that leads the NHS more effectively and is a better place to work. Speaking with one voice to the service.
The new NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
- Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
- Making the NHS agreat place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
- Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
- Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
- Delivering value for money.
If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/ .
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You can find further details about the job, in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
For enquiries or to arrange an informal discussion, please contact: Jean Hayles, Head of Nursing, Midwifery & Public Health on jean.hayles@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
You can find further details about the job, in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
For enquiries or to arrange an informal discussion, please contact: Jean Hayles, Head of Nursing, Midwifery & Public Health on jean.hayles@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
- Has extensive in-depth knowledge of specialist area acquired through postgraduate education or equivalent experience.
Behaviours & Values
Essential
- Leads by example, role modelling a supportive, inclusive culture, with a focus on quality and 'can do' attitude, inclusive management style encouraging engagement and input from all levels within the organisation.
- Communicates complex concepts and subject matter clearly, adapting approach for different audiences and avoiding jargon.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Is a Skilled communicator able to select from, and utilise, a range of high-level negotiating and influencing strategies appropriate to different audiences and environments.
- Effectively plans over the long, medium and short-term planning horizon where there is a high tolerance of uncertainty, ensuring the appropriate allocation of resources, and the early identification of risk.
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates extensive knowledge of workforce development in healthcare to include workforce development approaches, education development and commissioning.
- Has a comprehensive understanding of current health and care policy and systems.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
- Has extensive in-depth knowledge of specialist area acquired through postgraduate education or equivalent experience.
Behaviours & Values
Essential
- Leads by example, role modelling a supportive, inclusive culture, with a focus on quality and 'can do' attitude, inclusive management style encouraging engagement and input from all levels within the organisation.
- Communicates complex concepts and subject matter clearly, adapting approach for different audiences and avoiding jargon.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Is a Skilled communicator able to select from, and utilise, a range of high-level negotiating and influencing strategies appropriate to different audiences and environments.
- Effectively plans over the long, medium and short-term planning horizon where there is a high tolerance of uncertainty, ensuring the appropriate allocation of resources, and the early identification of risk.
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates extensive knowledge of workforce development in healthcare to include workforce development approaches, education development and commissioning.
- Has a comprehensive understanding of current health and care policy and systems.
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).
