Job summary
The CDG Associate Director of Nursing works alongside the CDG Associate Director of Operations and CDG Associate Medical Director providing a triumvirate of leadership to assigned services within a CDG.
He/she is responsible for promoting the vision and values of University Hospitals Birmingham, leading by example and ensuring that they demonstrate those values in their leadership behaviours and how we support our teams and deliver our services.
Main duties of the job
In collaboration with the Hospital Nursing Director, the post holder has responsibility for the development, and improvement of patient care and experience across the CDG ensuring services reflect evidence based best practice, national and local policy, statute and guidance.
The post holder will have a key role in supporting the Hospital Nursing Director in the identification of CDG priorities and objectives including annual planning cycle, the post holder will contribute to the Group's Strategy development and planning exercise, ensuring that CDG plans support the delivery of both the Group and STP strategic objectives. He/she will support the Hospital Nursing Director in the creation of a modern and effective and developed strategy across the services within their sphere of responsibility and the post holder will fully plan, implement and operationalise that strategy
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Adult/Child/Midwife NMC Registered Practitioner (Adult/Child/Midwife dependent upon post (E)
- *First Degree in Nursing or health related subject or equivalent (E)
- *Masters in a Health Related Subject or equivalent demonstrable experience supplemented by specialist training, experience or short courses to doctorate level or equivalent (E)
- *Evidence of recent post registration continuous professional development/qualification (E)
- *Evidence of accredited management / leadership training or evidence of practical application of expertise at this level (E)
- *Teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent (E)
Desirable
- ** Project management/ service improvement qualification (D)
Experience
Essential
- *Extensive experience post registration to include Senior Nursing posts at Band 8a or equivalent in an acute NHS provider or equivalent complex health care provider manging a number of services/departments as part of an MDT (E)
- *Experienced operational service manager familiar with managing capacity and demand for patient services within acute patient services (scheduled and unscheduled) (E)
- *Experience in setting and achieving objectives/KPI's (E)
- ** Experience in leading and implementing safety/quality Application form and experience initiatives and sustainable service Improvement (E)
- *Experience in contract management/negotiation associate with the speciality (D)
- *Experience in writing reports/presenting information Internally/externally in a timely manner to a range of Senior Manager's including Directors/Executive Directors (E)
- *Experience resource manager with experience in staff/performance & management and financial control mechanisms (E)
- *Demonstrable experience of leading change & problem solving in clinical settings, patient care and experience (E)
- *Evidence and experience in delivering nursing/ midwifery operational and strategic performance including strategic safe staffing and skill mix reviews, infection control, risk management , complaints and adverse incidents across range of services (E)
- *Experience of working on own initiative and as part of a team working with local and external teams, acting as an ambassador of a speciality (E)
- *Proven experience of leading engagement that drives behavioural and or practice change (E)
- *Experienced of managing a large complex professional workforce and associated budgets (E)
- *Proven experience of quality and risk management including experience in analysing and resolving complex complaints/ incidents , human resource and professional issues (E)
- *Ability to lead and or support the management of change within a complex operational environment building engagement and involvement to ensure sustainability (E)
- *Can demonstrate knowledge of the national health agenda as it relates to the CDG (E)
- *Demonstrable appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health, NHS England and individual provider and commissioning organisations -- demonstrates breadth and depth of understanding of current NHS policy and ability to interpret and implement in practice (E)
- *Clear understanding of the concept and working arrangements of diverse clinical areas, health and social care partners and local councils, including those within Primary, Secondary and Tertiary care, or charitable/voluntary services & community leaders (E)
- *Can demonstrate a working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, the concept of Clinical Governance, Quality Improvement and evidence-based practice associate with the portfolio (E)
- *Can demonstrate working knowledge of relevant statue, intercollegiate guidance, literature, research and legislation relating to quality and safety of patient care. with a clear understanding and knowledge of National Policy directives/changes associated with nursing/ midwifery practice (E)
- *Able to think strategically and translate vision for local service into delivery by collaboration and partnership (E)
- *Track record of success in the management of significant changes and innovation with demonstrable results (E )
- *Demonstrate experience of the NHS strategic agenda together with an understanding of the current issues in nursing policy and practice and how this impacts on the CDG (E)
- *Understanding of the regulatory and statutory frameworks associated with NHS operating environment (E)
- *Understanding of the business planning process (E)
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Ability to work flexibly and where necessary outside of core working hours (E)
- *Ability to work at any site premises and travel within the UK on Trust business (E)
- *Ability to participate in a managers on call rota as part of the Trusts out of hours management provision (E)
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Adult/Child/Midwife NMC Registered Practitioner (Adult/Child/Midwife dependent upon post (E)
- *First Degree in Nursing or health related subject or equivalent (E)
- *Masters in a Health Related Subject or equivalent demonstrable experience supplemented by specialist training, experience or short courses to doctorate level or equivalent (E)
- *Evidence of recent post registration continuous professional development/qualification (E)
- *Evidence of accredited management / leadership training or evidence of practical application of expertise at this level (E)
- *Teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent (E)
Desirable
- ** Project management/ service improvement qualification (D)
Experience
Essential
- *Extensive experience post registration to include Senior Nursing posts at Band 8a or equivalent in an acute NHS provider or equivalent complex health care provider manging a number of services/departments as part of an MDT (E)
- *Experienced operational service manager familiar with managing capacity and demand for patient services within acute patient services (scheduled and unscheduled) (E)
- *Experience in setting and achieving objectives/KPI's (E)
- ** Experience in leading and implementing safety/quality Application form and experience initiatives and sustainable service Improvement (E)
- *Experience in contract management/negotiation associate with the speciality (D)
- *Experience in writing reports/presenting information Internally/externally in a timely manner to a range of Senior Manager's including Directors/Executive Directors (E)
- *Experience resource manager with experience in staff/performance & management and financial control mechanisms (E)
- *Demonstrable experience of leading change & problem solving in clinical settings, patient care and experience (E)
- *Evidence and experience in delivering nursing/ midwifery operational and strategic performance including strategic safe staffing and skill mix reviews, infection control, risk management , complaints and adverse incidents across range of services (E)
- *Experience of working on own initiative and as part of a team working with local and external teams, acting as an ambassador of a speciality (E)
- *Proven experience of leading engagement that drives behavioural and or practice change (E)
- *Experienced of managing a large complex professional workforce and associated budgets (E)
- *Proven experience of quality and risk management including experience in analysing and resolving complex complaints/ incidents , human resource and professional issues (E)
- *Ability to lead and or support the management of change within a complex operational environment building engagement and involvement to ensure sustainability (E)
- *Can demonstrate knowledge of the national health agenda as it relates to the CDG (E)
- *Demonstrable appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health, NHS England and individual provider and commissioning organisations -- demonstrates breadth and depth of understanding of current NHS policy and ability to interpret and implement in practice (E)
- *Clear understanding of the concept and working arrangements of diverse clinical areas, health and social care partners and local councils, including those within Primary, Secondary and Tertiary care, or charitable/voluntary services & community leaders (E)
- *Can demonstrate a working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, the concept of Clinical Governance, Quality Improvement and evidence-based practice associate with the portfolio (E)
- *Can demonstrate working knowledge of relevant statue, intercollegiate guidance, literature, research and legislation relating to quality and safety of patient care. with a clear understanding and knowledge of National Policy directives/changes associated with nursing/ midwifery practice (E)
- *Able to think strategically and translate vision for local service into delivery by collaboration and partnership (E)
- *Track record of success in the management of significant changes and innovation with demonstrable results (E )
- *Demonstrate experience of the NHS strategic agenda together with an understanding of the current issues in nursing policy and practice and how this impacts on the CDG (E)
- *Understanding of the regulatory and statutory frameworks associated with NHS operating environment (E)
- *Understanding of the business planning process (E)
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Ability to work flexibly and where necessary outside of core working hours (E)
- *Ability to work at any site premises and travel within the UK on Trust business (E)
- *Ability to participate in a managers on call rota as part of the Trusts out of hours management provision (E)
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
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).
