Job summary
Are you a passionate and experienced nursing leader looking to make a significant impact?
We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated individual to join our team as the Directorate Head of Nursing for Gynaecology, Outpatients and Private Patients within the Women's, Children's and Support Services Division.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide the nursing leadership and management for our outpatient, private patients and gynaecology services.
The Trust has outpatient facilities at the following sites: Frimley Park Hospital, Wexham Park Hospital, and community sites at Farnham, Fleet, Aldershot, The Parapet, King Edward VII, and St Mark's. They see over one million patients each year and manages a large, diverse nursing and AHP workforce.
The Trust runs gynaecology nurse led clinics, including colposcopy and hysteroscopy, and support the Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) service on both Frimley Park Hospital and Wexham Park Hospital.
Our Parkside, private patients, facility has three inpatients wards and outpatient facilities across Frimley Park Hospital, Heatherwood Hospital and Wexham Park Hospital.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic leadership and direction for nursing services within the Directorate.
- Ensure the highest standards of patient care and safety are maintained.
- Lead and manage a team of nursing professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement innovative care models.
- Drive quality improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Engage with patients, families, and the community to enhance the patient experience.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Registered Nurse with a valid NMC registration.
- Significant experience in a senior nursing leadership role
- Proven track record of delivering high-quality patient care and improving clinical outcomes.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Commitment to professional development and lifelong learning.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic leadership and direction for nursing services within the Directorate.
- Ensure the highest standards of patient care and safety are maintained.
- Lead and manage a team of nursing professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement innovative care models.
- Drive quality improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Engage with patients, families, and the community to enhance the patient experience.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Registered Nurse with a valid NMC registration.
- Significant experience in a senior nursing leadership role
- Proven track record of delivering high-quality patient care and improving clinical outcomes.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Commitment to professional development and lifelong learning.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC registration - Registered Nurse Child or Registered Sick Children's Nurse
Experience
Essential
- Experience - 2yrs at a senior nurse level
Qualifications
Essential
- Master's degree in nursing, leadership, management or relevant subject or equivalent (or able to demonstrate equivalent level of experience)
Skills
Essential
- Change management/improvement
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC registration - Registered Nurse Child or Registered Sick Children's Nurse
Experience
Essential
- Experience - 2yrs at a senior nurse level
Qualifications
Essential
- Master's degree in nursing, leadership, management or relevant subject or equivalent (or able to demonstrate equivalent level of experience)
Skills
Essential
- Change management/improvement
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).
