Job summary
Are you an exceptional, values driven senior nurse
leader ready to shape the future of patient care across our Trust? We are
seeking an outstanding Executive Director of Nursing, Midwifery and
Allied Health Professionals (NMAHPs) to join our
Board of Directors and lead our organisation in delivering compassionate, safe
and high quality care for our communities.
As an ambassador for NMAHPs the post
holder will ensure that professional contributions of nurses, midwives and
allied health professionals enable the Trust to meet business and strategic
goals in accordance with professional standards.
We
are looking for an experienced, compassionate and inclusive leader who embodies
our values and inspires confidence. You
will have substantial relevant experience as a senior nurse with Board level
experience, plus first-level NMC registration (nurse or midwife) and have a
Masters degree or equivalent in a relevant subject.
You will have demonstratable experience of
developing relationships into productive partnerships, with the ability to shape
and influence across organisational boundaries.
An in depth understanding of NHS policy and standards, current health
issues and best practice within NMAHP is essential. You will be committed to promoting equality,
reducing health inequalities, and fostering a culture where staff feel valued,
supported and empowered.
Interviews are expected to take place end of March - early April over a 2 day period.
Main duties of the job
As a key member of the Board, you will provide strategic leadership,
professional oversight and visible advocacy for all Nursing, Midwifery and
Allied Health Professional services. You will play a central role in shaping
organisational culture, driving improvement, and ensuring the highest standards
of clinical care, safety and experience.
The Executive Director is the lead for
the Safeguarding of Childrens and Adults services across the Trust, risk
management, professional lead of maternity, nominated individual for CQC and
has joint responsibility with the Executive Medical Director for Clinical
Governance.
As the most senior lead for the NMAHP
agenda, the post holder will provide assurance to the Board of Directors that
NMAHP standards are reviewed on an ongoing basis to meet the demands of
patients.
As
our most senior NMAHP leader, you will:
-
Provide positive, visible and inclusive leadership ensuring that
clinical services and management are responsive to the needs of our patients
-
Develop and implement strategy for NMAHPs
-
Lead patient experience, including the complaints process,
volunteers and chaplaincy services
-
Promote and develop a culture of learning, improvement, and high quality
compassionate care
-
Build strong partnerships across the health and care system
Please refer to the attached job
description for full outline of role/duties
About us
Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.
One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Executive Director of Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professionals
(NMAHPs) is a member of the Board of Directors, sharing corporate
responsibility for the strategic direction of the Trust and delivery of the
Trust vision and objectives.
The post-holder will be an ambassador role
model for NMAHPs ensuring that professional contributions of nurses, midwives
and allied health professionals (AHPs) enable the Trust to meet business and
strategic goals in accordance with professional standards.
The Executive Director will lead the
Safeguarding of Children and Adult services across the Trust and work with
external partners to improve care.
As the most senior lead for the NMAHP agenda,
the post holder will provide assurance to the Board of Directors that NMAHP
standards reviewed on an ongoing basis to meet the demands of patients.
The Executive Director is the lead for Risk
Management, nominated individual for CQC, Professional Lead for Maternity and
has joint responsibility, with the Executive Medical Director for Clinical
Governance.
Provide leadership and professional
governance for NMAHPs.
Please refer to job description / person specification for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Executive Director of Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professionals
(NMAHPs) is a member of the Board of Directors, sharing corporate
responsibility for the strategic direction of the Trust and delivery of the
Trust vision and objectives.
The post-holder will be an ambassador role
model for NMAHPs ensuring that professional contributions of nurses, midwives
and allied health professionals (AHPs) enable the Trust to meet business and
strategic goals in accordance with professional standards.
The Executive Director will lead the
Safeguarding of Children and Adult services across the Trust and work with
external partners to improve care.
As the most senior lead for the NMAHP agenda,
the post holder will provide assurance to the Board of Directors that NMAHP
standards reviewed on an ongoing basis to meet the demands of patients.
The Executive Director is the lead for Risk
Management, nominated individual for CQC, Professional Lead for Maternity and
has joint responsibility, with the Executive Medical Director for Clinical
Governance.
Provide leadership and professional
governance for NMAHPs.
Please refer to job description / person specification for full details.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial relevant experience as senior nurse with Board level experience.
- Experienced, compassionate and inclusive manager with a proven track record of outstanding leadership and management of nursing and clinical services.
- Demonstrable experience of developing relationships into productive partnerships, cross boundary working and working with stakeholders at all levels.
- Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills; capable of interpreting and evaluating complex, multi-faceted information; ability to summarise complex information; ability to make judgements and advise on the best course of action.
- Extensive experience of leading and successfully implementing service improvement/redesign programmes in a multi-disciplinary environment/ across a range of services.
- A credible track record in leading and developing nursing, midwifery and AHP strategies in complex patient environments.
- In depth understanding of the dynamics of the National Health Service, the NHS regulatory environment and values of the UK public sector.
- Demonstrable and detailed understanding of current health issues, national policy and standards, as well as best practice locally, nationally and internationally, particularly related to nursing, midwifery, AHPs patient experience, quality and safety.
- Proven ability to work across organisational boundaries, develop networks and alliances, project a vision and obtain ownership and commitment from stakeholders.
- Knowledge and understanding of key organisational systems and modernisation agenda.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Resilience required to operate in a challenging organisation and a complex external environment.
- A leader who leads by example and empowers others, even in high pressure environments.
- Highly motivated to deliver high standards that contribute to the improvement in the quality of services.
- Personal and professional demeanour and credibility that always generates trust, with confidence in others and motivated to make a difference in whatever way they can.
- Demonstrable experience of role-modelling Trust values.
- Values and respects others, treats everyone as an individual, is non-judgemental and commitment to leading and driving creating an inclusive culture.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Leadership qualities, along with highly developed oral, written and presentation skills, with the ability to develop, communication and gain ownership for a clear vision.
- The ability to shape and influence across organisational boundaries.
- A successful track record of leading and facilitating major change and transformation programmes, including cultural change.
- Good influencing skills, able to convince through personal credibility rather than managerial authority.
- Ability to think and act strategically, developing practical, innovative and creative solutions to the management of strategic issues and complex problems.
- Evidence of supporting, guiding and coaching senior and executive staff to role-model values.
- The ability to shape and influence across organisational boundaries.
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject
- First level (NMC) registered nurse or midwife
- Evidence of continual CPD
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial relevant experience as senior nurse with Board level experience.
- Experienced, compassionate and inclusive manager with a proven track record of outstanding leadership and management of nursing and clinical services.
- Demonstrable experience of developing relationships into productive partnerships, cross boundary working and working with stakeholders at all levels.
- Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills; capable of interpreting and evaluating complex, multi-faceted information; ability to summarise complex information; ability to make judgements and advise on the best course of action.
- Extensive experience of leading and successfully implementing service improvement/redesign programmes in a multi-disciplinary environment/ across a range of services.
- A credible track record in leading and developing nursing, midwifery and AHP strategies in complex patient environments.
- In depth understanding of the dynamics of the National Health Service, the NHS regulatory environment and values of the UK public sector.
- Demonstrable and detailed understanding of current health issues, national policy and standards, as well as best practice locally, nationally and internationally, particularly related to nursing, midwifery, AHPs patient experience, quality and safety.
- Proven ability to work across organisational boundaries, develop networks and alliances, project a vision and obtain ownership and commitment from stakeholders.
- Knowledge and understanding of key organisational systems and modernisation agenda.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Resilience required to operate in a challenging organisation and a complex external environment.
- A leader who leads by example and empowers others, even in high pressure environments.
- Highly motivated to deliver high standards that contribute to the improvement in the quality of services.
- Personal and professional demeanour and credibility that always generates trust, with confidence in others and motivated to make a difference in whatever way they can.
- Demonstrable experience of role-modelling Trust values.
- Values and respects others, treats everyone as an individual, is non-judgemental and commitment to leading and driving creating an inclusive culture.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Leadership qualities, along with highly developed oral, written and presentation skills, with the ability to develop, communication and gain ownership for a clear vision.
- The ability to shape and influence across organisational boundaries.
- A successful track record of leading and facilitating major change and transformation programmes, including cultural change.
- Good influencing skills, able to convince through personal credibility rather than managerial authority.
- Ability to think and act strategically, developing practical, innovative and creative solutions to the management of strategic issues and complex problems.
- Evidence of supporting, guiding and coaching senior and executive staff to role-model values.
- The ability to shape and influence across organisational boundaries.
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject
- First level (NMC) registered nurse or midwife
- Evidence of continual CPD
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).
.png){kind=logo}
