Job summary
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT) is a large provider of acute services, serving a population of over 750,000 in outer North East London. The trust operates from two sites; Queen's Hospital and King George Hospital. There are approximately 900 beds across both sites. Queens Hospital is the trust's main acute hospital and opened in 2006. It is the main hospital for people living in Havering, Dagenham and Brentwood. The hospital includes a hyper acute stroke unit (HASU), a large birthing centre, a renal dialysis unit and specialist neuroscience centre. The Emergency Department (ED) treats over 150,000 walk-in and ambulance emergencies each year.King George Hospital opened at its current site in Ilford in 1995 and provides acute and rehabilitation services for residents across Redbridge, Barking & Dagenham, and Havering, as well as providing some services to patients from South West Essex.
We are looking for a highly motivated, responsible person with a strong sense of accountability to fulfill this exciting role of Head of nursing within the Surgery, Anaesthetics and Critical Care Group with a specific focus on Non Inpatient services. Working as part of a team of three Heads of Nursing supporting the Director of Nursing with Operational and Strategic priorities and direction.
Main duties of the job
The Head of Nursing role is a senior nursing role providing leadership and direction to nursing staff within a designated directorate or site, consisting of multiple specialties located across Queen's and King George Hospitals, and other satellite sites.
The post holder will work in a directorate triumvirate with the Clinical Director and the General Manager, with a particular focus on providing high quality, safe, well-governed, productive and cost-effective services which support the Trust in delivering its strategic objectives.
With guidance and direction from the Clinical Group triumvirate the postholder with contribute and implement Clinical Group strategy. This will include working with the Chief Nurse, Senior Nurses and Heads of Therapy Services to support, influence and guide the development and delivery of excellent nursing care.
The post holder will be the professional accountable nursing leader across the directorate or site ensuring appropriate structures are in place to support and inspire staff at all levels encouraging innovation, excellence and succession planning.
The postholder will support the Clinical Group Director of Nursing / Midwifery /Healthcare Professionals and others in providing strategic and inspirational leadership that will create a caring, fair and open culture in line with our Trust values.
About us
Under the leadership of our Chair Jacqui Smith and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, we provide care for the residents of three of the most diverse London boroughs. More than half of our 7,500 strong workforce are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and most live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.
Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals, operating from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London.
As we recover from Covid-19, we're proud to be leading the way nationally in reducing the time our patients wait to get the treatment they need. The pandemic provided the drive forour teams to innovate and change.
We know we have more work to do to improve waiting times for urgent and emergency care, and our performance against the four-hour emergency access standard remains challenged, in comparison to many other London trusts.
We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We're also pleased to be part of the NEL Cancer Alliance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We have an outstanding commitment to delivering the highest levels of clinical excellence and outcomes for our patients. By providing safe, exceptional standards of personalised care at all times, to ensure the best patient experience.
We are looking for someone who will be a highly visible role model providing professional and clinical leadership to a team of experienced senior nurses. The role requires an individual who is consistently supportive to promote exceptional teamwork and who will be able to nurture a positive culture. You will possess excellent communication skills, and an ability to work as a team member whilst retaining a leadership role. You will bring with you a proven track record of managing people, budgets and performance and have experience in similar clinical environments.
You will be someone who has a positive outlook, strong leadership and high standards and the ability to inspire your teams setting a clear and compelling vision. You will need to be able to influence and support everyone around you and be enthusiastic and positive about change.
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Mothiga Chandrakumar, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5934. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We have an outstanding commitment to delivering the highest levels of clinical excellence and outcomes for our patients. By providing safe, exceptional standards of personalised care at all times, to ensure the best patient experience.
We are looking for someone who will be a highly visible role model providing professional and clinical leadership to a team of experienced senior nurses. The role requires an individual who is consistently supportive to promote exceptional teamwork and who will be able to nurture a positive culture. You will possess excellent communication skills, and an ability to work as a team member whilst retaining a leadership role. You will bring with you a proven track record of managing people, budgets and performance and have experience in similar clinical environments.
You will be someone who has a positive outlook, strong leadership and high standards and the ability to inspire your teams setting a clear and compelling vision. You will need to be able to influence and support everyone around you and be enthusiastic and positive about change.
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Mothiga Chandrakumar, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5934. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council or AHP equivalent
- Masters qualification in health subject
Desirable
Experience/Knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of current changes within BHRUT
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Budgetary, performance and leadership skills demonstrated in application
Desirable
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council or AHP equivalent
- Masters qualification in health subject
Desirable
Experience/Knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of current changes within BHRUT
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Budgetary, performance and leadership skills demonstrated in application
Desirable
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
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).
