Job summary
The interview date will be 25 September 2025
The Deputy
Associate Director of Nursing will be managerially and professionally
accountable for a number of wards/departments, Matrons and Lead Nurses. They
will provide clinical and professional leadership to the assigned clinical
wards and departments and specialist nursing teams ensuring that action is
taken at all levels to empower nurses/midwives to provide high standards of
care in a safe environment. They will uphold the reputation of the profession
and adhere to the NMC codes of conduct, making the care of all people their
first concern. The Deputy
Associate Director of Nursing will be highly visible and recognisable to
patients, relatives and staff and act as a champion for privacy and dignity,
professional standards and patient advocacy. They will act as a role model,
demonstrate respect, dignity and compassion when delivering their professional duties,
and uphold the principles of equality and diversity.The Deputy
Associate Director of Nursing will demonstrate effective leadership, setting,
monitoring and maintaining professional and clinical standards, working
collaborative, manage complaints and lead the nursing contribution for clinical
governance at a specialty/department level. They
will ensure that the requirements of the health act are adhered to and
infection control measures are implemented and monitored.
Main duties of the job
The Deputy
Associate Director of Nursing will be highly visible and recognisable to
patients, relatives and staff and act as a champion for privacy and dignity,
professional standards and patient advocacy. They will act as a role model,
demonstrate respect, dignity and compassion when delivering their professional
duties, and uphold the principles of equality and diversity.
The Deputy
Associate Director of Nursing will demonstrate effective leadership, setting,
monitoring and maintaining professional and clinical standards, working
collaborative, manage complaints and lead the nursing contribution for clinical
governance at a specialty/department level. They
will ensure that the requirements of the health act are adhered to and
infection control measures are implemented and monitored.
The Deputy
Associate Director of Nursing will facilitate developments and improvements in
practice by co-ordinating, supporting and empowering staff to implement
evidence based practice. They will take responsibility for leading on specific
initiatives as requested by the senior nursing team.
About us
We
reserve the right to close positions early
Barnsley
Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated
Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress
in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the
best Place to Work
We scored best
in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate
leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also
scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to
each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone
We are proud of
the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future
and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities
There has never
been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we
can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation
Barnsley
Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity
and fair treatment to all applicants
For
individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health
& care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert
to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no
longer eligible for sponsorship
The
cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only
be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description for 3061
Please refer to the attached
Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and
responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description for 3061
Please refer to the attached
Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and
responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse or Midwife as appropriate
- Teaching qualification or demonstrable evidence of equivalent relevant experience
- Educated to degree level
- Educated to masters level or equivalent
- Post graduate qualification within a leadership programme/study or evidence of practical application of expertise at this level
Values based questions
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- In around 100 words please describe a situation when you have shown care and compassion at work.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Proven track record of delivering high standards of care
- Coaching/facilitation/reassurance
- Staff development/empowerment
- Mediation and Negotiation
- Demonstrable influencing/inspiring
- Change management/decision making skills
- Demonstrable problem solving
- Well established communication/interpersonal
- Proven leadership qualities
- Ability to manage complex and competing issues
- Develop action plans and able to set standards
- Experience of clinical audit
- Flexibility
- Able to deliver formal Presentations
- Advanced keyboard/IT Skills
- Ability to write reports/papers as required
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working at a senior/matron level
- Demonstrable evidence of specialist knowledge of the professional leadership and management of nurses/midwives
- Demonstrable experience of leading change & problem solving in clinical settings, patient care and experience
- Experience of standard setting and audit
- Experience of influencing in clinical practice
- Experience in undertaking research and/or publication.
Desirable
- Has led or been part of a research project
- Trained in Root cause analysis
Knowledge and awareness
Essential
- Demonstrate a current in-depth knowledge of the national nursing agenda and professional issues.
- Demonstrate specialist knowledge of clinical speciality underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience
- Current professional and health service priorities
- Clinical Governance and patient safety agendas
- Health and Safety
- Confidentiality
- Safeguarding knowledge
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse or Midwife as appropriate
- Teaching qualification or demonstrable evidence of equivalent relevant experience
- Educated to degree level
- Educated to masters level or equivalent
- Post graduate qualification within a leadership programme/study or evidence of practical application of expertise at this level
Values based questions
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- In around 100 words please describe a situation when you have shown care and compassion at work.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Proven track record of delivering high standards of care
- Coaching/facilitation/reassurance
- Staff development/empowerment
- Mediation and Negotiation
- Demonstrable influencing/inspiring
- Change management/decision making skills
- Demonstrable problem solving
- Well established communication/interpersonal
- Proven leadership qualities
- Ability to manage complex and competing issues
- Develop action plans and able to set standards
- Experience of clinical audit
- Flexibility
- Able to deliver formal Presentations
- Advanced keyboard/IT Skills
- Ability to write reports/papers as required
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working at a senior/matron level
- Demonstrable evidence of specialist knowledge of the professional leadership and management of nurses/midwives
- Demonstrable experience of leading change & problem solving in clinical settings, patient care and experience
- Experience of standard setting and audit
- Experience of influencing in clinical practice
- Experience in undertaking research and/or publication.
Desirable
- Has led or been part of a research project
- Trained in Root cause analysis
Knowledge and awareness
Essential
- Demonstrate a current in-depth knowledge of the national nursing agenda and professional issues.
- Demonstrate specialist knowledge of clinical speciality underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience
- Current professional and health service priorities
- Clinical Governance and patient safety agendas
- Health and Safety
- Confidentiality
- Safeguarding knowledge
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).
