Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to deliver strong leadership in nursing to transform the health and care of patients and communities through a fast-changing national Genomic Medicine Service.
The Nursing Lead will be supported by the Chief Nurse(s) of the East GMSA, be part of a multi-disciplinary Clinical Leadership Team and will provide clinical leadership for the delivery of national and local nursing activities including:
Nurse-led transformation projects (local or part of the national Nursing & Midwifery Collaborative (attended by all 7 GMSAs)
Building capacity and capability across the nursing including the identification of essential skill sets and competencies for the embedding of genomic medicine as part of baseline reviews
Large-scale change including embedding genomics into workforce plans and establishing a network of nursing genomic champions across the East of England and East Midlands.
The East GMSA is an Alliance Partnership between Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Norfolk and Norwich University NHS Foundation Trust, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust and Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
Main duties of the job
Provide clinical leadership, experience, and expertise in genomics by working in cohesion and collaboration with all GMSA NMW leads and NMW at the GU in NHS England in order to identify, test and implement improvements in clinical practice to support the embedding of the Genomic Medicine Service across the East
Lead and embed East GMSA Nursing Network, including the identification and development of regional genomic champions in nursing through education and training
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary Clinical Leadership Team to deliver local and national priorities including equitable access to genomic testing and supporting the nursing workforce use genomics safely, effectively and efficiently
Participate in the development of the East GMSA strategy and business plan, ensuring nursing forms an integral part of the Genomic Medicine Service's future
Develop innovative strategies to guide and coach nursing teams in developing and strengthening leadership skills in genomics
Lead on the development of and be accountable for projects/improvement strategies including research and development to identify, develop and promote best practice
Help identify and understand the touchpoints where education and training is needed across the geography, improving the education and capability of the nursing workforce in genomics
About us
The East GMSA is an Alliance Partnership between Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Norfolk and Norwich University NHS Foundation Trust, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust and Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. While recruitment for this role is being coordinated by CUH, the successful candidate will be employed by and located at the nearest NHS Trust Alliance Partner within the East GMSA.
Please note: Your full application details will be shared between the 4 Partnership Trusts, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH), Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH), University Hospitals Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) and Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.
Closing date is midnight on 3 March 2024
Interviews are due to be held on 22 March 2024
While recruitment for this role is being coordinated by CUH, the successful candidate will be based at the nearest NHS Trust Alliance Partner within the East Midlands area to join the established East of England Nurse lead. East GMSA partner Trusts (Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH), Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH), University Hospitals Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) and Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH))
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.
Closing date is midnight on 3 March 2024
Interviews are due to be held on 22 March 2024
While recruitment for this role is being coordinated by CUH, the successful candidate will be based at the nearest NHS Trust Alliance Partner within the East Midlands area to join the established East of England Nurse lead. East GMSA partner Trusts (Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH), Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH), University Hospitals Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) and Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH))
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse with extensive clinical experience.
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in a specialist area.
- Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development.
- Further training or significant experience in project management or supporting large scale change
Desirable
- Genomics qualification and/or extensive knowledge of genomics in practice
- Doctoral level qualifications
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Leadership and/or management experience.
- Significant subject matter expertise across a number of key areas relating to nursing leadership, transformation and service improvement, large scale change and developing networks and collaborations
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development.
- Demonstrable senior management experience.
- Experience of delivering against competing priorities and deadlines while also directing the work of teams/individuals.
- Member of relevant professional body.
- Demonstrable commitment to partnership working with a range of organisations and professions.
- Experience of planning and improving quality of patient services.
- Experience of successfully managing complex change e.g. workforce or service redesign.
- Experience of delivering or supporting the delivery of education and training.
- Experience in a range of nursing specialties and models of care.
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of NHS policy and strategy with a proven ability to translate into local action.
- Current knowledge of relevant professional and Policy Initiatives.
- Experience of successfully managing an operational service including budget management /financial planning and strategic development.
- Recent evidence of leading clinical innovation or leading change within clinical practice.
Desirable
- Genomics as part of clinical care and/or research, including the 100,000 Genomes Project.
- Experience of budgetary responsible, including budget setting with evidence of working knowledge of financial processes.
- Evidence of working at a national or regional level.
Skills
Essential
- Provide and receive highly complex, sensitive and contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups.
- Negotiate on difficult and very complex and detailed issues.
- Strategic thinking and ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise.
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
- Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options.
- Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action.
- Plans and organises a broad range of complex activities, formulating and adjusting plans to reflect changing circumstances.
- Demonstrable ability to deliver at pace in complex environment.
- Works with stakeholders to develop performance improvement plans and to develop plans for innovation.
- Demonstrable experience of delivering results through the development and management of teams to ensure success and use a range of levers in the absence of direct line management responsibility.
- Ability to build effective cross functional working relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders to drive the vision of the GMSA.
- Ability to work without close supervision, providing specialist advice.
Desirable
- Experience of participating in/leading nursing research.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel across sites where required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse with extensive clinical experience.
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in a specialist area.
- Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development.
- Further training or significant experience in project management or supporting large scale change
Desirable
- Genomics qualification and/or extensive knowledge of genomics in practice
- Doctoral level qualifications
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Leadership and/or management experience.
- Significant subject matter expertise across a number of key areas relating to nursing leadership, transformation and service improvement, large scale change and developing networks and collaborations
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development.
- Demonstrable senior management experience.
- Experience of delivering against competing priorities and deadlines while also directing the work of teams/individuals.
- Member of relevant professional body.
- Demonstrable commitment to partnership working with a range of organisations and professions.
- Experience of planning and improving quality of patient services.
- Experience of successfully managing complex change e.g. workforce or service redesign.
- Experience of delivering or supporting the delivery of education and training.
- Experience in a range of nursing specialties and models of care.
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of NHS policy and strategy with a proven ability to translate into local action.
- Current knowledge of relevant professional and Policy Initiatives.
- Experience of successfully managing an operational service including budget management /financial planning and strategic development.
- Recent evidence of leading clinical innovation or leading change within clinical practice.
Desirable
- Genomics as part of clinical care and/or research, including the 100,000 Genomes Project.
- Experience of budgetary responsible, including budget setting with evidence of working knowledge of financial processes.
- Evidence of working at a national or regional level.
Skills
Essential
- Provide and receive highly complex, sensitive and contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups.
- Negotiate on difficult and very complex and detailed issues.
- Strategic thinking and ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise.
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
- Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options.
- Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action.
- Plans and organises a broad range of complex activities, formulating and adjusting plans to reflect changing circumstances.
- Demonstrable ability to deliver at pace in complex environment.
- Works with stakeholders to develop performance improvement plans and to develop plans for innovation.
- Demonstrable experience of delivering results through the development and management of teams to ensure success and use a range of levers in the absence of direct line management responsibility.
- Ability to build effective cross functional working relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders to drive the vision of the GMSA.
- Ability to work without close supervision, providing specialist advice.
Desirable
- Experience of participating in/leading nursing research.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel across sites where required
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).