Job summary
This post brings together Safe Staffing and Chief Nursing Information Officer (CNIO) into one role to strategically lead on both the safer Staffing and agendas across the three Trust Care Groups.
The safer staffing role will support and professionally advise the divisional clinical leads to manage their overarching safer staffing and also the Trust Executive Nursing team to exercise its duty with regard to safer staffing. In particular, the delivery of the standards related to the Care Quality Commissions (CQC) regulatory framework outcome 13 - staffing and NQB.
As the CNIO you will act as a change agent working with nursing and clinical leadership teams in the identification, development, planning, implementation, and measurement of initiatives that enable the workforce to deliver high quality patient care and be enabled through advanced digital technology through the following -
The successful candidate will be a subject matter expert and have proven professional knowledge, skills and credibility in this arena.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will undertake a number of components to support this, including:
Ensure national safer staffing and workforce policy is understood and translated into practice within the Trust.
Maintain up to date knowledge of the statutory requirements of safer staffing.
Support, lead and direct the annual establishment reviews, escalating unmet need through to QoG.
Support clinical services and the executive nursing team to undertake the monthly reporting and also 6 monthly declaration.
Support clinical areas to effectively report safer staffing concerns on a day to day basis
Work collaboratively with the Trust data and information leads to ensure safe staffing reporting is accurate, accessible and timely.
Support clinical teams and departments in the overarching impact of safer staffing, gaps and any consequent patient's safety or quality concerns.
Support relevant teams and departments in the wider recruitment and workforce plans.
Contribute to the robust management of nursing and midwifery temporary [bank and agency] staffing for the Trust.
Work closely with Divisions and HR to establish Nursing and AHP workforce processes and plans to support the Trusts workforce strategy and business plans.
Work with clinical teams to provide electronic systems that are fit for purpose and where we evidence learning from staff voice and through other means such as PSIIs.
Support and embed new technology and keep abreast of key national developments and digital opportunities.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will act as a change agent working with nursing and clinical leadership teams in the identification, development, planning, implementation, and measurement of initiatives that enable the workforce to deliver high quality patient care and be enabled through advanced digital technology through the following -
Use technology and information to enable smarter, safer working.
Digitise our health and care records so that information can be shared quickly, appropriately, securely, to improve health outcomes.
Provide public facing digital services.
Understand our data and its context to be able to make informed decisions to improve patient care and population health.
The CNIO will challenge current practice, promote innovation and champion the development of a clinically appropriate information culture across the organisation. The role will identify the opportunities for standardisation and improvement of digital health solutions and clinical decision support and champion the role of clinical informatics as an enabler of safe and effective care.
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will act as a change agent working with nursing and clinical leadership teams in the identification, development, planning, implementation, and measurement of initiatives that enable the workforce to deliver high quality patient care and be enabled through advanced digital technology through the following -
Use technology and information to enable smarter, safer working.
Digitise our health and care records so that information can be shared quickly, appropriately, securely, to improve health outcomes.
Provide public facing digital services.
Understand our data and its context to be able to make informed decisions to improve patient care and population health.
The CNIO will challenge current practice, promote innovation and champion the development of a clinically appropriate information culture across the organisation. The role will identify the opportunities for standardisation and improvement of digital health solutions and clinical decision support and champion the role of clinical informatics as an enabler of safe and effective care.
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Qualification
- Educated to degree level [or equivalent] and has an in-depth experience of information handling / analysis in a work environment
- Full UK driving licence. Access to vehicle for work purposes
Desirable
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Experience
Essential
- Experience in identifying reporting requirements and developing reports to customers specifications.
- In depth experience in health or public sector
Desirable
- Has implemented new tools and systems for information reporting or analysis
- Implementing or supporting modern dashboard tools
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of data structures.
- Understanding of key national and local policy drivers / targets applicable to Safer Staffing.
- Knowledge of Information Governance, Data Security, Data Protection, Caldicott Guidelines, Freedom of Information Act.
- Awareness of provider data, reporting, outcome measurement.
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS organisation and activity currencies
Skills
Essential
- High level analytical and evaluative skills.
- Able to produce own reports in a logical and structured way and to a high standard of presentation.
- Ability to present and explain the result of complex information analysis in a clear and understandable way.
- Good presentation skills.
- Good Communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
- Ability to manage own work and prioritise workload.
- Highly numerate
- Ability to understand how own role and duties relate to broader strategic issues
Desirable
Approach
Essential
- Personally credible and proactive.
- Self-Motivated, a quick learner with a sense of responsibility.
- Flexible and adaptable in a rapidly changing organisational environment.
- Proactive and enthusiastic.
- Self-assured and able to influence and persuade non-IT professionals.
- To act honestly and with integrity.
Desirable
- Innovative and imaginative and an ability to act on the ideas of others.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Qualification
- Educated to degree level [or equivalent] and has an in-depth experience of information handling / analysis in a work environment
- Full UK driving licence. Access to vehicle for work purposes
Desirable
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Experience
Essential
- Experience in identifying reporting requirements and developing reports to customers specifications.
- In depth experience in health or public sector
Desirable
- Has implemented new tools and systems for information reporting or analysis
- Implementing or supporting modern dashboard tools
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of data structures.
- Understanding of key national and local policy drivers / targets applicable to Safer Staffing.
- Knowledge of Information Governance, Data Security, Data Protection, Caldicott Guidelines, Freedom of Information Act.
- Awareness of provider data, reporting, outcome measurement.
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS organisation and activity currencies
Skills
Essential
- High level analytical and evaluative skills.
- Able to produce own reports in a logical and structured way and to a high standard of presentation.
- Ability to present and explain the result of complex information analysis in a clear and understandable way.
- Good presentation skills.
- Good Communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
- Ability to manage own work and prioritise workload.
- Highly numerate
- Ability to understand how own role and duties relate to broader strategic issues
Desirable
Approach
Essential
- Personally credible and proactive.
- Self-Motivated, a quick learner with a sense of responsibility.
- Flexible and adaptable in a rapidly changing organisational environment.
- Proactive and enthusiastic.
- Self-assured and able to influence and persuade non-IT professionals.
- To act honestly and with integrity.
Desirable
- Innovative and imaginative and an ability to act on the ideas of others.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
