Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
*Please note, this vacancy is for internal recruitment within UHS only*
Main duties of the job
A 6 months secondment opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced senior nurse, allied health professional or healthcare scientist to join University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) as the Associate Divisional Director for Nursing and AHPs (ADDN/P) in Division A.
As a senior leader within Division A and the trust, you will work to assure the provision of safe, effective and evidence based care as part of the senior divisional, professional and clinical leadership team for all nurses and healthcare professions. If you have the passion, knowledge and experience to be a core member of our senior divisional management team, we would love to hear from you.
About us
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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At UHS we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOU'LL DOAs ADDN/P you will be a highly visible presence accountable to the director of nursing. Youll work to ensure the provision of high quality, evidence based, responsive services that hold the needs of the patient at the centre of care delivery.Your responsibilities will include: Provision of professional and managerial leadership across the Division, focusing on Governance, Patient Safety, Safeguarding and Clinical Standards. Leading on developments and innovation in nursing and practice standards linking with local and national agencies Being a highly visible presence, ensuring the provision of high quality, evidence based, responsive service which holds the needs of the patient at the centre of care delivery. Accountability for the direct delivery of high quality nursing care and continual review of standards in clinical practice working within the financial framework Leading on developing clinical and practice standards using Clinical Governance frameworks, patient feedback and audit. Divisional lead for specific quality agendas Leading corporate projects as agreed by the DDN and CNO
WHAT WERE LOOKING FORYou will be an inspiring and motivated nurse, AHP or HCS leader, whos committed to the consistent delivery of high standards of compassionate care, with the ability to challenge and influence practice. You will have a proven track record putting safety, quality and patient experience at the heart of practice. You will have demonstrable experience of leading nursing and clinical services, with experience of leading initiatives across an organisation. As a senior leader within the organisation you will also need to demonstrate the following skills: budget management formal and informal teaching staff and resource management project management and delivery
Applications are welcome from all nursing, allied health profession, and healthcare scientist backgrounds with a relevant registration.UHS offers fantastic training and development giving you the best possible opportunities to achieve the career you want. Development of our staff is central to the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care. We can offer opportunities to develop within a supportive environment, and our staff survey results reflect our commitment to facilitate your career progression.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the Job Description and Main Responsibilities section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
Interviews will be held the Week beginning 23rd March.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOU'LL DOAs ADDN/P you will be a highly visible presence accountable to the director of nursing. Youll work to ensure the provision of high quality, evidence based, responsive services that hold the needs of the patient at the centre of care delivery.Your responsibilities will include: Provision of professional and managerial leadership across the Division, focusing on Governance, Patient Safety, Safeguarding and Clinical Standards. Leading on developments and innovation in nursing and practice standards linking with local and national agencies Being a highly visible presence, ensuring the provision of high quality, evidence based, responsive service which holds the needs of the patient at the centre of care delivery. Accountability for the direct delivery of high quality nursing care and continual review of standards in clinical practice working within the financial framework Leading on developing clinical and practice standards using Clinical Governance frameworks, patient feedback and audit. Divisional lead for specific quality agendas Leading corporate projects as agreed by the DDN and CNO
WHAT WERE LOOKING FORYou will be an inspiring and motivated nurse, AHP or HCS leader, whos committed to the consistent delivery of high standards of compassionate care, with the ability to challenge and influence practice. You will have a proven track record putting safety, quality and patient experience at the heart of practice. You will have demonstrable experience of leading nursing and clinical services, with experience of leading initiatives across an organisation. As a senior leader within the organisation you will also need to demonstrate the following skills: budget management formal and informal teaching staff and resource management project management and delivery
Applications are welcome from all nursing, allied health profession, and healthcare scientist backgrounds with a relevant registration.UHS offers fantastic training and development giving you the best possible opportunities to achieve the career you want. Development of our staff is central to the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care. We can offer opportunities to develop within a supportive environment, and our staff survey results reflect our commitment to facilitate your career progression.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the Job Description and Main Responsibilities section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
Interviews will be held the Week beginning 23rd March.
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- First Degree, nursing diploma, or equivalent
- Evidence of recent further professional development (MBA/MSc or equivalent)
- Registered Nurse or Registered Health Care Professional/ Scientist (NNMC or HCPC)
- Evidence of management/ leadership development.
- Evidence of effective problem-solving and decision-making, implementing and sustaining changes in clinical practice across a complex division or organisation, engaging stakeholders through highly complex and sensitive communication such as during service reconfigurations or workforce redesign
- Experience at analysing complex data and/or national guidance and being able to interpret and apply it locally
- Evidence of effective leadership skills, team building skills and the ability to lead develop and reassure in achieving change
- Experience of leading cross boundary projects
Desirable
- Management and leadership qualification
- Previous strategic experience
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- First Degree, nursing diploma, or equivalent
- Evidence of recent further professional development (MBA/MSc or equivalent)
- Registered Nurse or Registered Health Care Professional/ Scientist (NNMC or HCPC)
- Evidence of management/ leadership development.
- Evidence of effective problem-solving and decision-making, implementing and sustaining changes in clinical practice across a complex division or organisation, engaging stakeholders through highly complex and sensitive communication such as during service reconfigurations or workforce redesign
- Experience at analysing complex data and/or national guidance and being able to interpret and apply it locally
- Evidence of effective leadership skills, team building skills and the ability to lead develop and reassure in achieving change
- Experience of leading cross boundary projects
Desirable
- Management and leadership qualification
- Previous strategic experience
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).
