Job summary
*This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.*
This is an exciting opportunity to join a directorate and Trust that is developing in many ways. There has been investment in the estate and workforce creating opportunity for progression and staff development.The directorate structure has evolved greatly over recent times to support the development of services.
We are an organisation that prides themselves on creating an environment that adheres the Trust values, ensuring the culture reflects through staff and the excellent care patients receive.
We are looking for:
Focus on the provision of high-quality care, visibility, professional leadership with a clear remit of setting/maintaining standards of clinical excellence, improving outcomes and experiences for patients. An individual who shows great desire for innovation
Strong clinical knowledge base and expertise in the nursing care of specialty medical patients
Great people and leadership skills andwho wants to learn and develop within a challenging and exciting role
Excellent communication and influencing skills to develop and maintain effective relationships and networks, and be able to initiate and support change with the tenacity and passion required to drive new ways of working
Main duties of the job
Hours per week: 37.5
Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.
The successful candidate for this secondment opportunity will be self-driven to lead on the development of patient care and new innovations, across cardiology, respiratory and gastroenterology specialties.
Responsible for delivering the requirements of the key roles outlined in the Matron's Handbook (NHS, 2021) and associated Matron Competencies.
Responsible for senior professional leadership to the nursing workforce within the directorate, ensuring efficient and effective use of resources.
To deliver professional and operational priorities and quality improvement programmes supporting the operational management of the Directorate.
Responsible for visible, accessible and strong clinical leadership, patient experience and the delivery of safe, timely, high quality care across the identified clinical areas. Leading on the delivery of National key performance indicators.
Promote/adhere to professional standards of care and promote a professional image of nursing that inspires confidence in the team, service users, family members and carers and the healthcare community as a whole. Additionally creating an environment that supports staff well-being
About us
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters level education or equivalent experience in relevant related subject area
- First Level Registered Nurse
- Teaching and Assessing Course or equivalent
Desirable
- Suitable Management qualification
- Leadership / management qualification
- Speciality specific qualification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to lead and direct clinical teams and proactively manage performance to ensure delivery of key operational standards
- Presentation/associated IT skills including Microsoft word including Excel and PowerPoint applications
- Ability to write clear and concise reports and present information relevant to sphere of responsibility within agreed timescales
- Excellent communicator with effective persuasion and negotiation skills and the ability to motivate and influence others
- Ability to manage projects and complex tasks requiring analytical and problem solving skills
Desirable
- Experience of business planning or project management
- Experience of leading people through change
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in NHS at a senior level
- Significant post-registration experience in a leadership position
- Demonstrable clinical experience within the relevant area
- Operational management experience of working within nursing services
- Budgetary management, cost improvement planning and quality assessment
- Good track record of internal and external partnership working
- Management of employee relations in accordance with Human Resource policies and procedures
- Practical experience of leading change management agendas
- Understanding clinical governance, risk assessment, appraisal and mitigation
- Proven experience of creating opportunities through partnership working
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of medical specialties, services and the subsequent management of patients within an acute setting
- Clinical Supervision in practice
Desirable
- Workforce planning
- Root Cause Analysis training
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters level education or equivalent experience in relevant related subject area
- First Level Registered Nurse
- Teaching and Assessing Course or equivalent
Desirable
- Suitable Management qualification
- Leadership / management qualification
- Speciality specific qualification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to lead and direct clinical teams and proactively manage performance to ensure delivery of key operational standards
- Presentation/associated IT skills including Microsoft word including Excel and PowerPoint applications
- Ability to write clear and concise reports and present information relevant to sphere of responsibility within agreed timescales
- Excellent communicator with effective persuasion and negotiation skills and the ability to motivate and influence others
- Ability to manage projects and complex tasks requiring analytical and problem solving skills
Desirable
- Experience of business planning or project management
- Experience of leading people through change
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in NHS at a senior level
- Significant post-registration experience in a leadership position
- Demonstrable clinical experience within the relevant area
- Operational management experience of working within nursing services
- Budgetary management, cost improvement planning and quality assessment
- Good track record of internal and external partnership working
- Management of employee relations in accordance with Human Resource policies and procedures
- Practical experience of leading change management agendas
- Understanding clinical governance, risk assessment, appraisal and mitigation
- Proven experience of creating opportunities through partnership working
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of medical specialties, services and the subsequent management of patients within an acute setting
- Clinical Supervision in practice
Desirable
- Workforce planning
- Root Cause Analysis training
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
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).
