Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trauma and Neurosciences triumvirate and the wider senior nursing team as the Group Director of Nursing and AHP's (GDNA).
The GDNA for Trauma and Neurosciences will have knowledge and expertise in Trauma and Neurosciences and so able to provide credible and visible leadership within the clinical group and as a key member of the corporate nursing teams. Alongside the Group Clinical Director and Group Director of Operations, the GDNA will be responsible for the delivery of the organisational strategy, the annual operational plan and financial performance. In addition provide clear operational leadership in patient flow/discharge planning.
The GDNA will lead on quality, safety and patient experience across the group, whilst also delivering corporate objectives that reflect the Chief Nursing Officer portfolio. Trauma and Neurosciences are proud to be part of an organisation that is designated Pathway to Excellence. The GDNA will lead with positivity and be part of the journey to redesignation in 2026.
Through living trust values, the GDNA will demonstrate their passion for continuous improvement towards world class.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Main duties of the job
- Proactively and positively contribute to the successful overall performance of the Trust.
- Proactively, meaningfully and consistently demonstrate the Trust Values in every day practice, decision making and interactions with patients and colleagues.
- To be an ambassador for the nursing/AHP profession within and external to the trust and to uphold the NMC/HCPC standards.
- To take a lead in the management of specific nursing functions across the Trust's group structure as agreed with the Chief Nursing Officer, Group Clinical Director and Group Director of Operations.
- To assist the Chief Nursing Officer, ensuring there is a balance between management of nursing and AHP's within a devolved group structure, and a consistency of quality and maintenance of professional standards.
- Make an active contribution to all major activities that take place within the Trust for corporate decision-making.
- Become proficient in UHCWi methodology, commissioning and leading quality improvement and instilling a discipline of daily management and standard work.
- Undertake one clinical shift per month and participate in the senior manager on-call rota, to include weekend working, as required.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide senior clinical leadership within the group, working alongside the designated Group Clinical Director and Group Director of Operations to deliver high quality performance.
- Together with the Group Clinical Director and Group Director of Operations, ensure that local objectives are aligned to the trust organisational strategy and quality strategy.
- Provide professional leadership across the group and line manage senior nurses, Modern Matrons and senior AHP staff as indicated.
- Lead the implementation of the UHCW strategic nursing, midwifery and AHP objectives at group level and taking organisational leadership, as appropriate.
- Provide expert clinical advice within the group reflecting NMC/AHP professional and regulatory standards, as appropriate.
- Lead the nursing and AHP contribution to quality governance and assurance within the group and upward reporting to include risk management, SIs, complaints and other outcome measures.
- Ensure all nursing and AHP actions from SIs are communicated to the workforce and processes for improvement and learning are systematically implemented.
- Together with the Group Clinical Director and Group Director of Operations, identify any outstanding issues of regulatory compliance e.g. CQC and ensure remedial / robust action plans.
- Be responsible for the oversight of operational delivery, to include effective patient flow and discharge planning across the group services, identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Establish a schedule for confirm and challenge of all quality metrics (within the group) to include safety thermometer, QUESTT, quality dashboard, IPC dashboard, safeguarding activity etc.
- Identify opportunities for innovation, learning and development, using UHCWi methods and embedded through role modelling (for example), senior nurse rounding and production boards.
- Responsible for coordinating research and development for nurses and AHPs across the Group.
- Analyse and interpret highly complex data to inform practice and assist in the determination of policy and professional/ practice development.
- Dissemination of knowledge through engagement in report writing, and reviewing, taking full responsibility for technical accuracy and reliability and being sensitive to the wider implications for dissemination.
- Undertake proactive horizon scanning for either developments relating to Trust work or opportunities for Trust involvement around health issues.
- Maintain affiliations with professional organisations linked to national direction advising the Chief Nursing Officer as appropriate.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide senior clinical leadership within the group, working alongside the designated Group Clinical Director and Group Director of Operations to deliver high quality performance.
- Together with the Group Clinical Director and Group Director of Operations, ensure that local objectives are aligned to the trust organisational strategy and quality strategy.
- Provide professional leadership across the group and line manage senior nurses, Modern Matrons and senior AHP staff as indicated.
- Lead the implementation of the UHCW strategic nursing, midwifery and AHP objectives at group level and taking organisational leadership, as appropriate.
- Provide expert clinical advice within the group reflecting NMC/AHP professional and regulatory standards, as appropriate.
- Lead the nursing and AHP contribution to quality governance and assurance within the group and upward reporting to include risk management, SIs, complaints and other outcome measures.
- Ensure all nursing and AHP actions from SIs are communicated to the workforce and processes for improvement and learning are systematically implemented.
- Together with the Group Clinical Director and Group Director of Operations, identify any outstanding issues of regulatory compliance e.g. CQC and ensure remedial / robust action plans.
- Be responsible for the oversight of operational delivery, to include effective patient flow and discharge planning across the group services, identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Establish a schedule for confirm and challenge of all quality metrics (within the group) to include safety thermometer, QUESTT, quality dashboard, IPC dashboard, safeguarding activity etc.
- Identify opportunities for innovation, learning and development, using UHCWi methods and embedded through role modelling (for example), senior nurse rounding and production boards.
- Responsible for coordinating research and development for nurses and AHPs across the Group.
- Analyse and interpret highly complex data to inform practice and assist in the determination of policy and professional/ practice development.
- Dissemination of knowledge through engagement in report writing, and reviewing, taking full responsibility for technical accuracy and reliability and being sensitive to the wider implications for dissemination.
- Undertake proactive horizon scanning for either developments relating to Trust work or opportunities for Trust involvement around health issues.
- Maintain affiliations with professional organisations linked to national direction advising the Chief Nursing Officer as appropriate.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
