Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work at The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust, in the role of Chief Nursing Officer.
Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust and The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust have moved to work together in a Group model. As part of this collaboration a Group Chief Nursing Officer role has been created and individual Trust Chief Nurses for each organisation reporting to the Group Chief Nursing Officer.
The postholder will provide motivational and inspirational leadership to Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals (AHP) across the Trust, provide nursing, midwifery and AHP advice to the Group Board, managers and clinicians in accordance with national policy and guidance, and provide leadership and management of the Quality agenda including a strategic direction and management of the Quality and Patient Experience agenda.
Furthermore, the postholder will work collaboratively with the site Chief Medical Officer to develop a culture which embeds Clinical Quality and Governance and monitors its effectiveness, as well as supporting the Director of Infection Prevention and Control in developing strategies to ensure effective infection prevention and control and prevent avoidable healthcare associated infections.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will collaborate with the Chief Medical Officer and Chief Operating Officer to oversee and deliver the Trust's quality and professional strategy priorities, ensuring their progress and effectiveness are monitored at Group Board level.
The postholder will oversee the Trust's Quality and Patient Experience agenda, collaborating with the Chief Medical Officer to produce the Annual Quality Account. They will lead delivery plans for patient and public involvement, quality, and safety, ensuring strong governance over quality, safety, and patient experience.
The postholder will collaborate with senior leadership to drive the Trust's risk management and governance strategies, support workforce and recruitment initiatives, work with finance to achieve efficiencies, and assist in implementing national standards for hospital cleanliness and food quality.
The postholder will support the Trust's management, strategic service development, business planning, and broader health strategy.
The postholder will act as the Trust's representative on professional nursing, midwifery, and AHP matters at various levels, fostering partnerships and integrating best practice.
The postholder will oversee Infection Prevention and Control across the Trust, and hold corporate responsibility for safeguarding adults and children.
About us
At The Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making The Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
The Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Excellent academic record at 1st Degree level or above.
- Educated to masters degree level in health-related subject or equivalent.
- Relevant professional nursing qualification.
- NMC registration.
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Innovative thinking and the confidence to encourage creativity in others.
- A strong commitment to making service improvements and achieving positive outcomes for patients.
- The determination to achieve high standards of excellence and challenge poor performance.
- Drive, energy, enthusiasm and resilience.
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Excellent influencing and negotiating skills, and the ability to develop constructive relationships with relevant stakeholders.
- The ability to communicate the Trust's and The Group vision and values in a way that inspires staff and partners to contribute fully and to appreciate the contribution they can make to the success of the Trust and Group.
- A strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty, inclusiveness and high standards.
- An understanding of strengths and limitations.
Desirable
- Awareness and use of emotional intelligence techniques.
Experience
Essential
- Successful track record of senior nursing leadership at Board level within a complex acute healthcare environment.
- Comprehensive knowledge of patient safety systems and processes including clinical risk and safeguarding vulnerable people.
- Demonstrable track record of achievement in quality and patient experience.
- Experience in leading service and transformational change.
- Effective partnership and working with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstration of significant experience in situational leadership, human resource management and people development.
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Evidence of recent management and leadership development.
Planning and Organisation Skills
Essential
- An understanding of healthcare planning, systems and service improvement methodologies.
- The ability to set ambitious targets aimed at delivering added value to the service.
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values
Essential
- Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services.
- Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility.
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong, and their contribution is valued.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Excellent academic record at 1st Degree level or above.
- Educated to masters degree level in health-related subject or equivalent.
- Relevant professional nursing qualification.
- NMC registration.
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Innovative thinking and the confidence to encourage creativity in others.
- A strong commitment to making service improvements and achieving positive outcomes for patients.
- The determination to achieve high standards of excellence and challenge poor performance.
- Drive, energy, enthusiasm and resilience.
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Excellent influencing and negotiating skills, and the ability to develop constructive relationships with relevant stakeholders.
- The ability to communicate the Trust's and The Group vision and values in a way that inspires staff and partners to contribute fully and to appreciate the contribution they can make to the success of the Trust and Group.
- A strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty, inclusiveness and high standards.
- An understanding of strengths and limitations.
Desirable
- Awareness and use of emotional intelligence techniques.
Experience
Essential
- Successful track record of senior nursing leadership at Board level within a complex acute healthcare environment.
- Comprehensive knowledge of patient safety systems and processes including clinical risk and safeguarding vulnerable people.
- Demonstrable track record of achievement in quality and patient experience.
- Experience in leading service and transformational change.
- Effective partnership and working with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstration of significant experience in situational leadership, human resource management and people development.
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Evidence of recent management and leadership development.
Planning and Organisation Skills
Essential
- An understanding of healthcare planning, systems and service improvement methodologies.
- The ability to set ambitious targets aimed at delivering added value to the service.
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values
Essential
- Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services.
- Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility.
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong, and their contribution is valued.
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).
