Job summary
This post is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual with extensive nursing or AHP experience and leadership skills who is highly motivated, energetic and driven. It will appeal to anyone who thrives in an environment which is focused on building upon and continually improving quality, safety and patient experience.
The post holder will work collaboratively with the Divisional Triumvirate team and RLH Corporate Nursing Teams. You will professionally and clinically support the leadership of the clinical workforce to deliver and achieve project outcomes.
As the post holder you will be responsible for the delivery of quality improvement projects for the RLH & MEH sites to ensure the provision of safe, quality and effective services within your remit. You will ensure that services provide the highest standards of professional practice, budgetary and performance management, and service improvement at all times; driving quality in our services to ensure outstanding patient care is at the heart of all we do.
We are seeking to recruit an inspirational leader with the ability to provide strategic vision, clinical expertise and the ability to direct and influence change that drives quality improvement and associated efficiencies. You will possess a demonstrable record of success in change management, service improvement and reduction of harm. The successful candidate will need to be able to continue to develop the workforce in order to meet the changing service demands.
Main duties of the job
- To Support the Assistant Director of Nursing for Quality Improvement and Transformation on all aspects of the Trust quality improvement and ward accreditation programme ensuring that all clinical areas are taken through the assessment process
- To contribute to project planning, start-up and delivery; Promoting an understanding of the Trusts transformation programme and championing the professional discipline of project management with DGT
- To develop, maintain and deliver change and simulation training to ensure teams have the skills and tools to make change rapidly and effectively
- Lead, project manage and facilitate teams of multi-disciplinary staff in the execution of the project, ensuring there is a structured approach to the redesign process and take accountability for overall project success
- To thoroughly analyse, report and communicate the progress and outcomes of allocated transformation projects throughout the project period via governance and performance management structures
- To provide leadership and consistency within the assessment process for the clinical area
- To complete the initial and follow up ward assessments for the wards across the organisatio
- Ensure that all actions arising from the assessment are communicated and acted upon
- To work closely with the Corporate Nursing, Delivery Unit team, Matrons and the clinical areas to ensure robust action plans are developed and priorities for quality improvement identified.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience working in a senior nursing role (B7 or above).
- In depth knowledge of clinical governance systems in the acute setting
- Knowledge of project management and QI methodologies
- Ability and willingness to study at Masters level (or already working towards)
- Experience in staff / practice development including policy development
- Experience of leading a team to develop and deliver on action plans related to external organisations assessment (e.g. CQC)
- Experience of leading change management and service improvement
- Experience of collaborating with a multi-professional team
Desirable
- Previous experience of leading a ward accreditation programme
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills and presentation skills.
- Ability to initiate and implement change
- Good analytical & organisational ability
- Demonstrates strong leadership skills
- Ability to influence and facilitate MDT working
- To have effective problem solving skills
- Formal presentation skills and experience of presenting to wide and varied audiences
- Good computer skills
- Experience of implementing Evidence Based Practice
Knowledge
Essential
- Substantial clinical and managerial knowledge and experience in acute hospital care setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration
- Relevant teaching/mentoring qualification
- Evidence of continued professional development with post registration qualification relative to area of practice
Desirable
- Management/Leadership qualification
- Masters level education MSc or degree equivalent in related subject (willingness to commence MSc level degree)
- Project Management Qualification
- Formal coaching skills training
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience working in a senior nursing role (B7 or above).
- In depth knowledge of clinical governance systems in the acute setting
- Knowledge of project management and QI methodologies
- Ability and willingness to study at Masters level (or already working towards)
- Experience in staff / practice development including policy development
- Experience of leading a team to develop and deliver on action plans related to external organisations assessment (e.g. CQC)
- Experience of leading change management and service improvement
- Experience of collaborating with a multi-professional team
Desirable
- Previous experience of leading a ward accreditation programme
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills and presentation skills.
- Ability to initiate and implement change
- Good analytical & organisational ability
- Demonstrates strong leadership skills
- Ability to influence and facilitate MDT working
- To have effective problem solving skills
- Formal presentation skills and experience of presenting to wide and varied audiences
- Good computer skills
- Experience of implementing Evidence Based Practice
Knowledge
Essential
- Substantial clinical and managerial knowledge and experience in acute hospital care setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration
- Relevant teaching/mentoring qualification
- Evidence of continued professional development with post registration qualification relative to area of practice
Desirable
- Management/Leadership qualification
- Masters level education MSc or degree equivalent in related subject (willingness to commence MSc level degree)
- Project Management Qualification
- Formal coaching skills training
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).
