Job summary
Associate Director of Nursing
Barts Cancer Centre
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Cancer centre at St Bartholomew's Hospital and networked Cancer services across Barts Health. The Associate Director of Nursing is a key clinical leader for the Barts Cancer Centre working alongside the Divisional Manager and Divisional Director. The ADoN will be the expert nursing lead for the Cancer Centre and networked services, accountable for the delivery of services within the division in a safe and effective way that is aligned with our Trust values. The post holder will work closely with the Director of Nursing to achieve equitable high standards of safe care with clear oversight of the quality and governance agenda for the division.
This is a substantive role
Main duties of the job
The Associate Director of Nursing is a key clinical leader for the Barts Cancer Centre working alongside the Divisional triumvirate. The ADoN will be the expert nursing lead for the Cancer Centre and networked sites, accountable for the delivery of services within the division in a safe and effective way that is aligned with our Trust values. The post holder will work closely with the director of nursing to achieve equitable high standards of safe care with oversight of the quality and governance agenda for the division.
Key areas of responsibilities for this role are:
Safe and compassionate care
Effective workforce
Governance
Service delivery
Leadership and development
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
- Extensive experience of working in a senior nurse role in an acute service (8B or above)
- Experience of Budget management
- Experience of quality governance and oversight
- Experience of complex people management
Desirable
- Experience of change management
- Experience of managing other professional groups
Skills
Essential
- Ability to influence and facilitate MDT working
- Verbal, written and communication skills suitable to a range of audiences including chairing of meetings
- Analytical and audit skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS regulatory processes and professional nursing issues
- Broad understanding of issues relating to cancer patients on multiple pathways. surgical/medical
- Knowledge of wider multidisciplinary team outside of nursing
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level NMC Registration (RN1) - Adult
- Evidence of post registration education in relevant field
- Master's Degree Level of Study
Others
Essential
- Committed to development of staff and self Commitment
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working in a senior nurse role in an acute service (8B or above)
- Experience of Budget management
- Experience of quality governance and oversight
- Experience of complex people management
Desirable
- Experience of change management
- Experience of managing other professional groups
Skills
Essential
- Ability to influence and facilitate MDT working
- Verbal, written and communication skills suitable to a range of audiences including chairing of meetings
- Analytical and audit skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS regulatory processes and professional nursing issues
- Broad understanding of issues relating to cancer patients on multiple pathways. surgical/medical
- Knowledge of wider multidisciplinary team outside of nursing
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level NMC Registration (RN1) - Adult
- Evidence of post registration education in relevant field
- Master's Degree Level of Study
Others
Essential
- Committed to development of staff and self Commitment
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).
