Job summary
Head of Nursing for the Operational Centre
The post:
Reporting to the Associate Director of
Operations with a professional responsibility to the Director of Nursing this
post is a great opportunity for someone wanting to develop their career in Nursing
and management. You will lead a defined portfolio to support the delivery of
high quality timely patient placement across the organisation supporting
effective day to day operational management across the Trust. In addition you
will provide support and input to Clinical Service Unit(s) within the Trust to
support delivery of the Trusts strategic direction and operational
performance.
The person:
With experience of successful operational nurse
management you will have strong nurse leadership and management skills as well
as experience of budgetary management, operational and business planning,
change management and influencing staff from a range of professional
backgrounds.
With good negotiating and influencing skills
you will be an effective leader and team player with the ability to work in a
diverse and complex organisation.
For an informal discussion contact Joanne
Wood, Associate Director of Operations on 01132069921 or Lorna Johnson,
Director of Nursing on 01132069921 or Kelly Cohen, Clinical Director Operation
centre and flow.
Closing date for completed applications: 26.01.2024
Planned interview date is 7.2.2024
Main duties of the job
The Head of Nursing will be
responsible for the care and professional practice delivered. This would equate
to a CSM workforce of 10 whole time equivalent staff and Discharge Matron.
The role of the Head of
Nursing will include the requirement to engage with partners outside of the
organisation e.g. to collaborate in city-wide and national improvement projects
and developing relationships with service users.
Services provided within
the Operation Centre have a significant city and regional role in providing
healthcare.
About us
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one of the
biggest NHS Trusts in the country, offering a range of both general and
specialist hospital services with excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We
have an international reputation for excellence in specialist care, research
and academic training.
Our vision is for Leeds Teaching Hospitals to
be the best for specialist and integrated care. The vision is underpinned by
our values - The Leeds Way. The Leeds Way defines who we are, what we believe
and how we will work together to deliver the best outcomes for our patients.
We genuinely want to work with patients and
the public to develop and enhance our services, and welcome feedback on all aspects
of our care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The Head of Nursing has responsibility for the leadership and line management of the Clinical Site Managers supports the Director of Nursing who is the named and identified lead for all issues of nursing practice within.
- Identified as a senior nurse within the Operation Centre responsible for decision making where practice or service delivery issues cross specialities or require cross speciality leadership.
- Has responsibility for the delivery of safe and clinically effective care - providing assurance evidence in this regard to the Associate Director of Operations and the Director of Nursing (Operations) and Chief Operating Officer (COO)
- Has line management responsibility for the Clinical Site Managers
- Leads and manages the clinical services in clinical areas/specialities during out of hours periods.
- Deputises for the Associate Director of Operations when required.
- Utilises leadership and management skills to ensure the effective planning and delivery of nursing care and services across CSUs planning for seasonal variations in case mix and workload and collaborating with other Heads of Nursing where cross CSU working is required.
- Provides credible, visible, and effective leadership, to the Clinical Site Management team within the Operation Centre.
Through performance management and monitoring, ensures essential quality standards are achieved and improved. Leads and participates in performance review programmes throughout the clinical areas.
- Contributes to the leadership of nursing and midwifery within the Trust as a member of the professional forum.
- Develops mechanisms to enable Clinical Site Managers to develop and strengthen their leadership and management skills in order to meet the responsibilities of their roles.
- Actively works to support and empower Senior Sisters/Charge Nurses to develop and utilise their clinical leadership skills. Enabling them to assume appropriate levels of authority to undertake their role effectively to support and develop the leadership within their wards and teams.
Takes the lead on defined and time limited projects or work programmes across the organisation as identified by the Associate Director of Operations and Director of Nursing (Operations) to support the delivery of Trust priorities, national and local professional priorities and objectives.
Takes the lead on defined areas of professional practice on behalf of the Director of Nursing.
- Participates in Trust initiatives to develop and improve clinical practice and patient care, providing expert advice and current service provision future developments.
- Participates in the Trust on-call rota
- Actively promote and use the Leeds Improvement method to improve the quality and safety of the service
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The Head of Nursing has responsibility for the leadership and line management of the Clinical Site Managers supports the Director of Nursing who is the named and identified lead for all issues of nursing practice within.
- Identified as a senior nurse within the Operation Centre responsible for decision making where practice or service delivery issues cross specialities or require cross speciality leadership.
- Has responsibility for the delivery of safe and clinically effective care - providing assurance evidence in this regard to the Associate Director of Operations and the Director of Nursing (Operations) and Chief Operating Officer (COO)
- Has line management responsibility for the Clinical Site Managers
- Leads and manages the clinical services in clinical areas/specialities during out of hours periods.
- Deputises for the Associate Director of Operations when required.
- Utilises leadership and management skills to ensure the effective planning and delivery of nursing care and services across CSUs planning for seasonal variations in case mix and workload and collaborating with other Heads of Nursing where cross CSU working is required.
- Provides credible, visible, and effective leadership, to the Clinical Site Management team within the Operation Centre.
Through performance management and monitoring, ensures essential quality standards are achieved and improved. Leads and participates in performance review programmes throughout the clinical areas.
- Contributes to the leadership of nursing and midwifery within the Trust as a member of the professional forum.
- Develops mechanisms to enable Clinical Site Managers to develop and strengthen their leadership and management skills in order to meet the responsibilities of their roles.
- Actively works to support and empower Senior Sisters/Charge Nurses to develop and utilise their clinical leadership skills. Enabling them to assume appropriate levels of authority to undertake their role effectively to support and develop the leadership within their wards and teams.
Takes the lead on defined and time limited projects or work programmes across the organisation as identified by the Associate Director of Operations and Director of Nursing (Operations) to support the delivery of Trust priorities, national and local professional priorities and objectives.
Takes the lead on defined areas of professional practice on behalf of the Director of Nursing.
- Participates in Trust initiatives to develop and improve clinical practice and patient care, providing expert advice and current service provision future developments.
- Participates in the Trust on-call rota
- Actively promote and use the Leeds Improvement method to improve the quality and safety of the service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Current registration with the NMC
- Bachelors degree in subject relevant to the role.
- Masters degree or evidence of practical application of expertise at this level
- Post-graduate qualification within a leadership programme/study or evidence of practical application of expertise at this level
Desirable
- Project Management qualification
Behaviours
Essential
- Takes on board the need to achieve financial balance and to operate within available resources when making day to day decisions, being prepared to take all necessary actions
- Clearly communicates the need to achieve financial targets and to operate within budget throughout their area of responsibility, ensuring consistent messages are given and ownership encouraged
- Establishes and maintains appropriate mechanisms within their area to allow comprehensive performance management in terms of financial management responsibilities and objectives
- Behaves in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures designed to ensure governance and probity and takes steps to address any issues of non-compliance within areas of responsibility
- Able to communicate complex, sensitive information.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiating skills
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as a senior nurse.
- Demonstrable evidence of specialist knowledge of the professional leadership and management of nurses/allied health professionals (pertaining to the area of clinical practice)
- Evidence of on-going and relevant personal and professional development in the last 2 years.
- Demonstrable experience managing clinical services and of leading improvements in clinical settings, patient care and experience across multiple specialities.
- Knowledge and experience of human resources management, communicating complex and contentious information to individuals and large groups
Desirable
- Demonstrable evidence of project management
Practical skills
Essential
- Ability to make links and ensure a joined up approach, ensuring that all outputs are sound in terms of both rational and evidence
- Ability to conceptualise problems and identify solutions
- Ability to initiate, lead and manage change
- Demonstrable ability to interpret highly complex facts and situations, analyse and make judgements based upon this
specialist knowledge and skills
Essential
- Evidence of on-going and relevant personal and professional training
- In depth knowledge of the clinical governance agenda including clinical risk and safety.
- Specialist knowledge of nursing or allied health professionals professional issues and care and service delivery
- Demonstrates a clear understanding of and continuing acceptance of the need for financial governance and probity
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Current registration with the NMC
- Bachelors degree in subject relevant to the role.
- Masters degree or evidence of practical application of expertise at this level
- Post-graduate qualification within a leadership programme/study or evidence of practical application of expertise at this level
Desirable
- Project Management qualification
Behaviours
Essential
- Takes on board the need to achieve financial balance and to operate within available resources when making day to day decisions, being prepared to take all necessary actions
- Clearly communicates the need to achieve financial targets and to operate within budget throughout their area of responsibility, ensuring consistent messages are given and ownership encouraged
- Establishes and maintains appropriate mechanisms within their area to allow comprehensive performance management in terms of financial management responsibilities and objectives
- Behaves in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures designed to ensure governance and probity and takes steps to address any issues of non-compliance within areas of responsibility
- Able to communicate complex, sensitive information.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiating skills
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as a senior nurse.
- Demonstrable evidence of specialist knowledge of the professional leadership and management of nurses/allied health professionals (pertaining to the area of clinical practice)
- Evidence of on-going and relevant personal and professional development in the last 2 years.
- Demonstrable experience managing clinical services and of leading improvements in clinical settings, patient care and experience across multiple specialities.
- Knowledge and experience of human resources management, communicating complex and contentious information to individuals and large groups
Desirable
- Demonstrable evidence of project management
Practical skills
Essential
- Ability to make links and ensure a joined up approach, ensuring that all outputs are sound in terms of both rational and evidence
- Ability to conceptualise problems and identify solutions
- Ability to initiate, lead and manage change
- Demonstrable ability to interpret highly complex facts and situations, analyse and make judgements based upon this
specialist knowledge and skills
Essential
- Evidence of on-going and relevant personal and professional training
- In depth knowledge of the clinical governance agenda including clinical risk and safety.
- Specialist knowledge of nursing or allied health professionals professional issues and care and service delivery
- Demonstrates a clear understanding of and continuing acceptance of the need for financial governance and probity
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).
