University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Deputy Divisional Nurse Director

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Job summary

There is an opportunity for two experienced and credible registered practitioner to join our senior clinical leadership team as the Deputy Divisional Nurse Directors for Medicine.

These positions will work daily with the Divisional Nurse Director and be an integral part of the senior management divisional triumvirate to help influence strategic direction and vision.

Main duties of the job

The role will require a proven record of senior leadership experience, working with the wider multidisciplinary team and other registrants. You will be required to supervise, mentor, and develop senior nursing and business unit leaders within the division, promoting a culture of continuous learning and professional development. Using compassionate and inclusive leadership skills you will be expected to be promote high standards of clinical care. Governance and risk management is essential to patient safety, therefore you will need a good working knowledge to be able to support and to advise the team.

Communication skills are essential, along with self awareness and emotional intelligence, to work with a wide range of individuals and be able to connect with a division based over multiple sites and clinical areas. You will be instrumental in promoting the nursing agenda both divisionally and at Trust level by supporting the Divisional Nurse Director and deputising in their absence. You will be required to deliver nursing objectives that help transform patient pathways and improve patient experience and contribute to the nursing voice.

You will be part of a fast paced, supportive team that puts the patients first. We will offer you support and direction that will help expand your professional portfolio and own personal development in a highly rewarding role within an established team.

Closing date of applications - 9th February 2025

Interview date - 19th February 2025

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

  • Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Details

Date posted

28 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£62,215 to £72,293 a year pro rata pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

320-SNR-0184

Job locations

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE


Job description

Job responsibilities

As per job description and personal specification

  • Support and deputise when required for the Divisional Nurse Director (DND) in day to day activity, to provide a high level of professional, operational and practiceimprovement leadership across the Division and wider Trust
  • Assist the DND in operational accountability for the Divisions nursing workforce as well as setting and delivering strategic direction for the Divisional Nursing Teams.
  • Support by providing effective visible leadership, contributing towards theachievement of the financial forecast and delivery of contracted activity. This will be in line with local, Trust wide and national policies, procedures, values and behaviours
  • Be a highly experienced and credible senior Registered Nurse, and will support the DND to drive excellent professional standards, leading Practice Improvements to deliver true Exceptional care Together
  • Provide professional nursing expertise and help in advising on operational management issues regarding safety, quality and governance for the Business Units, Division and across the Trust
  • Contribute to the corporate nursing resource and assist the DND in holding a portfolio of responsibility to be managed Trust wide reporting to the Executive Chief Nurse

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers

Job description

Job responsibilities

As per job description and personal specification

  • Support and deputise when required for the Divisional Nurse Director (DND) in day to day activity, to provide a high level of professional, operational and practiceimprovement leadership across the Division and wider Trust
  • Assist the DND in operational accountability for the Divisions nursing workforce as well as setting and delivering strategic direction for the Divisional Nursing Teams.
  • Support by providing effective visible leadership, contributing towards theachievement of the financial forecast and delivery of contracted activity. This will be in line with local, Trust wide and national policies, procedures, values and behaviours
  • Be a highly experienced and credible senior Registered Nurse, and will support the DND to drive excellent professional standards, leading Practice Improvements to deliver true Exceptional care Together
  • Provide professional nursing expertise and help in advising on operational management issues regarding safety, quality and governance for the Business Units, Division and across the Trust
  • Contribute to the corporate nursing resource and assist the DND in holding a portfolio of responsibility to be managed Trust wide reporting to the Executive Chief Nurse

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC registered
  • 1st level Degree
  • Significant experience at a senior level
  • Detailed supporting information

Desirable

  • MSc or working towards
  • Post graduate leadership qualification
  • Acute hospital experience
  • Project management experience
  • Complaints management experience
  • PSIRF experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC registered
  • 1st level Degree
  • Significant experience at a senior level
  • Detailed supporting information

Desirable

  • MSc or working towards
  • Post graduate leadership qualification
  • Acute hospital experience
  • Project management experience
  • Complaints management experience
  • PSIRF experience

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.

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.

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 of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE


Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE


Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Divisional Nurse Director

Rachel Brentnall

louise.gregson@nhs.net

01283593188

Details

Date posted

28 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£62,215 to £72,293 a year pro rata pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

320-SNR-0184

Job locations

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE


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