Job summary
Are you an inspiring nursing leader ready to shape the future of mental health care in Milton Keynes? We're seeking a dynamic, visionary Head of Nursing to join the MKMH senior team. You'll drive clinical excellence, champion innovation, and make a tangible difference to service users, families and staff across a diverse, evolving directorate.
The Head of Nursing for MKMHwill provide strong professional nursing leadership across the Directorate and in so doing, raise standards of clinical practice and the quality of care acrossall ofthe Directorate services.
Main duties of the job
Work closely with the Service Director and Clinical Director, Operational and Clinical Leads, and have a managerial role, leading the MKMH Quality Governance Team alongside key individuals within the Trust, such as the Education, Infection Control, Quality Governance, Health & Safety, and Safeguarding teams.
Be instrumental in developing and supporting the delivery of new innovative clinical models of care, driving the quality and patient experience agenda and improving clinical standards of care across allMKMHsettings. This will be in line with agreedobjectives, targets, quality standards, resource controls and constraints and the Nursing Strategy forMKMHservices. In addition, they will play a key role within the Directorate Management Teamregardingcore businessobjectivesof the Trust, about nursing and quality, including delivering on budget and key performance indicators.
Working with the Divisional Director of Nursing and their deputies, the Head of Nursing will provide senior leadership indeveloping safer staffing and skill mix, clinical and professional standards, and developingleadership capacity amongst the nursing workforce acrossMKMHServices. They will advise theMKMHsenior management team andbroaderdirectorate on relevant professional and clinical matters, including Physical Healthin Mental Health, Infection Prevention and Non-Medical Prescribing.
About us
Why join us?o Be part of a forward thinking, supportive leadership team shaping mental health nursing across Milton Keynes.o Work in partnership across MK, the Diggory Division and our wider system--delivering safe, compassionate care and improved outcomes.Ready to take the next step in your leadership journey?Apply now to help us deliver outstanding nursing care and a great staff experience at MKMH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role
Provide strong, visible professional nursing leadership and raise clinical standards across all MKMH services.
Lead the MKMH Nursing Strategy and align it with Trust-wide objectives; drive quality improvement, patient safety and regulatory compliance (including CQC).
Oversee clinical governance, safeguarding, workforce development and transformation; collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and with external partners.
Inspire and develop the nursing workforceembedding a culture of learning, innovation and continual professional development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role
Provide strong, visible professional nursing leadership and raise clinical standards across all MKMH services.
Lead the MKMH Nursing Strategy and align it with Trust-wide objectives; drive quality improvement, patient safety and regulatory compliance (including CQC).
Oversee clinical governance, safeguarding, workforce development and transformation; collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and with external partners.
Inspire and develop the nursing workforceembedding a culture of learning, innovation and continual professional development.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant senior nursing management experience; proven clinical leadership in mental health
- Current experience in NHS provider organisations
- Evidence of continuing professional development and Master's-level clinical/leadership credentials
- Track record leading large multi disciplinary teams and complex services; change management and quality improvement.
- Budgetary management; excellent communication and influencing skills; deep understanding of NHS policy and clinical governance.
- An understanding of the education and training arrangements for nurses and other non-medical trainees
- Understanding of MKMH Services andDirection
- Ability to manage rapid and sustained change
- Understanding of relevant national policy and how this relates to the service
Desirable
- Experience of working across organisational boundaries and leading significant organisational change.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC First Level Registered Nurse (RMN)
- Non-Medical Prescribing (V300) qualification.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant senior nursing management experience; proven clinical leadership in mental health
- Current experience in NHS provider organisations
- Evidence of continuing professional development and Master's-level clinical/leadership credentials
- Track record leading large multi disciplinary teams and complex services; change management and quality improvement.
- Budgetary management; excellent communication and influencing skills; deep understanding of NHS policy and clinical governance.
- An understanding of the education and training arrangements for nurses and other non-medical trainees
- Understanding of MKMH Services andDirection
- Ability to manage rapid and sustained change
- Understanding of relevant national policy and how this relates to the service
Desirable
- Experience of working across organisational boundaries and leading significant organisational change.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC First Level Registered Nurse (RMN)
- Non-Medical Prescribing (V300) qualification.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
CNWL Headquarters Milton Keynes
Charles Pinfold Building, The Open University
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)
