London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Associate Chief Nurse

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Job summary

A fantastic opportunity has arisen at London North West University Health Care NHS Trust for an Associate Chief Nurse (Band 8d).The Associate Chief Nurse is accountable to the Chief Nurse primarily responsible for the provision of a high quality nursing service. They will leadon the delivery of the Nursing Midwifery and Allied Health Professionals strategy implementing and monitoring measures to provide assurance onthe quality and safety of nursing midwifery and AHP practice. The post holder is a member of the Corporate Nursing Team assuming overallresponsibility for nursing clinical effectiveness including the ward accreditation framework. The post will appeal to a senior nursing manager with current or previous experience ofleadership within the NHS at a senior level. They will need to be able to demonstrate an understanding of complex healthcare delivery, servicetransformation and being able to develop collaborative partnerships to improve service delivery. A successful and proven track record of workingin a senior nurse leadership role in an acute setting is paramount.

Main duties of the job

Activity manage progress against delivery of the strategy for Nursing Midwifery and AHPs

Ensure quality standards for nursing, midwifery and AHP practice are incorporated into policies and procedures were appropriate

Develop professional relationships with senior multi-disciplinary colleagues at the Trust and network across the Integrated Care System.

Professional nursing lead for nursing clinical effectiveness and the Ward Accreditation framework

Professional nursing lead for research nurses

Lead on the delivery of mental health workstreams

Working closely with different Education providers support Senior Nursing and Midwifery leadership to drive forward non-medical education and research

Professional lead for the Practice Development Nurses

Line management responsibility for Matron Quality and Safety

Lead for NMC revalidation and fitness to practice

To participate is on the Silver Senior Manager on call rota

About us

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.

Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

We run major acute services at:

  • Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
  • St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
  • Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
  • Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

Details

Date posted

13 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8d

Salary

£93,903 to £107,412 a year Per Annum Including High Cost Area Supplement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

337-NP-8515LD

Job locations

Northwick Park Hospital

Watford Road

Harrow

HA1 3UJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

For main duties and detailed responsibilities please refer job description and personal specification attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For main duties and detailed responsibilities please refer job description and personal specification attached.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse or Midwife on the NMC register
  • Educated to Masters level
  • Leadership qualification
  • Evidence of sustained personal and professional development.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Extensive knowledge of Nursing & Midwifery acquired through significant experience in a Senior Clinical role
  • Extensive understanding of current NHS structures, policies and direction of travel
  • Knowledge and experience in Quality Improvement methodology
  • Experience of working across NHS organisational boundaries

Desirable

  • Presentation of papers and publications in peer reviewed journals

Skills, Abilities and Attributes

Essential

  • Well-developed negotiation and influencing skills
  • Ability to establish credibility with external parties, clinical divisions, finance teams and board members
Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse or Midwife on the NMC register
  • Educated to Masters level
  • Leadership qualification
  • Evidence of sustained personal and professional development.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Extensive knowledge of Nursing & Midwifery acquired through significant experience in a Senior Clinical role
  • Extensive understanding of current NHS structures, policies and direction of travel
  • Knowledge and experience in Quality Improvement methodology
  • Experience of working across NHS organisational boundaries

Desirable

  • Presentation of papers and publications in peer reviewed journals

Skills, Abilities and Attributes

Essential

  • Well-developed negotiation and influencing skills
  • Ability to establish credibility with external parties, clinical divisions, finance teams and board members

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Northwick Park Hospital

Watford Road

Harrow

HA1 3UJ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Northwick Park Hospital

Watford Road

Harrow

HA1 3UJ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Chief Nurse

Helen Hardy

hhardy@nhs.net

07796705861

Details

Date posted

13 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8d

Salary

£93,903 to £107,412 a year Per Annum Including High Cost Area Supplement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

337-NP-8515LD

Job locations

Northwick Park Hospital

Watford Road

Harrow

HA1 3UJ


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