Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, motivated and experienced individual to work within Corporate Nursing as the Matron for Safe Staffing (Nursing)
This role will provide a coordinated approach and commitment to delivering the Trust's Safe Staffing workforce plan.The post holder must be a Registered Nurse with the NMC, with Safe Staffing/ Nursing Workforce experience.
Main duties of the job
- The post-holder will provide expertise and leadership with the utilisation of safe staffing evidence-based tools and up-to-date and relevant national guidance for safe staffing within the nursing field.
- Support on workforce data reporting in relation to Safe Staffing as per national guidance and requirements.
- Utilisation of the workforce data reporting to support strategic and operational decision making.
- Support safe, effective and sustainable staffing through effective use of electronic rostering (e-rostering) and e-rostering related software.
- Explore and implement innovative approaches to support safe, effective sustainable staffing across the organisation.
- Work in collaboration with Corporate Nursing Team, Heads of Nursing, Deputy Heads of Nursing, Matrons and Ward Managers; providing resource, expertise, advice and guidance to nurses across the organisation.
- Contribute to Safe Staffing reporting, including internal and external reporting submissions.
- Deputise in the absence of the Lead Nurse for Safe Staffing.
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:
- We focus on what matters most
- We treat others how we would like to be treated
- We are passionate and creative in our work
- We do what we say we are going to do
- We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
The detailed job description and main responsibilities are included as an attachment to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main tasks and responsibilities
- Work alongside the Lead Nurse for Safe Staffing, Head of Nursing for Recruitment, Retention and Pastoral Care, Deputy Chief Nurse and Chief Nurse to support the delivery of safe, effective and sustainable nursing across all clinical management groups.
- Collaborate with the Electronic Rostering Service Lead on all issues related to HealthRoster for Nursing; and act as a subject expert within the nursing field.
- Lead on the workforce evidence-based tools (such as the Safer Nursing Care Tool) in use at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, supporting clinical management groups to deliver their audit data, providing analysis and support for the Bi-Annual Establishment Reviews.
- Attendance to the Bi-Annual Establishment Reviews for nursing, providing advice and guidance where necessary.
- Work in collaboration with the Workforce Intelligence Team, E-Rostering Team and any other relevant colleagues to ensure robust reporting and analysis of nursing and midwifery workforce data, including but not limited to, acuity and dependency monitoring, red flag alerts, HealthRoster deep dive data, deployment data and other safe staffing performance metrics (such as Care Hours Per Patient Day, CHPPD).
- Work collaboratively with the senior multi-professional team to maximise relevance and usability of nursing workforce data to inform decision making.
- Using knowledge and expertise of clinical requirements, contribute positively to the agenda of the Corporate Nursing Team, leading on specific areas/ projects as required by the Lead Nurse for Safe Staffing.
- To work in partnership with the Lead Nurse for Safe Staffing as required to monitor performance of utilisation of the workforce through HealthRoster, SafeCare, CHPPD and other relevant applications and to escalate concerns.
- To ensure any performance monitoring tools required are continuously developed and reviewed.
- Monitor and review nursing workforce data, reporting on performance and instituting remedial action where necessary.
- To continuously develop expertise, acting as a resource to the Trust for all matters relating to safe staffing and workforce utilisation.
Leadership and Management
- Actively provide clear leadership within the role in the Trust when engaged in clinical or operational based activities.
- In issues relevant to the role, provide professional and specialist advice as required.
- Work in close collaboration with the senior multi-professional team to provide solution driven options for the modern workforce which ensures that clinical patient centred care is central to decision making processes.
- In conjunction with the Lead Nurse for Safe Staffing contribute to the consolidation of an effective nursing team which promotes leadership attitudes and capability at all levels.
- To provide line management to identified members of the team, should a request to do so arise. Including; appraisals, management as per Trust HR policies, development of staff members in relation to their career aspirations and service requirement.
- Be a role model, demonstrating excellence in attitudes, behaviours and embedded Trust Values.
- Provide support, and cross-cover as required within Corporate Nursing (Workforce).
- Provide clear career advice, support and development to nurses and midwives.
- To represent the Trust within the NHS, the community, other partnership organisations and stakeholders, and patients and their families and to collaborate with them as appropriate.
Strategy
- To contribute to planned programmes of activity and lead on specific initiatives related to nursing and midwifery matters.
- To contribute to the development of Trust-wide Safe Staffing initiatives, paying special attention to the service improvements that will impact upon the workforce and workforce requirements, both within and outside the organisation.
- Ensure that all workforce strategies are Equality Impact Assessed and there is a focus on promoting a culture of inclusion.
Risk & Governance
- Develop, maintain and lead the implementation of policies, procedures, guidance and information relating to Safe Staffing.
- To contribute to the development and application of systems, control processes and risk management arrangements that ensure full compliance with internal and external governance and best practice requirements.
- To report incidents as per the Trust policy and ensure compliance with Trust policy in working practices.
Patient Care
- Have a visible presence within the clinical setting.
- Participate in redeployments should an ask arise; undertaking registered nurse duties within level of own competency and ensure that own practice demonstrates clinical knowledge and standards.
Quality Improvement
- To contribute to local service improvements projects and/or participate in the Corporate Nursing Team development programmes that contribute to the modernization of patient services, providing both professional and clinical advice as necessary.
- To contribute to the development of high quality utilisation of clinical staff, demonstrating commitment to the on-going improvement in the quality of the staff experience, with a recognition that nurses are at the forefront of providing high quality patient care. This will include clinical management group, specialities and external partnership working, focusing particularly on the development of Trust-wide strategies for workforce utilisation whilst being mindful of specialities and the opportunities they offer.
- Foster a culture of excellence, which impacts on staff satisfaction, health and wellbeing and the care they are able to provide within the organisation.
- Work collaboratively and innovatively with the wider senior nursing team in undertaking staffing review, introduction of new roles and cross profession working recognising the impact these have on the recruitment cycle.
- Facilitate the sharing of best practice both within the Trust and externally.
R&D, Education and Training
- To have an awareness of changes within nursing and midwifery education, research and development and recognise their impact on the nursing and midwifery workforce.
- To work collaboratively with the education team and designated individuals within Corporate Nursing, on the development and provision of a portfolio of educational programmes. Particular focus on new roles and their integration in the nursing and midwifery workforce.
- Provide support as required to the Trust when preparing for any external quality assessments.
- To contribute to the development and implementation of the Trusts agenda, and delivery of multi-professional programmes, integrating these to the maximum extent possible with the programmes of academic partners.
- Support the development and implementation of education and training programmes within the Trust especially for nurses and midwives.
GENERAL
This job description indicates the main functions and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended to be a complete list. You may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require.
You will be required to maintain compliance with all statutory and mandatory training requirements.
The link to the Trusts policies and procedures is: https://secure.library.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/PAGL/SitePages/Home.aspx
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main tasks and responsibilities
- Work alongside the Lead Nurse for Safe Staffing, Head of Nursing for Recruitment, Retention and Pastoral Care, Deputy Chief Nurse and Chief Nurse to support the delivery of safe, effective and sustainable nursing across all clinical management groups.
- Collaborate with the Electronic Rostering Service Lead on all issues related to HealthRoster for Nursing; and act as a subject expert within the nursing field.
- Lead on the workforce evidence-based tools (such as the Safer Nursing Care Tool) in use at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, supporting clinical management groups to deliver their audit data, providing analysis and support for the Bi-Annual Establishment Reviews.
- Attendance to the Bi-Annual Establishment Reviews for nursing, providing advice and guidance where necessary.
- Work in collaboration with the Workforce Intelligence Team, E-Rostering Team and any other relevant colleagues to ensure robust reporting and analysis of nursing and midwifery workforce data, including but not limited to, acuity and dependency monitoring, red flag alerts, HealthRoster deep dive data, deployment data and other safe staffing performance metrics (such as Care Hours Per Patient Day, CHPPD).
- Work collaboratively with the senior multi-professional team to maximise relevance and usability of nursing workforce data to inform decision making.
- Using knowledge and expertise of clinical requirements, contribute positively to the agenda of the Corporate Nursing Team, leading on specific areas/ projects as required by the Lead Nurse for Safe Staffing.
- To work in partnership with the Lead Nurse for Safe Staffing as required to monitor performance of utilisation of the workforce through HealthRoster, SafeCare, CHPPD and other relevant applications and to escalate concerns.
- To ensure any performance monitoring tools required are continuously developed and reviewed.
- Monitor and review nursing workforce data, reporting on performance and instituting remedial action where necessary.
- To continuously develop expertise, acting as a resource to the Trust for all matters relating to safe staffing and workforce utilisation.
Leadership and Management
- Actively provide clear leadership within the role in the Trust when engaged in clinical or operational based activities.
- In issues relevant to the role, provide professional and specialist advice as required.
- Work in close collaboration with the senior multi-professional team to provide solution driven options for the modern workforce which ensures that clinical patient centred care is central to decision making processes.
- In conjunction with the Lead Nurse for Safe Staffing contribute to the consolidation of an effective nursing team which promotes leadership attitudes and capability at all levels.
- To provide line management to identified members of the team, should a request to do so arise. Including; appraisals, management as per Trust HR policies, development of staff members in relation to their career aspirations and service requirement.
- Be a role model, demonstrating excellence in attitudes, behaviours and embedded Trust Values.
- Provide support, and cross-cover as required within Corporate Nursing (Workforce).
- Provide clear career advice, support and development to nurses and midwives.
- To represent the Trust within the NHS, the community, other partnership organisations and stakeholders, and patients and their families and to collaborate with them as appropriate.
Strategy
- To contribute to planned programmes of activity and lead on specific initiatives related to nursing and midwifery matters.
- To contribute to the development of Trust-wide Safe Staffing initiatives, paying special attention to the service improvements that will impact upon the workforce and workforce requirements, both within and outside the organisation.
- Ensure that all workforce strategies are Equality Impact Assessed and there is a focus on promoting a culture of inclusion.
Risk & Governance
- Develop, maintain and lead the implementation of policies, procedures, guidance and information relating to Safe Staffing.
- To contribute to the development and application of systems, control processes and risk management arrangements that ensure full compliance with internal and external governance and best practice requirements.
- To report incidents as per the Trust policy and ensure compliance with Trust policy in working practices.
Patient Care
- Have a visible presence within the clinical setting.
- Participate in redeployments should an ask arise; undertaking registered nurse duties within level of own competency and ensure that own practice demonstrates clinical knowledge and standards.
Quality Improvement
- To contribute to local service improvements projects and/or participate in the Corporate Nursing Team development programmes that contribute to the modernization of patient services, providing both professional and clinical advice as necessary.
- To contribute to the development of high quality utilisation of clinical staff, demonstrating commitment to the on-going improvement in the quality of the staff experience, with a recognition that nurses are at the forefront of providing high quality patient care. This will include clinical management group, specialities and external partnership working, focusing particularly on the development of Trust-wide strategies for workforce utilisation whilst being mindful of specialities and the opportunities they offer.
- Foster a culture of excellence, which impacts on staff satisfaction, health and wellbeing and the care they are able to provide within the organisation.
- Work collaboratively and innovatively with the wider senior nursing team in undertaking staffing review, introduction of new roles and cross profession working recognising the impact these have on the recruitment cycle.
- Facilitate the sharing of best practice both within the Trust and externally.
R&D, Education and Training
- To have an awareness of changes within nursing and midwifery education, research and development and recognise their impact on the nursing and midwifery workforce.
- To work collaboratively with the education team and designated individuals within Corporate Nursing, on the development and provision of a portfolio of educational programmes. Particular focus on new roles and their integration in the nursing and midwifery workforce.
- Provide support as required to the Trust when preparing for any external quality assessments.
- To contribute to the development and implementation of the Trusts agenda, and delivery of multi-professional programmes, integrating these to the maximum extent possible with the programmes of academic partners.
- Support the development and implementation of education and training programmes within the Trust especially for nurses and midwives.
GENERAL
This job description indicates the main functions and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended to be a complete list. You may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require.
You will be required to maintain compliance with all statutory and mandatory training requirements.
The link to the Trusts policies and procedures is: https://secure.library.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/PAGL/SitePages/Home.aspx
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered (degree-level)
- Management/ Leadership training
Desirable
- Masters level (Level 7 studying evident)
- NHS England Safer Staffing programmes/ attendance to meetings
- Quality Improvement qualification/ utilisation of skills
Experience
Essential
- SNCT/ workforce evidence based tools data collection
- Staff management and leadership
- E-Rostering experience
Desirable
- Leadership/ training on SNCT/ workforce evidence based tools data collection
- Interpretation of SNCT/ workforce evidence based tools results
- Experience of performing QIAs
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of being solution-driven
- Proficient in IT
- Communication skills (listening and influencing)
Desirable
- Competent in Microsoft Excel (including functionalities of software)
- Evidence of benchmarking/ audit
- Ability to interpret workforce evidence-based tools results
- Inclusion of NSIs and their impact/ influence on Safe Staffing
Knowledge
Essential
- DWS and NQB guidance mentioned/ quoted
- Factors which pose to risk/ influence the workforce
Desirable
- Probable advances within the field (SNCT Review and Refresh)
- Knowledge of CHPPD, Actual vs. Planned Hours, Fill Rate
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered (degree-level)
- Management/ Leadership training
Desirable
- Masters level (Level 7 studying evident)
- NHS England Safer Staffing programmes/ attendance to meetings
- Quality Improvement qualification/ utilisation of skills
Experience
Essential
- SNCT/ workforce evidence based tools data collection
- Staff management and leadership
- E-Rostering experience
Desirable
- Leadership/ training on SNCT/ workforce evidence based tools data collection
- Interpretation of SNCT/ workforce evidence based tools results
- Experience of performing QIAs
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of being solution-driven
- Proficient in IT
- Communication skills (listening and influencing)
Desirable
- Competent in Microsoft Excel (including functionalities of software)
- Evidence of benchmarking/ audit
- Ability to interpret workforce evidence-based tools results
- Inclusion of NSIs and their impact/ influence on Safe Staffing
Knowledge
Essential
- DWS and NQB guidance mentioned/ quoted
- Factors which pose to risk/ influence the workforce
Desirable
- Probable advances within the field (SNCT Review and Refresh)
- Knowledge of CHPPD, Actual vs. Planned Hours, Fill Rate
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).
