Job summary
The post holder will have operational responsibility for ensuring the delivery of clinical quality standards, patient safety and the overall patient experience in the CMG, providing professional leadership, advice and support for the CMG to ensure that there is a consistency of practice high standards of care with a strong patient safety focus.Working with a vision of delivering the Trust Values the Deputy Head of nursing will support the Head of Nursing and the CMG Triumvirate to provide professional leadership management to the Nursing service for the CMG.The Deputy Head of Nursing will support decision making where practice or service delivery issues cross Matron speciality or when cross speciality leadership is required.
Main duties of the job
The Deputy Head of Nursing will establish and foster an effective working relationship with the CMG Triumvirate to lead improvements in nursing care, service delivery and the achievement of organisational priorities within the CMG.The Deputy Head of Nursing will deputise for the Head of Nursing on an as required basis.The Deputy Head of Nursing will support the delivery of safe, clinically and cost effective and compassionate nursing care within the CMG and provides assurance evidence to the Head of Nursing regarding compliance against all appropriate professional, organisational and national compliance standards.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Managerially accountable to the Head of Nursing and professionally accountable to the Deputy Chief Nurse (Operations).The post holder will have operational responsibility for ensuring the delivery of clinical quality standards, patient safety and the overall patient experience in the CMG, providing professional leadership, advice and support for the CMG to ensure that there is a consistency of practice high standards of care with a strong patient safety focus.Working with a vision of delivering the Trust Values the Deputy Head of nursing will support the Head of Nursing and the CMG Triumvirate to provide professional leadership management to the Nursing service for the CMG.The Deputy Head of Nursing will support decision making where practice or service delivery issues cross Matron speciality or when cross speciality leadership is required.The Deputy Head of Nursing will establish and foster an effective working relationship with the CMG Triumvirate to lead improvements in nursing care, service delivery and the achievement of organisational priorities within the CMG.The Deputy Head of Nursing will deputise for the Head of Nursing on an as required basis.The Deputy Head of Nursing will support the delivery of safe, clinically and cost effective and compassionate nursing care within the CMG and provides assurance evidence to the Head of Nursing regarding compliance against all appropriate professional, organisational and national compliance standards. Support the Head of Nursing to deliver a safe sustainableaffordable Nursing workforce across the CMG. Working alongside the Head of Nursing the Deputy Head of Nursing will be responsible for the care and professional practice delivered within a significantly large CMG. This would equate to a nursing (registered and unregistered) workforce of more than 550 funded whole time equivalent staff and could cover more than one hospital site.However, the area of responsibility may be smaller in sizeand volume if there is a requirement for large scale change of service or that the complexities of the service are significant. Complexities of the service may come from the national profile that the speciality attracts or the consistent need to engage and work with stakeholders/agencies outside of the organisation.The post holder will provide leadership for the following professional groups:Registered Nurses and Nursing AssociatesHealthcare Support WorkersHousekeepersDeputy Chief NursesLead AHP & Associate Chief AHPChief Pharmacist / CMG pharmacy TeamsAdministration and Clerical TeamsSite and Duty Management TeamsDischarge TeamsChief Operating OfficerDeputy Director of Quality & GovernanceLead Nurse (Safe Staffing)
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Managerially accountable to the Head of Nursing and professionally accountable to the Deputy Chief Nurse (Operations).The post holder will have operational responsibility for ensuring the delivery of clinical quality standards, patient safety and the overall patient experience in the CMG, providing professional leadership, advice and support for the CMG to ensure that there is a consistency of practice high standards of care with a strong patient safety focus.Working with a vision of delivering the Trust Values the Deputy Head of nursing will support the Head of Nursing and the CMG Triumvirate to provide professional leadership management to the Nursing service for the CMG.The Deputy Head of Nursing will support decision making where practice or service delivery issues cross Matron speciality or when cross speciality leadership is required.The Deputy Head of Nursing will establish and foster an effective working relationship with the CMG Triumvirate to lead improvements in nursing care, service delivery and the achievement of organisational priorities within the CMG.The Deputy Head of Nursing will deputise for the Head of Nursing on an as required basis.The Deputy Head of Nursing will support the delivery of safe, clinically and cost effective and compassionate nursing care within the CMG and provides assurance evidence to the Head of Nursing regarding compliance against all appropriate professional, organisational and national compliance standards. Support the Head of Nursing to deliver a safe sustainableaffordable Nursing workforce across the CMG. Working alongside the Head of Nursing the Deputy Head of Nursing will be responsible for the care and professional practice delivered within a significantly large CMG. This would equate to a nursing (registered and unregistered) workforce of more than 550 funded whole time equivalent staff and could cover more than one hospital site.However, the area of responsibility may be smaller in sizeand volume if there is a requirement for large scale change of service or that the complexities of the service are significant. Complexities of the service may come from the national profile that the speciality attracts or the consistent need to engage and work with stakeholders/agencies outside of the organisation.The post holder will provide leadership for the following professional groups:Registered Nurses and Nursing AssociatesHealthcare Support WorkersHousekeepersDeputy Chief NursesLead AHP & Associate Chief AHPChief Pharmacist / CMG pharmacy TeamsAdministration and Clerical TeamsSite and Duty Management TeamsDischarge TeamsChief Operating OfficerDeputy Director of Quality & GovernanceLead Nurse (Safe Staffing)
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse - with current NMC Registration and no restrictions on practise
- Master's degree in Nursing, leadership or management or relevant subject 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.
- Evidence of continuing personal and professional development relevant to post
Experience
Essential
- Experience of senior nursing management or professional leadership in a large and/or complex healthcare setting
- Experience of senior professional leadership and operational management across a range of clinical specialities and care settings
- 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 highly complex and contentious information to individuals and large groups
- Experience of managing budgets and financial resources, including the associated processes such as budget setting and financial planning. o Experience of actively leading service improvements across multiple areas. o Experience of workforce planning and recruitment and retention strategies - budget and resources
- Familiarity with IT applications including e- Rostering
- Demonstrable evidence of highly specialist knowledge of the professional leadership and management of nurses o In depth knowledge of the clinical governance agenda including clinical risk and safety. Interview Professional Portfolio Job Title: Date Finalised: Page 15 o Up to date with current clinical nursing practice including own area of expertise, to enable deliver of direct patient care if/when required
- Ability to produce clear , accurate , written and verbal reports
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Highly developed communication skills with the ability to communicate on highly complex matters and difficult situations o Ability to establish credibility and develop maintain effective working relationships at Executive and senior management levels
- Has strong influencing and negotiating skills o Up to date with current clinical nursing practice including own area of expertise, enable deliver of direct patient care if/when required
- Shares leadership with and is respected by clinical and non-clinical staff o Influencing a wide range of stakeholders o Excellent communicator - providing authentic and clear communication and direction even in times of uncertainty/ambiguity o Can engage with and lead a team, and work as part of a team
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- High level analytical skills and the ability to draw qualitative and quantitative data from a wide range of sources and present in clear concise manner o Demonstrates sound judgement in the absence of clear guidelines or precedent seeking advice as necessary. o Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues.
Skills
Essential
- High level professional, people management skills and leadership qualities o Highly developed presentation skills o Ability to challenge traditional approaches o Resilience , coping with adversity and ambiguity o Ability to communicate complex information to diverse audiences
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. o All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Ability to travel across hospital sites
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiating skills
- Engages effectively across boundaries, breaking down silos, while operating in partnership with stakeholders towards a shared vision.
- Has effective strategies for dealing and managing own limitations
- Has the drive and energy to make things happen, frequently goes 'above and beyond' the call of duty to achieve outcomes
- Reasonable flexibility in working hours to meet the service needs
Planning and Organisations skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative and organise workload, allocating work as necessary, working to tight and often changing deadlines
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse - with current NMC Registration and no restrictions on practise
- Master's degree in Nursing, leadership or management or relevant subject 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.
- Evidence of continuing personal and professional development relevant to post
Experience
Essential
- Experience of senior nursing management or professional leadership in a large and/or complex healthcare setting
- Experience of senior professional leadership and operational management across a range of clinical specialities and care settings
- 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 highly complex and contentious information to individuals and large groups
- Experience of managing budgets and financial resources, including the associated processes such as budget setting and financial planning. o Experience of actively leading service improvements across multiple areas. o Experience of workforce planning and recruitment and retention strategies - budget and resources
- Familiarity with IT applications including e- Rostering
- Demonstrable evidence of highly specialist knowledge of the professional leadership and management of nurses o In depth knowledge of the clinical governance agenda including clinical risk and safety. Interview Professional Portfolio Job Title: Date Finalised: Page 15 o Up to date with current clinical nursing practice including own area of expertise, to enable deliver of direct patient care if/when required
- Ability to produce clear , accurate , written and verbal reports
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Highly developed communication skills with the ability to communicate on highly complex matters and difficult situations o Ability to establish credibility and develop maintain effective working relationships at Executive and senior management levels
- Has strong influencing and negotiating skills o Up to date with current clinical nursing practice including own area of expertise, enable deliver of direct patient care if/when required
- Shares leadership with and is respected by clinical and non-clinical staff o Influencing a wide range of stakeholders o Excellent communicator - providing authentic and clear communication and direction even in times of uncertainty/ambiguity o Can engage with and lead a team, and work as part of a team
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- High level analytical skills and the ability to draw qualitative and quantitative data from a wide range of sources and present in clear concise manner o Demonstrates sound judgement in the absence of clear guidelines or precedent seeking advice as necessary. o Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues.
Skills
Essential
- High level professional, people management skills and leadership qualities o Highly developed presentation skills o Ability to challenge traditional approaches o Resilience , coping with adversity and ambiguity o Ability to communicate complex information to diverse audiences
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. o All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Ability to travel across hospital sites
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiating skills
- Engages effectively across boundaries, breaking down silos, while operating in partnership with stakeholders towards a shared vision.
- Has effective strategies for dealing and managing own limitations
- Has the drive and energy to make things happen, frequently goes 'above and beyond' the call of duty to achieve outcomes
- Reasonable flexibility in working hours to meet the service needs
Planning and Organisations skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative and organise workload, allocating work as necessary, working to tight and often changing deadlines
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).
