Job summary
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is offering an exciting opportunity to join the DAS (Diagnostics, Anaesthetic & Surgical) Division.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Nurse, Allied Health Professional or Healthcare Scientist to join as the Assistant Director of Nursing, AHP and Clinical Professions.
We are looking for an inspiring and motivated Nurse, AHP or HCS leader who is committed to the consistent delivery of high standards of compassionate care, with the ability to challenge and influence practice.
You will have a proven track record of putting safety, quality, patient and staff experience at the heart of your practice.
Main duties of the job
The Assistant Director of Nursing, AHP and Clinical Professions is a senior clinical leader within the Care Group, responsible for the strategic, professional and operational leadership across a portfolio of services. Working in partnership with the Divisional Director of Nursing, AHP & Clinical Professions and the divisional triumvirate to deliver high quality safe and person-centred care and supporting the wellbeing or our teams.
The post holder will play a pivotal part in shaping the professional workforce, driving clinical excellence and embedding a culture of continuous improvement. The post holder will act as a visible and accessible leader, championing the Trust's values and supporting the delivery of the Nursing, Midwifery, AHP and Healthcare Scientist strategy.
The Assistant Director of Nursing, AHP & Clinical Professions will promote the vision and values of East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, leading by example and ensuring that they demonstrate those values in their leadership behaviours and how we support our teams and deliver our services.
The Assistant Director of Nursing , AHP & Clinical Professions will deputise for the Divisional Director of Nursing AHP and Clinical Professions as required.
Participation in the Silver out of hours on call rota.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
As the Assistant Director of Nursing, AHP & Clinical Professions you will be highly visible and accountable to the Divisional Director of Nursing and Divisional triumvirate You'll work to ensure the provision of high quality, evidence based, responsive services that hold the needs of the patient at the centre of care delivery.
Your responsibilities will include: Provision of professional and managerial leadership across a care group focusing on delivering the Trust Nursing, Midwifery, AHP and Healthcare Scientist strategy and the development and implementation of divisional priorities aligned to the corporate objectives and national/local policy.
Core accountabilities include: Professional Leadership, Operational Delivery, Performance & Assurance, Governance & Risk, Education & Development and Stakeholder Engagement.
You will be accountable for the direct delivery of high quality care and the continual review of standards in clinical practice working within the financial framework. Leading on developments and innovation.
Divisional lead for specific quality agendas as agreed by the Divisional triumvirate.
Applications are welcome from all nursing, allied health profession, and healthcare scientist backgrounds with a relevant registration, masters level qualification/training relevant to role, senior leadership qualification/ training and evidence of continuous professional development relevant to role to demonstrate expert clinical and leadership skills.
We will offer training & development giving you the best possible opportunities. Development of our staff is central to the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care.
Attached you will find the full job description and person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role.
We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria will be used by the Divisional Team as guidance during shortlisting.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As the Assistant Director of Nursing, AHP & Clinical Professions you will be highly visible and accountable to the Divisional Director of Nursing and Divisional triumvirate You'll work to ensure the provision of high quality, evidence based, responsive services that hold the needs of the patient at the centre of care delivery.
Your responsibilities will include: Provision of professional and managerial leadership across a care group focusing on delivering the Trust Nursing, Midwifery, AHP and Healthcare Scientist strategy and the development and implementation of divisional priorities aligned to the corporate objectives and national/local policy.
Core accountabilities include: Professional Leadership, Operational Delivery, Performance & Assurance, Governance & Risk, Education & Development and Stakeholder Engagement.
You will be accountable for the direct delivery of high quality care and the continual review of standards in clinical practice working within the financial framework. Leading on developments and innovation.
Divisional lead for specific quality agendas as agreed by the Divisional triumvirate.
Applications are welcome from all nursing, allied health profession, and healthcare scientist backgrounds with a relevant registration, masters level qualification/training relevant to role, senior leadership qualification/ training and evidence of continuous professional development relevant to role to demonstrate expert clinical and leadership skills.
We will offer training & development giving you the best possible opportunities. Development of our staff is central to the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care.
Attached you will find the full job description and person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role.
We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria will be used by the Divisional Team as guidance during shortlisting.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Midwife Allied Health Profession or Healthcare Scientist and hold active registration with NMC/HCPC
- Masters level qualification/training relevant to role
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a senior leadership position in NHS/Healthcare organisation.
Desirable
- A good understanding of the changing NHS environment
Skills
Essential
- Strong leadership skills, that engage inspire and motivate a workforce National nursing/professional agenda, NHS targets and regulatory standards and requirements
Desirable
- Setting workforce standards, managing complex HR issues, multidisciplinary team working
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Midwife Allied Health Profession or Healthcare Scientist and hold active registration with NMC/HCPC
- Masters level qualification/training relevant to role
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a senior leadership position in NHS/Healthcare organisation.
Desirable
- A good understanding of the changing NHS environment
Skills
Essential
- Strong leadership skills, that engage inspire and motivate a workforce National nursing/professional agenda, NHS targets and regulatory standards and requirements
Desirable
- Setting workforce standards, managing complex HR issues, multidisciplinary team working
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).
