Job summary
Promote nursing/ AHP leadership
that is safe, caring, and responsive.
Lead and manage the development
of nurse/ AHP staffing practices, strategies, and innovations in order to
enhance patient care.
Lead and manage in collaboration
with the Theatre teams timely responsiveness to patient safety related
incidents.
Support the Assistant Director
of Nursing (ADN) & DADN (Deputy Assistant Director of Nursing) in the
delivery of the nursing/AHP staffing quality agenda, ensuring local and
national quality and clinical standards initiatives are embedded into practice
across the Division- primarily focussing on theatres.
Support the ADN & DADN in
the Trust wide strategic development of the Theatre nursing/ AHP workforce,
ensuring the workforce is fit for the future to deliver safe, high quality and
cost-efficient care.
Develop new nursing/ AHP roles
in collaboration with the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADN) and Deputy
Director of Nursing (DADN) to support the development of a modern nursing/ AHP
theatre work force.
Support the ADN to develop &
review policies to drive safe nurse/ AHP staffing, retention, new workforce
models and recruitment. Responsive to patient safety incidents. Support the ADN
& DADN to develop & review policy and processes to drive safe nurse/
AHP Ensure nursing/ AHP staff have the required skills, knowledge, and
competency to deliver safe & effective high quality clinical care.
Main duties of the job
Work alongside Workforce and Human Resources to
advise and support in building an effective nursing/ AHP and midwifery
workforce strategy.
Influence and lead staff to embrace change using
negotiation and change management skills.
Analyse and present results from audits /
research or from information systems to all stakeholders and support the DADN, ADN
to develop new strategies and innovations to develop nursing/ AHP theatre
workforce.
Deliver a communication plan that will be well
received and revise as required, making recommendations where necessary.
Work with the divisional communications team to
ensure that staff are updated with all information pertaining to nurse
staffing, and work with external agencies to share best practice and promote
the Trusts- Theatres nurse/ AHP staffing agenda.
Attend and contribute to internal and external
meetings, ensuring any key points are raised, recommendations made, and actions
taken, complex and varied issues and information are relayed in a clear concise
way, with relevance to the audience it is being delivered to.
Ensure any changes to working practice and/or
job roles involve the necessary consultation with HR, managers, staff, and
their representatives.
This has to be done in line with the Trusts
policies and procedures, employment law and impact on the staff.
Where resistance to change is identified, use
persuasive, influencing skills to enable change.
About us
We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Application guidance:We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. Its important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work
in partnership with workforce information & DADN & ADN to develop and
maintain a workforce plan for nursing/ AHP and midwifery in theatre.
Work
in partnership with ADN to support and develop practice education and
development across the Trust, enabling evidence-based practice, clinical competencies,
and confidence in Nursing/ AHP Theatre Workforce.
Be
the professional lead in an advisory capacity and through strong leadership,
support to promote excellence in nursing/ AHP and midwifery care in order to
maintain and improve clinical standards and practice.
To
identify local and national good practice in nurse/ AHP staffing, recruitment,
and retention strategies, ensuring information and learning is disseminated
effectively and proposals made for local implementation.
To
lead in challenging existing practices, ensuring progressive solutions and
efficiencies, which consider models of best practice and adhering to NMCs/
AHPS expectations and relevant reliable empirical evidence.
To
utilise expert critical care knowledge to ensure there is a robust and
meaningful Theatre Training and Education Strategy that meets current and
future workforce requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work
in partnership with workforce information & DADN & ADN to develop and
maintain a workforce plan for nursing/ AHP and midwifery in theatre.
Work
in partnership with ADN to support and develop practice education and
development across the Trust, enabling evidence-based practice, clinical competencies,
and confidence in Nursing/ AHP Theatre Workforce.
Be
the professional lead in an advisory capacity and through strong leadership,
support to promote excellence in nursing/ AHP and midwifery care in order to
maintain and improve clinical standards and practice.
To
identify local and national good practice in nurse/ AHP staffing, recruitment,
and retention strategies, ensuring information and learning is disseminated
effectively and proposals made for local implementation.
To
lead in challenging existing practices, ensuring progressive solutions and
efficiencies, which consider models of best practice and adhering to NMCs/
AHPS expectations and relevant reliable empirical evidence.
To
utilise expert critical care knowledge to ensure there is a robust and
meaningful Theatre Training and Education Strategy that meets current and
future workforce requirements.
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- An ability to analyse and resolve highly complex problems where there is no precedent.
- Able to write board and analytical reports.
- Development and monitoring of complex project plans.
- High level IT skills and an ability to manipulate complex data within tight deadlines.
- Can work autonomously to achieve agreed objectives without reference to a manager.
- Excellent problem solving skills, with the ability to innovate.
- Self-motivated and able to lead, motivate and work as part of a team.
- Ability to negotiate and influence with all levels of the organisations and different staff groups.
- Strong presentation skills, able to present to large groups confidently.
- Understanding of clinical governance and its application
- Staff development
- Ability to prioritise and demonstrate effective time management and organisational skills
- Expanding skills and knowledge of others
- Initiating and management of change
- Understanding of current NHS issues and initiatives
Desirable
- Experience of formal
- accreditation processes
Experience
Essential
- Experience of safe staffing, rostering and knowledge of how budget constraints and service delivery has a clinical impact on safe staffing. Excellent knowledge and understanding of effective rostering and impact of inefficient rosters and how to drive clinical benefits from EROSTERING system. Experience in undertaking skill mix and establishment Evidence of teaching and developing staff Policy development Demonstrates change management experience Has successfully planned and managed projects which deliver benefits for patients in complex clinical environments which required clinical and non-clinical staff to modify their way of working. Has a thorough appreciation of the opportunities that new technology creates. Excellent knowledge of working regulations and guidelines eg EWTD Has successfully introduced new or updated systems to meet user requirements. Can act as the lead specialist in both the project management and change management Successful project management experience Demonstrates service development experience Experience of developing and implementing policies and procedures Evidence of setting and monitoring standard.
Knowledge & Awareness
Essential
- Knowledge of national policy
- Knowledge of quality and service improvement techniques
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree level qualification or equivalent experience Professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council or HCPC. Extensive experience of working with the Healthroster Suite Provide evidence of highly developed specialist knowledge in all aspects of application implementation and change management. Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft desktop suite, including word, excel, PowerPoint, vision and ability to produce and deliver management information.
Desirable
- Post graduate management/leadership qualification or willingness to undertake a postgraduate certificate in management/leadership Knowledge of NHS National Programme for ICT i.e. ESR PRINCE 2 (Or equivalent) Foundation or practitioner certification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Effective negotiator
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic, innovative , flexible
- Approachable, open style manager
- Able to deal with and resolve conflict
- Ability to travel as required
- Strong evidence of leading a Change Management project
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- An ability to analyse and resolve highly complex problems where there is no precedent.
- Able to write board and analytical reports.
- Development and monitoring of complex project plans.
- High level IT skills and an ability to manipulate complex data within tight deadlines.
- Can work autonomously to achieve agreed objectives without reference to a manager.
- Excellent problem solving skills, with the ability to innovate.
- Self-motivated and able to lead, motivate and work as part of a team.
- Ability to negotiate and influence with all levels of the organisations and different staff groups.
- Strong presentation skills, able to present to large groups confidently.
- Understanding of clinical governance and its application
- Staff development
- Ability to prioritise and demonstrate effective time management and organisational skills
- Expanding skills and knowledge of others
- Initiating and management of change
- Understanding of current NHS issues and initiatives
Desirable
- Experience of formal
- accreditation processes
Experience
Essential
- Experience of safe staffing, rostering and knowledge of how budget constraints and service delivery has a clinical impact on safe staffing. Excellent knowledge and understanding of effective rostering and impact of inefficient rosters and how to drive clinical benefits from EROSTERING system. Experience in undertaking skill mix and establishment Evidence of teaching and developing staff Policy development Demonstrates change management experience Has successfully planned and managed projects which deliver benefits for patients in complex clinical environments which required clinical and non-clinical staff to modify their way of working. Has a thorough appreciation of the opportunities that new technology creates. Excellent knowledge of working regulations and guidelines eg EWTD Has successfully introduced new or updated systems to meet user requirements. Can act as the lead specialist in both the project management and change management Successful project management experience Demonstrates service development experience Experience of developing and implementing policies and procedures Evidence of setting and monitoring standard.
Knowledge & Awareness
Essential
- Knowledge of national policy
- Knowledge of quality and service improvement techniques
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree level qualification or equivalent experience Professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council or HCPC. Extensive experience of working with the Healthroster Suite Provide evidence of highly developed specialist knowledge in all aspects of application implementation and change management. Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft desktop suite, including word, excel, PowerPoint, vision and ability to produce and deliver management information.
Desirable
- Post graduate management/leadership qualification or willingness to undertake a postgraduate certificate in management/leadership Knowledge of NHS National Programme for ICT i.e. ESR PRINCE 2 (Or equivalent) Foundation or practitioner certification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Effective negotiator
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic, innovative , flexible
- Approachable, open style manager
- Able to deal with and resolve conflict
- Ability to travel as required
- Strong evidence of leading a Change Management project
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).
