Job summary
We are looking for an Associate Director of Nursing (ADoN) to join as part of the Division Triumvirate, and be responsible and accountable for the development and delivery of patient services within Ward Management division.
As our new ADoN, you will have specific responsibility for leading the development of nursing and nursing services within the Division ensuring that the highest standard of patient care is delivered supported by a robust clinical governance framework.
You will provide high profile leadership within the Division and be responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe and high quality patient care by all allocated Specialties, underpinned by robust systems for planning, service delivery and performance management.
You will also provide line management and professional leadership to all of the relevant ward and clinic nurse managers and to ensure appropriate line management and professional leadership arrangements for the relevant nurse specialists.
So, if this sounds like the right role for you - please apply today.
Main duties of the job
In partnership with the Clinical Director and the Deputy Director of Operations, they are responsible for operational and strategic leadership and will lead improvements in care, service delivery and the achievement of organisational priorities for the Division.
The ADoN will provide quality improvement leadership across the division, using relevant data, information and feedback from patients and their families and carers to identify areas for improvement. Use service improvement methodologies to drive change and work with staff, patients and families ensuring relevant stakeholders are actively involved in the change.
To ensure nursing, allied health professional, health care science and health care support staff are able to access the relevant education and training programmes to equip them with the skills and competencies required to deliver, safe, effective, compassionate and dignified care.
To support the development of competency frameworks and the implementation of practice improvements to ensure that high quality standards are developed, fostering a culture which values continuous professional development and strives for excellence in the delivery of care.
About us
With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities.
We look forward to your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent written communication skills, demonstrated throughout application form
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience as a senior clinical leader / Nurse leadership
- Evidence of clinical and management experience in acute setting
- Experience in implementing strategy, setting clear objectives and holding people accountable for delivery
- Experience of developing and managing governance structures across services
- Experience of setting up governance structures and process to ensure safe and reliable delivery of care
- Experience of communicating in multi-cultural environments often dealing with intricate and sensitive issues
- Budget management experience
- Experience of working with statutory and voluntary agencies and in-depth understanding of effective multi agency working
- Experience of undertaking audits
Desirable
- Experience in leading service improvement programmes across services and with multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience of using improvement methodologies to lead service charge involving staff and patients
- Proven track record of sound financial management and the delivery of cost improvement programmes
- Experience of the development of working relationships with stakeholders outside the Trust
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or equivalent professional registration
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent experience
- Degree in a relevant health subject or equivalent experience
- Good knowledge of service improvement methodologies gained through specific training
- Evidence of proactive and continuous personal and professional development
Desirable
- Management and leadership qualifications
Person Specification
Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent written communication skills, demonstrated throughout application form
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience as a senior clinical leader / Nurse leadership
- Evidence of clinical and management experience in acute setting
- Experience in implementing strategy, setting clear objectives and holding people accountable for delivery
- Experience of developing and managing governance structures across services
- Experience of setting up governance structures and process to ensure safe and reliable delivery of care
- Experience of communicating in multi-cultural environments often dealing with intricate and sensitive issues
- Budget management experience
- Experience of working with statutory and voluntary agencies and in-depth understanding of effective multi agency working
- Experience of undertaking audits
Desirable
- Experience in leading service improvement programmes across services and with multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience of using improvement methodologies to lead service charge involving staff and patients
- Proven track record of sound financial management and the delivery of cost improvement programmes
- Experience of the development of working relationships with stakeholders outside the Trust
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or equivalent professional registration
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent experience
- Degree in a relevant health subject or equivalent experience
- Good knowledge of service improvement methodologies gained through specific training
- Evidence of proactive and continuous personal and professional development
Desirable
- Management and leadership qualifications
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).
