Job summary
Head of Gynaecology Nursing
Full time permanent post
Main base Barnet Hospital with multi-site working
37.5 hours per week
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the directorate leadership team alongside the general managers and Clinical director across the assigned directorate remit.
The Head of Nursing will provide effective, visible clinical and professional leadershipfor nursing staff across their assigned directorate remit or responsibility. The post-holder will be responsible for leading nursing teams of cross-site/locality services and will therefore be expected to work across sites.
About us
To ensure the delivery of the Trust's clinical and quality strategies for high quality patient-centred care in accordance with world class care values, excellence in education and world class research.
In collaboration with directorate colleagues will ensure the delivery of the quality, safety, operational and financial objectives of the directorate which will contribute to the overall divisional and health unit performance.
To be responsible for assuring professional standards and practice in all aspects of nursing and midwifery practice are achieved within the assigned directorate remit, including adhering to statutory regulations to deliver excellent patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To line manage, Matrons, Lead and Specialist nurses in the directorate.To ensure the delivery and compliance of mandatory/appraisal training requirements for all nursing staff in the directorate.To work collaboratively across all sites with directorate and divisional teams and senior nursing colleagues to promote and enhance both patient and staff experience.To take part in the out of hours on call rota and ensure competencies and training are up to date.Deputise for the divisional director of nursing where required.The post holder will spend at least 20% of time in clinical practice
Job description
Job responsibilities
To line manage, Matrons, Lead and Specialist nurses in the directorate.To ensure the delivery and compliance of mandatory/appraisal training requirements for all nursing staff in the directorate.To work collaboratively across all sites with directorate and divisional teams and senior nursing colleagues to promote and enhance both patient and staff experience.To take part in the out of hours on call rota and ensure competencies and training are up to date.Deputise for the divisional director of nursing where required.The post holder will spend at least 20% of time in clinical practice
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered trained nurse MSc and/ or equivalent clinical experience that recognises highly developed and complex levels of knowledge
- Management/leadership qualifications or equivalent experience
- Specialist knowledge at doctorate level or equivalent experience in a related field
- Evidence of continuing personal development
Experience
Essential
- Significant acute operational nursing experience in a complex healthcare organisation
- Ability to analyse complex problems and to develop practical and workable solutions to address them
- Experience in the supervision and management of staff and students
- Manager on -call
- Experience in complex employment related issues
- Evidence of nursing leadership role in an acute setting
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered trained nurse MSc and/ or equivalent clinical experience that recognises highly developed and complex levels of knowledge
- Management/leadership qualifications or equivalent experience
- Specialist knowledge at doctorate level or equivalent experience in a related field
- Evidence of continuing personal development
Experience
Essential
- Significant acute operational nursing experience in a complex healthcare organisation
- Ability to analyse complex problems and to develop practical and workable solutions to address them
- Experience in the supervision and management of staff and students
- Manager on -call
- Experience in complex employment related issues
- Evidence of nursing leadership role in an acute setting
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).
