Job summary
The Royal Free London Group is looking to recruit an experienced, resourceful, dynamic and compassionate Director of Nursing to join our Local Executive Team at Royal Free Hospital as part of the Royal Free London Group.
Reporting to the hospital unit Chief Executive Officer, with a professional accountability to the Group Chief Nursing Officer, the post holder will be a core member of the health unit's leadership team and will provide leadership to the associated nursing and Allied Health Professional (AHP) workforce by shaping a culture of continuous improvement.
The Director of Nursing is responsible for the health unit's standards of nursing, care to ensure excellent patient care and for the implementation of practice in line with the group's objectives. The Director of Nursing is responsible for contributing to, and implementing, group strategy, and will work strategically with the health unit medical director to enhance patient experience, quality of care and ensure patient safety.
In addition, the Director of Nursing will ensure effective systems are in place to monitor and improve clinical, operational and financial performance of nursing and AHP teams and individuals.
This pivotal role offers the opportunity to influence care at scale, drive ambitious improvement programmes and create the conditions for our workforce to thrive.
Main duties of the job
As a core member of the health unit leadership team, the Director of Nursing will lead with compassion and integrity, championing a culture of openness, inclusion & continuous improvement. Working closely with divisional leaders, clinical practice groups and senior colleagues, the Director of Nursing will ensure that our services are safe, effective and responsive, while embedding quality improvement and collaborative ways of working.
The Director of Nursing will play a central role in shaping and delivering our Trust strategy and in anticipating future workforce and service needs. The Director of Nursing will oversee the development, planning and performance of the nursing workforce, strengthening professional standards, recruitment, retention and leadership capability. Your influence will extend across patient experience, safety, governance and clinical performance--acting as an advocate for patients and families and ensuring learning drives meaningful change.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an inspiring senior leader who is committed to delivering excellent patient care and contributing to some of the best clinical outcomes across both local and specialist services. We welcome applicants who bring vision, resilience and a passion for making a lasting difference.
About us
The Director of Nursing will work strategically with the hospital unit medical director to enhance patient experience, quality of care and ensure patient safety. In addition, the Director of Nursing will ensure effective systems are in place to monitor and improve clinical, operational and financial performance of nursing and midwifery teams and individuals.
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across four main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Please see attached candidate information pack for more information about this role, and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
For more information about the role please contact David Crampsey, RFH Chief Executive Officer or Julie Hamilton, Group Chief Nurse.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Please see attached candidate information pack for more information about this role, and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
For more information about the role please contact David Crampsey, RFH Chief Executive Officer or Julie Hamilton, Group Chief Nurse.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration
- Master's degree or equivalent level experience
- Evidence of continuous personal and professional development
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant senior nursing experience in an NHS Acute trust
- Experience of increasing staff engagement
- Experience of leading transformational service change
- Experience of managing complex problems
- Successful achievement of projects of a significant scale including close working with clinicians
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable track record of successful delivery
- Strong understanding of, and responsiveness to the complexities and dynamics of the NHS including the importance of clinical governance
- Demonstrable effective partnership working with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to influence, negotiate and persuade regarding complex or sensitive issues
- Motivational skills to lead staff
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
- Determination to achieve high standards and strive to delivery improvements in patient care within the framework of the Trust
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Passion, enthusiasm and pride for the profession
- Ability to commend confidence of medical and other Trust colleagues
- Ability to plan strategically, tactically and creatively
- Ability to take an innovative approach
- Proactive, versatile and problem-solving approach
- Robust and persistent in the pursuit of objectives whilst responding to short term challenges and priorities
- Able to maintain personal credibility
- Able to prioritise and work under pressure
Other
Essential
- Meets the requirement for fit and proper persons
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration
- Master's degree or equivalent level experience
- Evidence of continuous personal and professional development
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant senior nursing experience in an NHS Acute trust
- Experience of increasing staff engagement
- Experience of leading transformational service change
- Experience of managing complex problems
- Successful achievement of projects of a significant scale including close working with clinicians
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable track record of successful delivery
- Strong understanding of, and responsiveness to the complexities and dynamics of the NHS including the importance of clinical governance
- Demonstrable effective partnership working with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to influence, negotiate and persuade regarding complex or sensitive issues
- Motivational skills to lead staff
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
- Determination to achieve high standards and strive to delivery improvements in patient care within the framework of the Trust
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Passion, enthusiasm and pride for the profession
- Ability to commend confidence of medical and other Trust colleagues
- Ability to plan strategically, tactically and creatively
- Ability to take an innovative approach
- Proactive, versatile and problem-solving approach
- Robust and persistent in the pursuit of objectives whilst responding to short term challenges and priorities
- Able to maintain personal credibility
- Able to prioritise and work under pressure
Other
Essential
- Meets the requirement for fit and proper persons
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).
