Job summary
We are looking for an energetic, innovative, compassionate, and motivated leader to join the Senior Nursing Team at Sheffield Children's FT as the Associate Director of Nursing (ADN) for Surgery & Critical Care group.
The ADN will act to ensure high quality and effective care for children and young people who use our services is delivered in accordance with our Clinical Strategy and Quality Promise, promoting a culture aligned to our Trust values, thus acting as a role model within the organisation.
The ADN will work collaboratively and productively with the Associate Director and Clinical Director of the Care Group (Care Group Triumvirate) to provide assurance to the Executive Team and the Trust Board that robust systems of governance and excellence in care delivery are in place to enable the delivery of high-quality patient and family led services. This will also provide assurance that those services are meeting agreed objectives and delivered within budget.
The ADN will proactively ensure that the nursing workforce remains appropriate for service demand by supporting the implementation of new workforce models.
The role involves working in partnership with other organisations in the provision and planning of health services, taking forward national and local policies, with drive, passion and enthusiasm to develop a long-term strategic vision that enables high quality and sustainable services.
As ADN you will deputise for the Deputy Chief Nurse as required.
Main duties of the job
This post will provide outstanding professional leadership to nurses and other members of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) within the sphere of responsibility in the Surgery and Critical Care, Care Group and wider Trust. The role is a highly visible one to ensure that nursing makes the fullest contribution to the delivery of a high quality clinical, education and research service within the Care Group.
The ADN will participate in the annual budget setting process, to ensure that workforce plans are in line with financial planning, whilst maintaining workforce levels that deliver safe, high-quality care.You will encourage a philosophy of continuous professional development amongst colleagues, leading by example.
The ADN will facilitate the development of Matron, Ward Manager and Nurse Specialist roles, ensuring that they are empowered and supported as leaders.
About us
Sheffield Children's is one of three independent, specialist paediatric hospitals in the country, providing dedicated healthcare for children and young people across community, mental health and acute specialist settings.
We have three overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision "to create a healthier future for children and young people."
- Outstanding patient care
- Brilliant place to work
- Leader in children's health
Our commitment to rewarding colleagues is demonstrated through our brilliant reward and benefits offer including; generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and lease cars.
We are committed to supporting colleagues from different heritages and lifestyles while at work. This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place. Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Leadership and management To be a clinically credible and visible leader able to provide strategic leadership and direction to ensure that allcare delivered within the Care group is safe, reliable, and efficient. Provide an operational, strategic and professional overview alongside expert clinical advice into the Care Group Management Triumvirate, ensuring that the voice of the child is considered at all times. Be managerially responsible for all colleagues within the sphere of responsibility. Lead colleagues in line with our CARE values, taking a person centred approach and ensuring colleagues feel supported and safe at work. Responsibilities within the managerial role include recruitment, retention and selection, performance management (i.e. objective setting and performance review), training and development and disciplinary issues. To support the Chief Nurse/Deputy Chief Nurse to ensure that the educational and competency requirements of all nursing colleagues are met. To translate the vision for the future for colleagues in a way that engages them and helps them understand their contribution to achieving patient centred, Care Group and organisational objectives. Lead the Care Group Governance agenda in ensuring the quality, standard and range of care are optimised within the available resources and in line with the Trust Strategic vision. Ensure there are processes in place to measure and monitor risk and that all incidents are recorded, investigated and that the learning from them is disseminated throughout the Care Group. In conjunction with the Care Group Triumvirate, lead the delivery of service improvement work drawing on knowledge and experience, appraising the options available and taking action to implement and evaluate outcomes. Use improvement methodologies to work with colleagues to implement and evaluate the changes made.
Please refer to the full JD & Person Spec
Please Note Interview date - 25th March
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Job description
Job responsibilities
Leadership and management To be a clinically credible and visible leader able to provide strategic leadership and direction to ensure that allcare delivered within the Care group is safe, reliable, and efficient. Provide an operational, strategic and professional overview alongside expert clinical advice into the Care Group Management Triumvirate, ensuring that the voice of the child is considered at all times. Be managerially responsible for all colleagues within the sphere of responsibility. Lead colleagues in line with our CARE values, taking a person centred approach and ensuring colleagues feel supported and safe at work. Responsibilities within the managerial role include recruitment, retention and selection, performance management (i.e. objective setting and performance review), training and development and disciplinary issues. To support the Chief Nurse/Deputy Chief Nurse to ensure that the educational and competency requirements of all nursing colleagues are met. To translate the vision for the future for colleagues in a way that engages them and helps them understand their contribution to achieving patient centred, Care Group and organisational objectives. Lead the Care Group Governance agenda in ensuring the quality, standard and range of care are optimised within the available resources and in line with the Trust Strategic vision. Ensure there are processes in place to measure and monitor risk and that all incidents are recorded, investigated and that the learning from them is disseminated throughout the Care Group. In conjunction with the Care Group Triumvirate, lead the delivery of service improvement work drawing on knowledge and experience, appraising the options available and taking action to implement and evaluate outcomes. Use improvement methodologies to work with colleagues to implement and evaluate the changes made.
Please refer to the full JD & Person Spec
Please Note Interview date - 25th March
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult, Child, Learning Disabilities) or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) with current NMC or HCPC registration Masters Degree or relevant postgraduate qualification Recognised leadership course or programme Evidence of-continuous professional development
Desirable
- Community or mental health leadership experience Education qualification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of working in a senior clinical leadership role. Evidence of clinical and management experience in an acute or community setting. Evidence of being able to plan strategically, tactically and creatively and prioritise work in a demanding environment. Ability to analyse complex problems and to develop practical and workable solutions to address them. Experience of implementing strategy, setting clear objectives and holding people to account for delivery. Experience of using improvement methodologies to lead service change involving colleagues and patients. Experience of communicating in multi-cultural environments often dealing with intricate and sensitive issues. Proven track record of sound financial management and the delivery of cost improvement programmes. Evidence of the development of working relationships with stakeholders outside of the organisation.
Desirable
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to provide credible clinical leadership, gaining the respect of all colleagues both internal and external to the organisation. Is able to question others and constructively challenge in decision making. Is able to cope in complex environments, and deal with challenging situations. Ability to interpret data in order to understand the effectiveness of patient care and develop consistent reliable care. Ability to systematically appraise current practice, systems and processes and identify areas for improvement. Is able to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner in relation to treatment and complex issues. Is aware of developments within the NHS and can understand the potential impact on services. Ability to proactively manage complex and challenging situations. Proficient skills in IT including knowledge of data bases and
Desirable
- Ability to provide credible clinical leadership, gaining the respect of all colleagues both internal and external to the organisation. Is able to question others and constructively challenge in decision making. Is able to cope in complex environments, and deal with challenging situations. Ability to interpret data in order to understand the effectiveness of patient care and develop consistent reliable care. Ability to systematically appraise current practice, systems and processes and identify areas for improvement. Is able to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner in relation to treatment and complex issues. Is aware of developments within the NHS and can understand the potential impact on services. Ability to proactively manage complex and challenging situations. Proficient skills in IT including knowledge of data bases and spreadsheets
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Requirement to travel between sites and to regional meetings. Ability to adapt to changing situations and meet deadlines. Leads by example, promoting the highest standards of personal and professional conduct, integrity and probity. Is able to articulate if values and ethics are comprised in decision making. Is assertive and confident in approach. Has highly developed organisational skills, self motivation, drive for performance and improvement and flexibility in approach and attitude.
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
- Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult, Child, Learning Disabilities) or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) with current NMC or HCPC registration Masters Degree or relevant postgraduate qualification Recognised leadership course or programme Evidence of-continuous professional development
Desirable
- Community or mental health leadership experience Education qualification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of working in a senior clinical leadership role. Evidence of clinical and management experience in an acute or community setting. Evidence of being able to plan strategically, tactically and creatively and prioritise work in a demanding environment. Ability to analyse complex problems and to develop practical and workable solutions to address them. Experience of implementing strategy, setting clear objectives and holding people to account for delivery. Experience of using improvement methodologies to lead service change involving colleagues and patients. Experience of communicating in multi-cultural environments often dealing with intricate and sensitive issues. Proven track record of sound financial management and the delivery of cost improvement programmes. Evidence of the development of working relationships with stakeholders outside of the organisation.
Desirable
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to provide credible clinical leadership, gaining the respect of all colleagues both internal and external to the organisation. Is able to question others and constructively challenge in decision making. Is able to cope in complex environments, and deal with challenging situations. Ability to interpret data in order to understand the effectiveness of patient care and develop consistent reliable care. Ability to systematically appraise current practice, systems and processes and identify areas for improvement. Is able to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner in relation to treatment and complex issues. Is aware of developments within the NHS and can understand the potential impact on services. Ability to proactively manage complex and challenging situations. Proficient skills in IT including knowledge of data bases and
Desirable
- Ability to provide credible clinical leadership, gaining the respect of all colleagues both internal and external to the organisation. Is able to question others and constructively challenge in decision making. Is able to cope in complex environments, and deal with challenging situations. Ability to interpret data in order to understand the effectiveness of patient care and develop consistent reliable care. Ability to systematically appraise current practice, systems and processes and identify areas for improvement. Is able to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner in relation to treatment and complex issues. Is aware of developments within the NHS and can understand the potential impact on services. Ability to proactively manage complex and challenging situations. Proficient skills in IT including knowledge of data bases and spreadsheets
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Requirement to travel between sites and to regional meetings. Ability to adapt to changing situations and meet deadlines. Leads by example, promoting the highest standards of personal and professional conduct, integrity and probity. Is able to articulate if values and ethics are comprised in decision making. Is assertive and confident in approach. Has highly developed organisational skills, self motivation, drive for performance and improvement and flexibility in approach and attitude.
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
- Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
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).
