Job summary
We are looking for an energetic, innovative, compassionate, and motivated nursing leader to join the Senior Nursing Team at Sheffield Children's FT as the Deputy Chief Nurse for Community and Mental Health Services.
The Deputy Chief Nurse 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. The successful post holder will actively promote a culture aligned to our Trust values, thus acting as a role model within the organisation.
Accountable and responsible to the Chief Nurse, the post holder will work largely unsupervised and will have the skills to credibly influence across the organisation and wider health and social care system at the highest level.
The successful applicant will also provide system leadership to promote and realise enhancements to quality and patient experience through their direct involvement in these programmes of work.
Main duties of the job
The Deputy Chief Nurse will provide visible and purposeful leadership within the organisation.
The post holder will be expected to contribute to and lead the formulation and implementation of a wide range of national and local standards and best practice requirements.
The post holder will provide recommendations to the Executive Team in relation to this and plan and deliver interventions to ensure compliance.
The role requires an ability to lead change and be skilled at developing others.
The Deputy Chief Nurse will contribute to the development of policy and strategy and represent the Chief Nurse at appropriate internal and external forums.
Deputise for the CNO when necessary.
To lead and contribute to the Trust safeguarding agenda
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
- Providing support to the Chief Nurse and deputising effectively across the full range of their nursing and related responsibilities both internally and externally. There will be occasions when the post holder will be required to operate at board level and attend Board and Board sub-committee meetings. The day-to-day professional effectiveness of nursing across the totality of their portfolio and be able to take autonomous decisions to ensure the Trust can respond to any local or national requirements.
- To provide specialist advice to Executive and Board members, Clinical Directors, and Operations Directors, Nursing and Non-Medical colleagues on issues relevant to nursing and the Chief Nurses related responsibilities. Working in partnership with the Medical and Deputy Medical Directors in developing, implementing, and evaluating Corporate Strategies around quality and safety. Work in partnership with the Deputy Chief Operating Officer, and other corporate deputies and their teams, to provide professional support with the delivery of the organisational and operational priorities. Taking the lead role on a range of corporate projects identified by the Chief Nurse.
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
- Providing support to the Chief Nurse and deputising effectively across the full range of their nursing and related responsibilities both internally and externally. There will be occasions when the post holder will be required to operate at board level and attend Board and Board sub-committee meetings. The day-to-day professional effectiveness of nursing across the totality of their portfolio and be able to take autonomous decisions to ensure the Trust can respond to any local or national requirements.
- To provide specialist advice to Executive and Board members, Clinical Directors, and Operations Directors, Nursing and Non-Medical colleagues on issues relevant to nursing and the Chief Nurses related responsibilities. Working in partnership with the Medical and Deputy Medical Directors in developing, implementing, and evaluating Corporate Strategies around quality and safety. Work in partnership with the Deputy Chief Operating Officer, and other corporate deputies and their teams, to provide professional support with the delivery of the organisational and operational priorities. Taking the lead role on a range of corporate projects identified by the Chief Nurse.
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 Master's degree in a relevant field or equivalent level of experience Evidence of Continuous Professional Development Recognised Management/leadership qualification or programme
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience working effectively in a relevant multi-professional acute environment. Significant experience at a senior level in a large acute setting Previous experience of managing nursing in a complex environment, including understanding, and applying relevant national standards. Track record of achievement as a senior leader which demonstrates significant successes through innovation and a strong but sensitive style, which contributes directly to the patient experience and continuous improvement Significant experience of financial management and control to meet agreed targets Experience of establishing and applying performance management systems in areas such as contract monitoring, workforce, quality and departmental indicators Evidence of leading major change and developing effective internal controls. An expert understanding of the statutory framework governing nurses. An expert awareness of the national and local context affecting nursing services and the delivery of care. A detailed awareness and an understanding of the clinical and corporate governance agenda. Evidenced experience of building and sustaining effective and productive working relationships with a range of people at local and national level including statutory, voluntary and private sector organisations Experience in the delivery of complex work, incorporating multiple inputs and stakeholders with fluctuating and competing priorities Evidence of a collaborative management style coupled with improving quality of service provision at a strategic level
Desirable
- oExperience at Deputy Chief Nurse level/ Director level. oEvidence of participation on national or regional groups dealing with NHS strategic issues. oA knowledge of health and social care structures at national, regional, and local level. oA practical understanding of national standards and best practice in NHS complaints management.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Able to develop successful relationships with internal colleagues and departments as well as externally with a wide range of stakeholders and work with individuals and groups from a range of backgrounds Able to communicate the implications of complex data using strong influencing and persuasion skills in the most appropriate format High degree of political sensitivity and experience of dealing with a range of issues in a complex stakeholder environment Sound analytical and numerical skills Ability to establish rapport/credibility with Trust colleagues including clinicians, managers, colleagues, colleague representatives and professionals from outside the Trust A strong focus on developing excellence in the planning and delivery of patient care. Demonstrate well developed negotiation skills coupled with an ability to empower and get the best out of colleagues Evidence of effective team working at a senior level. The ability to think strategically and develop a challenging vision for the future. Ability to advise Directors and the Board on complex, contentious and sensitive issues. Ability to motivate colleagues to deliver changes in practice and Trust policy. Ability to manage conflict between colleagues and groups of professionals. Ability to manage a series of targets and competing priorities Ability to plan and organise a broad range of complex and technical activities. Ability to organise duties in a way which meets rigorous external scrutiny - Care Quality Commission, Department of Health, NHS England. Ability to provide judgements regarding resource allocation where no precedent exists and where potential for disagreement at a senior level exists.
Desirable
- oEvidence of team building skills including coaching, facilitation, and mentoring. oAdvanced IT skills. oProject management skills.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Drive, energy, enthusiasm, resourcefulness, and resilience. Team player with a focus on achievement. Committed to a devolved leadership and management style. Ability to work in a climate of rapid change and uncertainty to meet challenging deadlines. Strong personal commitment to the principles of collaboration and working with system partners.
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
- Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse Master's degree in a relevant field or equivalent level of experience Evidence of Continuous Professional Development Recognised Management/leadership qualification or programme
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience working effectively in a relevant multi-professional acute environment. Significant experience at a senior level in a large acute setting Previous experience of managing nursing in a complex environment, including understanding, and applying relevant national standards. Track record of achievement as a senior leader which demonstrates significant successes through innovation and a strong but sensitive style, which contributes directly to the patient experience and continuous improvement Significant experience of financial management and control to meet agreed targets Experience of establishing and applying performance management systems in areas such as contract monitoring, workforce, quality and departmental indicators Evidence of leading major change and developing effective internal controls. An expert understanding of the statutory framework governing nurses. An expert awareness of the national and local context affecting nursing services and the delivery of care. A detailed awareness and an understanding of the clinical and corporate governance agenda. Evidenced experience of building and sustaining effective and productive working relationships with a range of people at local and national level including statutory, voluntary and private sector organisations Experience in the delivery of complex work, incorporating multiple inputs and stakeholders with fluctuating and competing priorities Evidence of a collaborative management style coupled with improving quality of service provision at a strategic level
Desirable
- oExperience at Deputy Chief Nurse level/ Director level. oEvidence of participation on national or regional groups dealing with NHS strategic issues. oA knowledge of health and social care structures at national, regional, and local level. oA practical understanding of national standards and best practice in NHS complaints management.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Able to develop successful relationships with internal colleagues and departments as well as externally with a wide range of stakeholders and work with individuals and groups from a range of backgrounds Able to communicate the implications of complex data using strong influencing and persuasion skills in the most appropriate format High degree of political sensitivity and experience of dealing with a range of issues in a complex stakeholder environment Sound analytical and numerical skills Ability to establish rapport/credibility with Trust colleagues including clinicians, managers, colleagues, colleague representatives and professionals from outside the Trust A strong focus on developing excellence in the planning and delivery of patient care. Demonstrate well developed negotiation skills coupled with an ability to empower and get the best out of colleagues Evidence of effective team working at a senior level. The ability to think strategically and develop a challenging vision for the future. Ability to advise Directors and the Board on complex, contentious and sensitive issues. Ability to motivate colleagues to deliver changes in practice and Trust policy. Ability to manage conflict between colleagues and groups of professionals. Ability to manage a series of targets and competing priorities Ability to plan and organise a broad range of complex and technical activities. Ability to organise duties in a way which meets rigorous external scrutiny - Care Quality Commission, Department of Health, NHS England. Ability to provide judgements regarding resource allocation where no precedent exists and where potential for disagreement at a senior level exists.
Desirable
- oEvidence of team building skills including coaching, facilitation, and mentoring. oAdvanced IT skills. oProject management skills.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Drive, energy, enthusiasm, resourcefulness, and resilience. Team player with a focus on achievement. Committed to a devolved leadership and management style. Ability to work in a climate of rapid change and uncertainty to meet challenging deadlines. Strong personal commitment to the principles of collaboration and working with system partners.
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).
