Job summary
Divisional Chief Nurse - Paediatrics
Department: Women and Children's Division
Band 8c £70,417 - £81,138 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hrs per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
The Divisional Chief Nurse is a key clinical leadership role for the Trust and requires an individual who is capable of leading, inspiring, and developing the nursing and support workforce across Paediatrics to continuously deliver a high standard of professional practice and care, providing professional advice in respect to nursing, managerial and operational issues that arise across the division.
If you are able to demonstrate experience in nursing leadership, setting positive ad clear expectations for delivery and have exemplary standards of quality, safety, infection prevention control, safeguarding and patient and family experience then we look forward to hearing from you. This includes bringing a positive and professional focus on activities relating to recruitment and retention of the workforce and supporting research, education, and evidence-based practice within the Paediatric setting.
For further information and/or an informal discussion please contact Emma Codrington - Associate Chief Nurse emma.codrington@mkuh.nhs.uk or Tel: 01908996555, Ext 86555
Interview: w/c 08.01.2024
Main duties of the job
We are looking for someone who can make a difference to patients and staff, modelling outstanding care every time and the ability to promote a positive team working ethic. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be highly motivated and flexible in your approach to care delivery and committed to quality improvement.
About us
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible workingopportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Act as the professional advisor in respect to nursing, managerial and operational issues that arise across the division
Demonstrate professional leadership for nursing across the division, setting positive ad clear expectations for delivery which have exemplary standards of quality, safety, infection prevention control, safeguarding and patient and family experience. This includes bringing a positive and professional focus on activities relating to recruitment and retention of the workforce and supporting research, education, and evidence-based practice.
Work in collaboration within the triumvirate with the Divisional Director and Divisional Associate Director of Operations who have collective responsible for the delivery of the divisional and Trust strategic agendas.
The post holder will support the Chief Nurse with the delivery of the wider corporate professional agenda to include the development of innovative strategies for nursing to enable a skilled and empowered workforce at all levels that is fit for purpose and equipped to deliver excellence in care standards.
Provide leadership and management of the matrons and non-medical professionals as appropriate to your services. This includes ensuring appropriate talent management through recruitment and retention activities, performance management, identifying education and development needs and promoting career advancement.
Be accountable for the operational and budgetary management of nursing, quality, and standards of care. Specifically ensuring capacity exists to deliver the required level of service within the resources available and raising concerns where required.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details on the role and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Act as the professional advisor in respect to nursing, managerial and operational issues that arise across the division
Demonstrate professional leadership for nursing across the division, setting positive ad clear expectations for delivery which have exemplary standards of quality, safety, infection prevention control, safeguarding and patient and family experience. This includes bringing a positive and professional focus on activities relating to recruitment and retention of the workforce and supporting research, education, and evidence-based practice.
Work in collaboration within the triumvirate with the Divisional Director and Divisional Associate Director of Operations who have collective responsible for the delivery of the divisional and Trust strategic agendas.
The post holder will support the Chief Nurse with the delivery of the wider corporate professional agenda to include the development of innovative strategies for nursing to enable a skilled and empowered workforce at all levels that is fit for purpose and equipped to deliver excellence in care standards.
Provide leadership and management of the matrons and non-medical professionals as appropriate to your services. This includes ensuring appropriate talent management through recruitment and retention activities, performance management, identifying education and development needs and promoting career advancement.
Be accountable for the operational and budgetary management of nursing, quality, and standards of care. Specifically ensuring capacity exists to deliver the required level of service within the resources available and raising concerns where required.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details on the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- First Degree in Nursing or Health related subject or equivalent experience
- Master's Degree in Nursing or health related subject or a Formal leadership qualification or equivalent level of skill acquired through experience
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Portfolio of evidence to support innovation in practice
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in senior nursing leadership and management
- Detailed knowledge of current nursing challenges in a local and national context
- Ability to operate and think laterally at a strategic level
- Demonstrate the qualities of a professional leader
- Ability to empower staff at all levels
- Awareness of political and professional agenda in Nursing and NHS Management
- Demonstrate understanding and experience of management, and handling of data and information
- In depth understanding and experience of the application of clinical governance and quality management
- Proven understanding of operational management issues
- Preparation of reports, analysis of data for Board, Committees and working forums
Skills
Essential
- Proven leadership ability
- Effective team building qualities
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience of change management
- Ability to prioritise and problem solve
- Understanding of commissioning processes
- Effective presentation skills
- Critical analysis and imaginative problem solving
- Proven financial and workforce planning skills
- Proven abilities in developing midwifery and nursing recruitment and retention strategies
- The ability to inspire confidence at all levels in the organisation
- Team player/commitment to interdisciplinary working
- Professional appearance
- Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Personal and people development
Essential
- Professional attitude
- High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitude
- Adaptable
- Flexibility, attention to detail
- Strong interpersonnel skills
- Proactive attitude
- Presentable
- Further professional ambition
- Preparedness to participate in 360-degree appraisal and effective / supportive / empowering performance review
Communication
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
- Ability to participate in 24 hour on call management rota
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- First Degree in Nursing or Health related subject or equivalent experience
- Master's Degree in Nursing or health related subject or a Formal leadership qualification or equivalent level of skill acquired through experience
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Portfolio of evidence to support innovation in practice
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in senior nursing leadership and management
- Detailed knowledge of current nursing challenges in a local and national context
- Ability to operate and think laterally at a strategic level
- Demonstrate the qualities of a professional leader
- Ability to empower staff at all levels
- Awareness of political and professional agenda in Nursing and NHS Management
- Demonstrate understanding and experience of management, and handling of data and information
- In depth understanding and experience of the application of clinical governance and quality management
- Proven understanding of operational management issues
- Preparation of reports, analysis of data for Board, Committees and working forums
Skills
Essential
- Proven leadership ability
- Effective team building qualities
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience of change management
- Ability to prioritise and problem solve
- Understanding of commissioning processes
- Effective presentation skills
- Critical analysis and imaginative problem solving
- Proven financial and workforce planning skills
- Proven abilities in developing midwifery and nursing recruitment and retention strategies
- The ability to inspire confidence at all levels in the organisation
- Team player/commitment to interdisciplinary working
- Professional appearance
- Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Personal and people development
Essential
- Professional attitude
- High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitude
- Adaptable
- Flexibility, attention to detail
- Strong interpersonnel skills
- Proactive attitude
- Presentable
- Further professional ambition
- Preparedness to participate in 360-degree appraisal and effective / supportive / empowering performance review
Communication
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
- Ability to participate in 24 hour on call management rota
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
