Job summary
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust are
seeking to appoint an exceptional Deputy Director of Nursing & Quality who
has the energy and passion to make a sustainable and lasting difference in
delivering safe, compassionate and joined up care to our population.
We are seeking a Deputy Director of Nursing with
the right values, commitment and energy to support delivery of our Nursing,
Midwifery and Allied Health Professionals strategy and to lead the
safeguarding, MCA, MHA and Learning Disabilities portfolios
Provisional Interview date : Friday 22nd November 2024
Main duties of the job
The Deputy Director of Nursing is a critical role that will work
alongside the Executive Director of Nursing and Quality to embed clinical
leadership across CDDFT.
The Deputy Director of Nursing will develop a culture that focuses on patient
safety, learning, improvement and innovation.
This is a key role, working in collaboration and in
conjunction with the Trust senior leadership team, and will support the
Executive Director of Nursing to deliver clinical leadership to our nurses,
midwives, Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) and clinical professionals to
provide direction and support to ensure a co-ordinated approach to service
delivery, service transformation and the development of services that help
achieve the long-term vision and priorities of the Trust.
To provide leadership, strategic direction, advice,
supervision and support to nurses, midwives, Allied Health Professionals (AHPs)
and clinical professionals throughout the Trust, ensuring that high quality
clinical practice is integrated and embedded into all patient services.
Operationally the Deputy Director of Nursing will lead on a
portfolio which includes safeguarding, MCA, MHA & Learning Disabilities.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional
leadership to all nurses, midwives & AHPs across the trust.
Support
the delivery and maintenance of CQC fundamental standards
Promotes
and facilitates the continued integration of quality improvement and
transformation into everyday practice.
Line-management
responsibility for the Associate Directors of Nursing / or equivalent
professional role covering several teams, including patient safety, patient
experience, IPC, chaplains, practice education and safe staffing
The post
holder will be responsible for a corporate portfolio (safeguarding, MCA, MHA,
LD) and provide nursing advice as required to ensure safe and effective systems
are in place for vulnerable patients and their families and working closely
with members of the Trust safeguarding teams.
To work
closely with operational colleagues and provide leadership in regard to the
monitoring of quality standards through the Trust performance management
process and encourage and enable continuous improvement.
To act as
role model, mentor, coach ensuring the direct reports and indirect reports are
supported to achieve their potential with clear goals and priorities aligned to
those in the organisation
Acts in
accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Code of Conduct
Communicates
and receive highly complex information, some of which may be highly sensitive
and contentious and is able to influence and negotiate in situations where
there is resistance.
The post
holder will be expected to work across sites.
Ensures
that the nursing service is of the highest quality, working in collaboration
with all stakeholders.
Will
provide leadership on the monitoring of standards of nursing utilising the
Performance Management Process and developing nursing sensitive key performance
indicators which demonstrate continuous improvement in standards
Acts in
accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Code of Conduct
Communicates
and receive highly complex information, some of which may be highly sensitive
and contentious and is able to influence and negotiate in situations where
there is resistance
The post
holder will be expected to work across sites.
Holds and
manage a delegated budget for pay and non-pay elements of the nursing budget
Lead and
manage disciplinary and grievance matters in accordance with the Trusts
policies
Leads and
provides professional leadership to senior staff groups within nursing
including setting objectives for the corporate nursing Management team
Ensures
that the professional contributions of nursing throughout the Trust are firmly
aligned to the achievement of Trust wide objectives
Acts as a
Trust wide nursing representative in multi professional and managerial forums,
both internally and externally
Analyse
highly complex information in relation to a number of situations including
performance targets and strategic objectives
Represent
the organisation at local and national level in relevant areas of patient
experience and safeguarding
Provide
expert advice and guidance on safeguarding, MCA, MHA, LD issues
Interpret
NHS Policy and advise on implications for patient experience and safeguarding
Develop
supporting policies to develop safeguarding and patient experience
Represent
the trust on Local safeguarding boards Adults & Children
Participate
in the Trusts senior management on-call rota
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional
leadership to all nurses, midwives & AHPs across the trust.
Support
the delivery and maintenance of CQC fundamental standards
Promotes
and facilitates the continued integration of quality improvement and
transformation into everyday practice.
Line-management
responsibility for the Associate Directors of Nursing / or equivalent
professional role covering several teams, including patient safety, patient
experience, IPC, chaplains, practice education and safe staffing
The post
holder will be responsible for a corporate portfolio (safeguarding, MCA, MHA,
LD) and provide nursing advice as required to ensure safe and effective systems
are in place for vulnerable patients and their families and working closely
with members of the Trust safeguarding teams.
To work
closely with operational colleagues and provide leadership in regard to the
monitoring of quality standards through the Trust performance management
process and encourage and enable continuous improvement.
To act as
role model, mentor, coach ensuring the direct reports and indirect reports are
supported to achieve their potential with clear goals and priorities aligned to
those in the organisation
Acts in
accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Code of Conduct
Communicates
and receive highly complex information, some of which may be highly sensitive
and contentious and is able to influence and negotiate in situations where
there is resistance.
The post
holder will be expected to work across sites.
Ensures
that the nursing service is of the highest quality, working in collaboration
with all stakeholders.
Will
provide leadership on the monitoring of standards of nursing utilising the
Performance Management Process and developing nursing sensitive key performance
indicators which demonstrate continuous improvement in standards
Acts in
accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Code of Conduct
Communicates
and receive highly complex information, some of which may be highly sensitive
and contentious and is able to influence and negotiate in situations where
there is resistance
The post
holder will be expected to work across sites.
Holds and
manage a delegated budget for pay and non-pay elements of the nursing budget
Lead and
manage disciplinary and grievance matters in accordance with the Trusts
policies
Leads and
provides professional leadership to senior staff groups within nursing
including setting objectives for the corporate nursing Management team
Ensures
that the professional contributions of nursing throughout the Trust are firmly
aligned to the achievement of Trust wide objectives
Acts as a
Trust wide nursing representative in multi professional and managerial forums,
both internally and externally
Analyse
highly complex information in relation to a number of situations including
performance targets and strategic objectives
Represent
the organisation at local and national level in relevant areas of patient
experience and safeguarding
Provide
expert advice and guidance on safeguarding, MCA, MHA, LD issues
Interpret
NHS Policy and advise on implications for patient experience and safeguarding
Develop
supporting policies to develop safeguarding and patient experience
Represent
the trust on Local safeguarding boards Adults & Children
Participate
in the Trusts senior management on-call rota
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Completion of level 3 training in safeguarding adults and children
- Proven experience of leading and delivering on major service improvement and change projects particularly relating to patient care.
- Experience of dealing with a range of sensitive and complex issues
Desirable
- Involvement in regional/national groups
- Experience of leading on policy development and implementation
Experience
Essential
- Experience of senior management for a defined portfolio which includes clinical, financial and people management.
- Experience of effectively managing complex change and working with partner organisations
- Demonstrable experience of improving quality, safety and patient experience.
- Credible professional leader with demonstrable experience at leading operational and corporate teams and supporting the development of others
Desirable
- Experience of partnership working in relation to safeguarding, MCA, MHA and LD
- Experience in clinical audit and research
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel independently
Qualifications
Essential
- First level Nurse qualification registered with the NMC
- Degree and masters degree in health care and / or leadership
- Evidence of recent continuous professional development
Desirable
- Midwifery Qualification
- Significant experience / recent and relevant CPD in safeguarding
- Leadership qualification
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Completion of level 3 training in safeguarding adults and children
- Proven experience of leading and delivering on major service improvement and change projects particularly relating to patient care.
- Experience of dealing with a range of sensitive and complex issues
Desirable
- Involvement in regional/national groups
- Experience of leading on policy development and implementation
Experience
Essential
- Experience of senior management for a defined portfolio which includes clinical, financial and people management.
- Experience of effectively managing complex change and working with partner organisations
- Demonstrable experience of improving quality, safety and patient experience.
- Credible professional leader with demonstrable experience at leading operational and corporate teams and supporting the development of others
Desirable
- Experience of partnership working in relation to safeguarding, MCA, MHA and LD
- Experience in clinical audit and research
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel independently
Qualifications
Essential
- First level Nurse qualification registered with the NMC
- Degree and masters degree in health care and / or leadership
- Evidence of recent continuous professional development
Desirable
- Midwifery Qualification
- Significant experience / recent and relevant CPD in safeguarding
- Leadership qualification
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
