Job summary
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We are delighted to offer a 12-month secondment for Deputy Professional Lead Nurse within our Adult Community Services Division.
The Adult Community Service Division is committed to a continuous quality improvement and safety agenda. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that the division has robust structures, processes and systems in place to support a workforce that is fit for the future and that is competent and able to deliver safe, high quality services and excellent patient care.
The successful candidate will be leading on workstreams which align with their skills and experience in addition to
o Deputising for the Nursing Professional Lead as required
o Acting as a member of the wider clinical division management structure provide strong, clear visionary leadership through team working to ensure effective operational management and delivery of nursing services.
o To work closely with the divisional clinical operational leads to ensure that the Professional voice of Nursing is clearly articulated in all operational and service transformation matters
o Under the direction of the Nursing Professional Lead, lead and participate in Trust quality walks and assurance visits to enable the division to have clear oversight of compliance with
Main duties of the job
The key purpose of the role is to support the Divisional Nursing Professional Lead with the delivery of the divisional vision and strategy for Professional Leadership for Nurses.
As the Deputy Nursing Professional Lead you will make a key contribution to the delivery of safe high-quality care by ensuring nurses are professionally developed within their roles. This will be through 3 core areas:
Care quality- improvement and research, patient safety and experience, clinical effectiveness, safe staffing assurance, safeguarding and service transformation.
- Clinical practice- working at an advanced professional clinical level supporting, enabling, and advising on best nursing practice and standards including working clinically as required
Education- Continuing professional development, workforce development, preceptorship, and student education.
About us
Be Part of Our Team...
BCHC has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehab Centre and one of Europe's leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.
If you want to 'Be Part of Our Team' and work with a Foundation Trust which is continuously striving for best care and healthy communities, we want to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To deputise for the Nursing Professional Lead as required
- As a member of the wider clinical division management structure provide strong, clear visionary leadership through team working to ensure effective operational management and delivery of nursing services.
- To work closely with the divisional clinical operational leads to ensure that the Professional voice of Nursing is clearly articulated in all operational and service transformation matters
- Under the direction of the Nursing Professional Lead, lead and participate in Trust quality walks and assurance visits to enable the division to have clear oversight of compliance with all domains of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulatory framework
- Provide clinical input and expertise to clinical teams as part of the divisional management team structure on a wide range of nursing professional and clinical issues
To demonstrate clinical expertise in nursing practice and promote a climate of excellence supporting nursing teams with implementation of key standards and policies.
To provide advice to the nurses in the division on matters relating to the nursing workforce, helping develop a shared understanding of the range of nursing specialties and roles and how they can contribute to delivering the Trust priorities.
Co-ordinate events and forums that offer education on professional nursing related matters
Ensure the delivery of the Professional Nursing Strategy within the division providing assurance to the Nursing Professional Lead on progress with all workstreams.
As delegated by the Nursing Professional Lead, lead on opportunities and initiatives that promote BCHC as a leading employer for nurses through attracting and retaining nurses from a broad range of specialties.
To support complex workforce development activity for the nursing workforce, highlighting nursing workforce issues, priorities and funding requirements
Support the development of career pathways, mentorship and coaching for nurses within the division.
To work collaboratively with Divisional and Trust colleagues, to develop and implement professional standards for nursing across the division which supports professional development, leadership, competence, capacity, and standards of conduct.
Make a key contribution to the development of Professional Nursing Advocacy within the division in line with the Trust Strategy
To be responsible for establishing and maintaining strong and effective partnerships and stakeholder relationships across local, regional, and national networks.
To promote excellence in nursing practice in all clinical areas therefore improving patient safety, experience, and outcomes.
To contribute to the development of nurse specific essential to role training that ensures nurses have access to the education and training needs for their role
Support the Nursing Professional Lead with oversight and compliance with the NMC standards of professional conduct
To work in partnership with the Patient Experience team to improve patient experience and outcomes using innovative solutions to hear the patient voice including co-production strategies
Work closely with the Professional Development Team to expand the numbers of nurses students within the clinical division and ensure that placements are of high quality.
The post holder will participate in the Divisional on call rota where required
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To deputise for the Nursing Professional Lead as required
- As a member of the wider clinical division management structure provide strong, clear visionary leadership through team working to ensure effective operational management and delivery of nursing services.
- To work closely with the divisional clinical operational leads to ensure that the Professional voice of Nursing is clearly articulated in all operational and service transformation matters
- Under the direction of the Nursing Professional Lead, lead and participate in Trust quality walks and assurance visits to enable the division to have clear oversight of compliance with all domains of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulatory framework
- Provide clinical input and expertise to clinical teams as part of the divisional management team structure on a wide range of nursing professional and clinical issues
To demonstrate clinical expertise in nursing practice and promote a climate of excellence supporting nursing teams with implementation of key standards and policies.
To provide advice to the nurses in the division on matters relating to the nursing workforce, helping develop a shared understanding of the range of nursing specialties and roles and how they can contribute to delivering the Trust priorities.
Co-ordinate events and forums that offer education on professional nursing related matters
Ensure the delivery of the Professional Nursing Strategy within the division providing assurance to the Nursing Professional Lead on progress with all workstreams.
As delegated by the Nursing Professional Lead, lead on opportunities and initiatives that promote BCHC as a leading employer for nurses through attracting and retaining nurses from a broad range of specialties.
To support complex workforce development activity for the nursing workforce, highlighting nursing workforce issues, priorities and funding requirements
Support the development of career pathways, mentorship and coaching for nurses within the division.
To work collaboratively with Divisional and Trust colleagues, to develop and implement professional standards for nursing across the division which supports professional development, leadership, competence, capacity, and standards of conduct.
Make a key contribution to the development of Professional Nursing Advocacy within the division in line with the Trust Strategy
To be responsible for establishing and maintaining strong and effective partnerships and stakeholder relationships across local, regional, and national networks.
To promote excellence in nursing practice in all clinical areas therefore improving patient safety, experience, and outcomes.
To contribute to the development of nurse specific essential to role training that ensures nurses have access to the education and training needs for their role
Support the Nursing Professional Lead with oversight and compliance with the NMC standards of professional conduct
To work in partnership with the Patient Experience team to improve patient experience and outcomes using innovative solutions to hear the patient voice including co-production strategies
Work closely with the Professional Development Team to expand the numbers of nurses students within the clinical division and ensure that placements are of high quality.
The post holder will participate in the Divisional on call rota where required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- BSc degree in nursing studies
- Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
- Leadership qualification/ programme
- Demonstrable evidence of robust and extended continuous professional development
- Knowledge and/or experience in Quality Improvement methodologies (QI)
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience at minimum A4C Band 7 practitioner level in a healthcare setting or social care setting
Desirable
- Good understanding and knowledge of nursing and national drivers
- Knowledge of the BSol and national healthcare system, including national, regional, and local policy drivers for nursing provision
- Knowledge and understanding of the NMC standards for nurses and how these are applied in complex case situations (and how these interfaces with organisational HR policies)
- Excellent report writing skills
- Ability to support other professionals in producing clinically appropriate documentation.
- Exceptional verbal and written skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- BSc degree in nursing studies
- Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
- Leadership qualification/ programme
- Demonstrable evidence of robust and extended continuous professional development
- Knowledge and/or experience in Quality Improvement methodologies (QI)
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience at minimum A4C Band 7 practitioner level in a healthcare setting or social care setting
Desirable
- Good understanding and knowledge of nursing and national drivers
- Knowledge of the BSol and national healthcare system, including national, regional, and local policy drivers for nursing provision
- Knowledge and understanding of the NMC standards for nurses and how these are applied in complex case situations (and how these interfaces with organisational HR policies)
- Excellent report writing skills
- Ability to support other professionals in producing clinically appropriate documentation.
- Exceptional verbal and written skills.
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).
