Director of Nursing, AHP, Clinical Governance & Quality - Jersey

Job summary

The Director of Nursing, AHP, Clinical Governance and Quality is the Executive Nurse for Health and Care Jersey (HCJ) and as such, the post holder has the corporate responsibility for the strong and visible leadership of all nursing, midwifery and Allied Health Professionals together with the standard quality of care delivered by those staff.

As a member of the health leadership team, you will contribute to the overall strategic direction and leadership of the organisation and together with colleagues ensure there are appropriate strategies and management systems in place to provide assurance on the delivery of services in line with business plan objectives, legislation and service standards. Working in partnership with the Medical Director you will provide joint leadership for clinical governance and develop, implement and manage the governance framework, enabling HCJ to measure and continually improve both clinical quality and controls assurance standards.

To be successful you will have significant experience working in a senior role in a healthcare environment with the ability to challenge and negotiate with a range of stakeholders, and truly understand the political and governmental structure of legislative procedures, both in the UK & in particular Jersey.

We are keen to attract candidates with strong clinical leadership experience leading across nursing, midwifery and AHPs with experience in dealing with regulatory issues at a strategic level from a governance perspective.

Main duties of the job

The Director of Nursing is the Executive Nurse in Health and Community Services and as such, the post holder has corporate responsibility for the strong and visible professional leadership of all Nursing / Midwifery staff and Allied Health Professionals together with the standard and quality of care delivered by those staff.

In partnership with the Medical Director, provide joint leadership for Clinical Governance, develop, implement and manage the governance framework, enabling Health and Community Services to measure and continually improve both clinical quality and controls assurance standards.

• To be the Nominated Executive for Infection Prevention and Control (DIPC)

• To be the Nominated Executive for Adult and Children Safeguarding

• To be the Nominated Executive lead for patient experience

• To be the Nominated Executive for Nursing and Midwifery Education

• To be the Nominated Registered Manager for the Jersey Care Commission for the Acute Hospital portfolio

• To work closely with the Chief Nursing, Midwifery and AHP advisors for the island

About us

Jersey is just 14 miles from the west coast of France and 85 miles from the south coast of England. The island is easy to get to from the UK and mainland Europe. There are up to 40 daily flights in and out of the island.

Striking scenery, a safe and inclusive society, miles of sandy beaches, high performing schools, an enviable work-life balance, a heritage, political and economic stability, low personal taxes, warm summers and mild winters.

Find out more at gov.je/movingtojersey

Jersey has a crown dependency since 1290, which means its not part of the UK but a self governing possession of the crown.

Jersey has its own democratically elected parliament, government, tax system, and laws. However, the island does have a close historic relationship with France and the UK and relies on the UK for defence and international relations.

It is also part of the Common Travel Area (CTA) which allows British Citizens to move freely between the UK, Republic of Ireland and the Channel Islands without a passport.

Jersey offers extensive and quality healthcare services, with private and state supported options available.