Senior Nurse Advisor (PNA / Safer staffing)

Job responsibilities

Main duties continued:

1) Full registration as Nurse, and in good standing, with relevant professional body.2) Educated to masters level as a Safe Staffing CNO Fellow. Building on specialist knowledge, function as an expert professional leader to effectively contribute to safe staffing. Delivery of national training related to safe staffing tools.3) Lead projects of significant scope ensuring that they are planned, managed and delivered effectively. Supporting a wide range of programmes and co-produce national strategy in areas of expertise ensuring sustainability. Able to make a connection between their work and the benefit to patients and the public. Create an inclusive working culture which understands the importance of diversity and inclusion in delivering our role in the health and care system.4) Work in an inclusive way with all stakeholders including patients, NHS bodies ALBs, regulators and ICBs. Collaborating with teams across NHSE, provider trusts and engaging with a wide variety of partners and stakeholders. The post requires significant focus on building networks, work with senior nursing teams and others regionally and nationally, acquire a deep system appreciation whilst supporting the delivery of key programmes of work. Have an appreciation of the relationship between CNO for England, the Department of Health & Social Care, individual provider and commissioning organisations.

The successful candidate will have a track record of supporting the delivery of successful programmes of work and change. In addition to working closely with our national and regional teams, the successful candidate will be expected to work and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders including local system and provider organisations.

Working both as a team member and independently you will be innovative and able to balance multiple competing priorities and programmes, able to demonstrate an ability to meet deadlines, have an understanding of project management, governance, risk management, Informatics and communications and engagement.

As a team we pride ourselves on relentless pursuit of excellence in the quality of healthcare delivery with patient safety and patient and staff experience, health and well-being at the heart of everything you do. If you have the value skills and energy to be part of our team would love to hear from you.

You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitmentprofile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Descriptionand other supporting documents.

Salary progression Applicants will commence at the bottom of Band 8d with a full-time starting salary of £83,571 with a pay step increase after 5 years service. These salaries are offered in accordance with NHS Terms and Conditions and the HEE Pay Progression Policy and are subject to annual cost of living review.

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• In depth additional expert knowledge acquired over a significant period in the following area(s). Subject matter expertise across several key areas relating to nursing, such as: Extensive experience working in healthcare providers.
• Extensive understanding of the implications of national workforce programmes on nursing staff. Experience of working within the regional arena, with a good understanding of the roles of the CNO for England, the Department of Health & Social Care, and Arm's Length Health & Care bodies
• Detailed knowledge of the workings of the NHS, social and independent sector care and an understanding of working of social care representative organisations. Extensive experience of safe staffing evidence based tools and application Strong understanding of the policy environment.
• Proven and significant leadership experience and/or formal management qualification Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development Must understand the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement. Should have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health, the NHS England and individual provider and commissioning organisations.
• Demonstrable experience of managing and prioritising a large budget with solid working knowledge of financial process requirements. Previously responsible for a budget, involved in budget setting and working knowledge of financial processes In depth understanding of workforce safeguards and its application in clinical setting

Skills and capabilities

Essential

• Significant personal credibility and influence across the care sector. Capability to handle and process very sensitive information. Extensive networks across the care sector and social care systems with an appreciation of the national integration agenda.
• Strong communication skills, working with organisations such as government departments, arm's length bodies and the care sector. Highly developed communication skills with the ability to communicate on highly complex matters and difficult situations Ability to provide and receive, convey and present highly complex, sensitive and/or contentious information to large groups, responding openly to questions to ensure full understanding and engagement. Ability to communicate effectively with clinical, academic and all levels of staff
• High level analytical skills and the ability to draw qualitative and quantitative data from a wide range of sources and present in a clear concise manner Ability to analyse numerical and written data, assess verbal, written, numerical and draw appropriate conclusions
• Demonstrates sound judgement in the absence of clear guidelines or precedent, seeking advice as necessary from more senior management when appropriate Leadership, vision, strategic thinking and planning with highly developed political skills Ability to demonstrate a high level of expertise in providing senior leadership Ability to work on own initiative and organise workload, allocating work as necessary, working to tight and often changing deadlines.
• Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues. Autonomy to undertake actions as a result of own interpretation of policy and guidance providing a source of expert advice to the organisation

Values and behaviours

Essential

• Commitment to and focused on quality, promotes high standards in all they do. Able to make a connection between their work and the benefit to patients and the public. Ability to operate in a value-driven style consistent with the values of the public services and specifically with the new organisational values
• Works across boundaries, looks for collective success, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others Values diversity and difference; operates with integrity and openness Works well with others, is positive and helpful, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others.
• Consistently looks to improve what they do, look for successful tried and tested ways of working, and seeks out innovation. Actively develops themselves and supports others to do the same. Needs to have a thorough understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships both in terms of day-to-day working practices, but also in relation to management systems.
• Self-awareness in teams of emotional intelligence, biases and personal triggers with cultural sensitivity and awareness. Values diversity and difference operates with integrity and openness. Embrace change, viewing it as an opportunity to learn and develop.
• Demonstrates honesty and integrity and promotes organisational values. Ability to travel across multiple sites where required

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to master's level or equivalent level or equivalent experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
• Registered nurse (active NMC registration). CNO Safe Staffing Fellow

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).