Job summary
As Deputy Head of Nursing the post holder will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering an effective IPC service supporting the region and systems to deliver against national objectives. The post holder will report to the Head of Nursing for IPC with matrix working to the Heads of Nursing. The post holder will be a registered nurse, have clinical credibility and the ability to work cohesively on day-to-day basis with regional, system colleagues and other stakeholders.
Main duties of the job
Support the Clinical Quality Team with delivery of nursing priorities and portfolios.
Support the Head of infection prevention and Control to deliver on both regional and national priorities.
Support the delivery of elements of NHS England's and the Chief Nursing Officer priorities.
Lead on the aspects of operational delivery of the Long Term Plan, System Oversight Framework and operational planning guidance under the NHS England Operating Framework.
Support the Head of Nursing and Director of Nursing to create processes to gain assurance that Integrated Care Systems across the region are delivering care in line with constitutional, legislative and national guidance.
Provide advice and guidance internally to the NHSE regional team and externally to aligned stakeholders as appropriate.
Lead the Quality Team and the IPC team on the analysis of data to enable completion of reports and performance monitoring of quality and patient outcomes.
About us
In April 2023, NHS England, NHS Digital, and Health Education England merged to create a new, single organisation to lead the NHS in England. This new NHS England is designed to create a simpler, smaller, high performing, organisation that leads the NHS more effectively and is a better place to work. Speaking with one voice to the service.
The new NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
- Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
- Making the NHS agreat place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
- Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
- Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
- Delivering value for money.
If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/ .
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be a registered nurse, have clinical credibility and the ability to work cohesively on day-to-day basis and be able to effectively forward plan.
- Develop effective stakeholder management across different directorates and at all levels, maintaining relationships with key and high-profile stakeholders particularly integrated care systems, regulators, professional bodies and NHS England national delivery teams.
- Lead on ensuring robust governance processes are in place for the Clinical Quality Team.
- Support the delivery of quality improvement, assurance, and regulation portfolios
- Support the delivery of the Chief Nursing Officer priorities.
- Provide leadership to the Clinical Quality Team, using data to support the gathering of intelligence and to assist in recommendations to drive improvement
If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
Salary Progression
Applicants will commence at the bottom of Band 8c with a full-time starting salary of £70,417, 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be a registered nurse, have clinical credibility and the ability to work cohesively on day-to-day basis and be able to effectively forward plan.
- Develop effective stakeholder management across different directorates and at all levels, maintaining relationships with key and high-profile stakeholders particularly integrated care systems, regulators, professional bodies and NHS England national delivery teams.
- Lead on ensuring robust governance processes are in place for the Clinical Quality Team.
- Support the delivery of quality improvement, assurance, and regulation portfolios
- Support the delivery of the Chief Nursing Officer priorities.
- Provide leadership to the Clinical Quality Team, using data to support the gathering of intelligence and to assist in recommendations to drive improvement
If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
Salary Progression
Applicants will commence at the bottom of Band 8c with a full-time starting salary of £70,417, 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.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Clinically Qualified ie Registered Nurse educated to degree level
- Degree level qualification or equivalent in relevant discipline ie nursing practice
- Significant evidence of post registration continued professional development
Desirable
- Education
- Educated to masters level or equivalent experience of working at a senior level in specialised area
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of IPC at senior strategic level
Desirable
- Experience and/or understanding of the health economy
- Experience of leadership of workforce/people/education training and development agenda within an organisation
Experience
Essential
- Experience of quality post at senior level
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working at place/system level
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Clinical Leadership demonstrated in healthcare provision
Desirable
- Experience and understanding of proven implementation of project management methodologies
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Clinically Qualified ie Registered Nurse educated to degree level
- Degree level qualification or equivalent in relevant discipline ie nursing practice
- Significant evidence of post registration continued professional development
Desirable
- Education
- Educated to masters level or equivalent experience of working at a senior level in specialised area
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of IPC at senior strategic level
Desirable
- Experience and/or understanding of the health economy
- Experience of leadership of workforce/people/education training and development agenda within an organisation
Experience
Essential
- Experience of quality post at senior level
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working at place/system level
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Clinical Leadership demonstrated in healthcare provision
Desirable
- Experience and understanding of proven implementation of project management methodologies
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).
