Job overview
Deputy Associate Director of Patient Care (ADPC) 8b (a secondment opportunity may also be available). Due to our planned merger between SFT and YDH we have a new clinical leadership position in our Surgical and Medical service groups. The service groups are accountable and responsible for developing a climate that promotes the Trust values and enables every colleague to achieve to their maximum potential to help the Trust deliver excellent care and outcomes in line with the Trust strategic objectives.
These posts are suitable for an inspiring, clinically credible, experienced registered nurse, midwife or AHP. This post exists to deliver joined up person centred care by working in partnership with the ADPC and Matrons to create an environment, processes, and ways of working which ensure the delivery of safe, compassionate, and effective care across the service group. This post supports the ADPC are to lead on professional
standards, governance, quality, patient safety and experience. The post holder will be expected to work across both acute sites and in community
areas where the service groups are responsible for services, ability to travel will be essential.
Expressions of interest should be submitted to Alison Wootton with a CV and cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for this role by midday on 29 December . Please state which post you are interested in (option to apply for both, but separate interviews would be required). Interview dates for Medicine will be Tuesday 10 January and Surgery will be Wednesday 18 January
Main duties of the job
An inspiring nurse, midwife or AHP leader who leads by example and empowers others to deliver excellence. This post exists to deliver joined up person centred care by working in partnership with the ADPC to create an environment, processes and ways of working which ensure the delivery of safe, compassionate and effective, high-quality care.
Working for our organisation
In conjunction with the leadership team the post holder will be supporting the ADPC in the leadership of professional standards, governance and safeguarding, quality assurance, patient experience and patient safety (including PSIRF).
As the two organisations merge to become a new organisation and the new operating model is embedded, this role will be required to deliver across the two acute sites and in other areas of Somerset where the service group deliver services.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and job specification for the main responsibilities of the role.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential criteria
Registered professional qualification RN, RM or AHP Degree in healthcare (or similar) or leadership related discipline Master level study or equivalent experience Candidates must display expert-level knowledge of the critical factors in delivering improvements in clinical performance/standards of care relevant to the individual care group setting Knowledge and experience of improving patient safety Candidates must display expert level knowledge of the Governance and Risk frameworks required to underpin the delivery of safe
Desirable criteria
Leadership Course
Experience
Essential criteria
Significant experience of operational management in a senior nursing / AHP role within Healthcare/NHS with recent experience in an acute setting Candidates will have previously held a senior nursing/midwifery/AHP position (8a or equivalent) Candidates must have experience in and expertise of managing complex change processes while maintaining sustained improvement in routine matter
Physical Skills and Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
An ability to be visible and credible in clinical areas and to listen to staff and patients A strong lateral thinker with the confidence and resilience required to operate in a complex and high profile organisation A strong commercial perspective with a clear commitment to public sector values An inspiring leader who leads by example and empowers others Highly motivated and not easily discouraged and completes tasks Understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery Personal and professional demeanour and credibility that generate trust and confidence in others The highest degree of honesty, probity and integrity The post holder will be expected to have an active engagement with front line clinical staff and patient care and will be encouraged to maintain an appropriate level of clinical commitment
Other
Essential criteria
Ability to travel across county Ability to work flexible hours in order to discharge the responsibilities of the post Ability to participate in on-call rota Emotionally aware of self and using this in a positive manner Leadership behaviours that support the Organisational values Tenacity Must be a car driver with a valid driving license or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the Trust, to meet the needs of the service
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
Ability to lead change and motivate staff in a multi-professional organisation Highly developed oral, written, presentation and leadership skills, with the ability to develop, communicate and gain ownership for a clear vision and direction Strong influencing skills, ability to communicate with impact and be able to convince through personal credibility rather than managerial authority Ability to contribute as a senior leader in the organisation to the corporate agenda and fulfilment of Trust objectives Ability to think and act strategically, developing practical, innovative and creative solutions to the management of strategic issues and complex problems Ability to build effective teams that deliver high standards, collaborative working and integrated solutions to complex and challenging problems An understanding of the environment in which the Trust operates, its role in serving the public, and its governance structure
