Job summary
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, strong, senior nurse leader, who is progressing in their management career. This post will require a unique and talented individual who will continue in the strong clinical leadership of our high quality Surgery and Planned Care Services.
We are a forward thinking Service that has demonstrated solid, effective and consistent leadership, growth and development over the last few years.
The service is looking for an experienced and senior nurse manager to join the Divisional Triumvirate Team. Reporting to the Divisional Director and under the professional direction of the Chief Nurse, the post-holder who must be a practising Nurse will provide leadership and direction for registered and non-registered staff within the Service.
Main duties of the job
For you to fit this role, you must be a practising nurse, who will provide positive clinical leadership with exceptional managerial and clinical capability. You will be aware of the importance of strong communications and networking and will be expected to work collaboratively with medical staff, nursing, support workers, students and other key stakeholders that influence patient care. This includes NHS E/I, NHS Kent and Medway, SE London ICS.
You must have a proven track record of strategic management, and supporting nurses in practice. This will have a positive impact on the quality of care provision within the service. We will be looking for an inspirational leader who can translate comprehensive professional development into outstanding patients experience. You will be central to delivering new strategies for Quality and Innovation and driving our ongoing response and contribution to the Trust Strategies. In return, we can offer a talented and motivated workforce and executive to support you in helping us achieve our goals.
The post holder will have significant nursing experience and will hold a Masters Degree in a related subject or equivalent experience.
About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you’ll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we’ve achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Divisional Director of Nursing is professionally accountable to the Chief Nurse for professional conduct of nurses/AHPs and for the development of nursing services within the Division and is managerially accountable to the Divisional Medical Director.
The post holder is accountable for the direct delivery of nursing services within the Division and will provide the vision and support to the Divisional Medical Director and COO in ensuring the development of nursing services to meet the current and future requirements within the Division.
The post holder is also responsible for contributing effectively to the implementation of the Professional Nursing agenda and is responsible for ensuring that the required nursing/clinical outcomes for quality patient care are met. The post holder is responsible for ensuring that services maintain clinical excellence.
Please see attached job description for more information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Divisional Director of Nursing is professionally accountable to the Chief Nurse for professional conduct of nurses/AHPs and for the development of nursing services within the Division and is managerially accountable to the Divisional Medical Director.
The post holder is accountable for the direct delivery of nursing services within the Division and will provide the vision and support to the Divisional Medical Director and COO in ensuring the development of nursing services to meet the current and future requirements within the Division.
The post holder is also responsible for contributing effectively to the implementation of the Professional Nursing agenda and is responsible for ensuring that the required nursing/clinical outcomes for quality patient care are met. The post holder is responsible for ensuring that services maintain clinical excellence.
Please see attached job description for more information.
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- oRegistered and practising nurse with current live NMC registration. oDegree in nursing or clinical subject oMasters’ Degree in relevant subject supplemented further by evidence of continuing professional oPost graduate management qualification. oRecognised leadership course. oEvidence of continuing personal and professional development.
Knowledge
Essential
- oAbility to develop and implement long term strategies and to influence at a strategic level across and beyond complex organisations oDevelop professional credibility with staff – in particular senior clinical and managerial staff in allocated directorates. oAbility to develop and write clear and concise policy, guidance, board and other reports. oMediation and facilitation skills. oHigh-level problem-solving approach, proactive and resourceful, assertive but professional, negotiation, interpersonal, administrative, analytical, advocacy, training and counselling skills. oExcellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people and professionals. oAbility to influence, guide, persuade and negotiate at an organisational and externally with a range of stakeholders. oAn innovative and creative approach and ability to inspire and ability to enthuse others. oStrong sense of personal responsibility. oEnthusiastic about ensuring services and care is good for patients oMust be able to deal with frequent interruptions, meet deadlines and concentrate for lengthy periods of time oChampion for excellent patient care and quality. oAbility to deliver on the most challenging of issues. oAbility to develop strategic priorities and to organise staff and resources to achieve high quality patient care and delivery of health care targets. oAdvanced planning and organisational skills – able to lead/organise multiple
- oExcellent leadership, Influencing and motivational skills to deliver corporate objectives. oFinancial management, business and service planning skills. oAbility to use relevant software packages utilising standard keyboard skills. oAbility to communicate, receive and interpret highly complex, highly sensitive and highly contentious information where there are significant barriers to oAbility to communicate in highly emotive, hostile or antagonistic environments, including to distressed and or large groups of people in a politically aware and sensitive manner oAbility to lead and motivate senior multidisciplinary and multi-agency staff oStrong negotiation skills within and across organisational boundaries oAbility to resolve conflict and negotiate constructively – evidence of listening and mediation skills oEvidence of ability to supervise senior managers so that responsibility is appropriately delegated and the management skills of these staff are continuously developed oAbility to interpret overall health service policy and strategy in order to establish goals and standards oLeadership qualities to motivate and empower oFacilitation and meeting chairing skills
Experience
Essential
- oExtensive senior clinical management experience oExperience of working as a senior nurse in management in a health care environment, of which should be above matron level and at least 2 at Divisional Management level or equivalent. oExperience of managing an operational team, targets and budgets. oExperience in working and managing within surgical services and operating theatres oExperience of implementing and leading significant change projects at corporate level in a multi-site organisation. oExperience of multi-agency working. oExperience of working with patient’s/service users to improve their experience. oExperience in implementing safety/quality initiatives and service improvement projects.
- oExperience in setting objectives and performance management and holding staff to account. oExperience of effective workforce planning, and can demonstrate an understanding of establishment and acuity and dependency tools. oSignificant management experience which includes but is not limited to the NHS oExperience in providing advice on complex professional issues to the executive/non- executive team and all other levels of the organisation, external agencies and stakeholders e.g. NHSi/e, CCG etc. oExperience of producing high quality reports in a timely manner for consideration at senior level internally and externally. oEvidence of learning through integrated learning oEvidence of leadership development oExperience of managing staff and multiple budgets oExperience of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working both in a clinical setting oExperience in the production and implementation of Trust wide policies that have taken into account national and local policy. oExperience of producing and presenting papers for and at Trust Board and other external groups or committees. oproject across an organisation oExperience of managing conflict effectively and making effective decisions in challenging, time limited situations oExperience of developing and implementing strategies oExperience of working at a corporate level and influencing strategic decision making oExperience of offering senior Trust guidance on an on-call basis. oExperience of leading on significant change management project across an organisation oExperience of carrying out complex internal investigations and production of action plans. oExperience of effective complaints management, with analysis and implementation of change. oKnowledge and experience within surgical speciality
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oSelf-motivated and results and outcome driven. oAbility to make decisions and manage emergency situations. oA team player and able to work collaboratively as well as being a self-starter and leader. oIntellectual flexibility. oDemonstrates resilience. oAbility to travel to all areas.
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- oRegistered and practising nurse with current live NMC registration. oDegree in nursing or clinical subject oMasters’ Degree in relevant subject supplemented further by evidence of continuing professional oPost graduate management qualification. oRecognised leadership course. oEvidence of continuing personal and professional development.
Knowledge
Essential
- oAbility to develop and implement long term strategies and to influence at a strategic level across and beyond complex organisations oDevelop professional credibility with staff – in particular senior clinical and managerial staff in allocated directorates. oAbility to develop and write clear and concise policy, guidance, board and other reports. oMediation and facilitation skills. oHigh-level problem-solving approach, proactive and resourceful, assertive but professional, negotiation, interpersonal, administrative, analytical, advocacy, training and counselling skills. oExcellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people and professionals. oAbility to influence, guide, persuade and negotiate at an organisational and externally with a range of stakeholders. oAn innovative and creative approach and ability to inspire and ability to enthuse others. oStrong sense of personal responsibility. oEnthusiastic about ensuring services and care is good for patients oMust be able to deal with frequent interruptions, meet deadlines and concentrate for lengthy periods of time oChampion for excellent patient care and quality. oAbility to deliver on the most challenging of issues. oAbility to develop strategic priorities and to organise staff and resources to achieve high quality patient care and delivery of health care targets. oAdvanced planning and organisational skills – able to lead/organise multiple
- oExcellent leadership, Influencing and motivational skills to deliver corporate objectives. oFinancial management, business and service planning skills. oAbility to use relevant software packages utilising standard keyboard skills. oAbility to communicate, receive and interpret highly complex, highly sensitive and highly contentious information where there are significant barriers to oAbility to communicate in highly emotive, hostile or antagonistic environments, including to distressed and or large groups of people in a politically aware and sensitive manner oAbility to lead and motivate senior multidisciplinary and multi-agency staff oStrong negotiation skills within and across organisational boundaries oAbility to resolve conflict and negotiate constructively – evidence of listening and mediation skills oEvidence of ability to supervise senior managers so that responsibility is appropriately delegated and the management skills of these staff are continuously developed oAbility to interpret overall health service policy and strategy in order to establish goals and standards oLeadership qualities to motivate and empower oFacilitation and meeting chairing skills
Experience
Essential
- oExtensive senior clinical management experience oExperience of working as a senior nurse in management in a health care environment, of which should be above matron level and at least 2 at Divisional Management level or equivalent. oExperience of managing an operational team, targets and budgets. oExperience in working and managing within surgical services and operating theatres oExperience of implementing and leading significant change projects at corporate level in a multi-site organisation. oExperience of multi-agency working. oExperience of working with patient’s/service users to improve their experience. oExperience in implementing safety/quality initiatives and service improvement projects.
- oExperience in setting objectives and performance management and holding staff to account. oExperience of effective workforce planning, and can demonstrate an understanding of establishment and acuity and dependency tools. oSignificant management experience which includes but is not limited to the NHS oExperience in providing advice on complex professional issues to the executive/non- executive team and all other levels of the organisation, external agencies and stakeholders e.g. NHSi/e, CCG etc. oExperience of producing high quality reports in a timely manner for consideration at senior level internally and externally. oEvidence of learning through integrated learning oEvidence of leadership development oExperience of managing staff and multiple budgets oExperience of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working both in a clinical setting oExperience in the production and implementation of Trust wide policies that have taken into account national and local policy. oExperience of producing and presenting papers for and at Trust Board and other external groups or committees. oproject across an organisation oExperience of managing conflict effectively and making effective decisions in challenging, time limited situations oExperience of developing and implementing strategies oExperience of working at a corporate level and influencing strategic decision making oExperience of offering senior Trust guidance on an on-call basis. oExperience of leading on significant change management project across an organisation oExperience of carrying out complex internal investigations and production of action plans. oExperience of effective complaints management, with analysis and implementation of change. oKnowledge and experience within surgical speciality
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oSelf-motivated and results and outcome driven. oAbility to make decisions and manage emergency situations. oA team player and able to work collaboratively as well as being a self-starter and leader. oIntellectual flexibility. oDemonstrates resilience. oAbility to travel to all areas.
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
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).
