Job summary Job Overview: The Chief Nursing Officer for England (CNO) has a vision of to bring together a collective leadership model across the country with a focus on transformational leadership, research and innovation within which everyone has a voice, no matter where they work, or the role they undertake. The Pathway to Excellence programme is a global 'nursing excellence' framework that aims to create a positive practice environment for nursing staff.This has positively impacted: registered nursing vacancy rates; reduced pressure ulcer rates; within trajectory rates for C. Difficile; a reduction in nursing complaints; and an improvement in National Inpatient Survey results. The Professional standards lead nurse role is key to progressing the work required to gain successful accreditation on the Pathway to Excellence Programme - including the preparation, the application and the final submission, and ensuring the meeting of the ambitious timescales. As part of the CNO vision is the collective leadership aspect which includes a ward accreditation programme, shared decision making, and nursing and midwifery leadership including a recognition programme. The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of this also. Main duties of the job The role and portfolio will sit alongside the existing Professional standards lead nurse, to support the delivery of: Professional Practice and standards Research Innovation Well Being and reward and recognition Quality and safety Shared Decision Making Leadership The post holder will be required to embed a system of shared decision making. To promote and co design strategies to deliver against the Nursing and Midwifery Excellence programme and the professional standards portfolio. About us Why Work With Us You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people. If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a 'Staff Carers' policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer's Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts. Date posted 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 388-6847646-SM Job locations Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Newton Road Torquay TQ2 7AA Job description Job responsibilities Please see the job description for the full breakdown. Most Rewarding Part of the Role: Bringing together a collective leadership model to demonstrate nursing and midwifery excellence within the organisation. To use leadership, experience, passion and enthusiasm to drive changes within the organisation. To be a role model of the highest standards and expert in their portfolio across the organisation. The opportunity to network with colleagues globally to enhance the organisation. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the job description for the full breakdown. Most Rewarding Part of the Role: Bringing together a collective leadership model to demonstrate nursing and midwifery excellence within the organisation. To use leadership, experience, passion and enthusiasm to drive changes within the organisation. To be a role model of the highest standards and expert in their portfolio across the organisation. The opportunity to network with colleagues globally to enhance the organisation. Person Specification Essential Essential oDemonstrable evidence of project management and QI initiatives, design and implementation. oGood working knowledge of the Pathway to Excellence, Assessment and Accreditation, Shared Decision Making and QI projects and methodology. Desirable oEducated to Masters level Formal QI training Person Specification Essential Essential oDemonstrable evidence of project management and QI initiatives, design and implementation. oGood working knowledge of the Pathway to Excellence, Assessment and Accreditation, Shared Decision Making and QI projects and methodology. Desirable oEducated to Masters level Formal QI training 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. 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). 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. 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). Employer details Employer name Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Address Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Newton Road Torquay TQ2 7AA Employer's website https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)