Job summary The Director of Nursing, AHP, Clinical Governance and Quality is the Executive Nurse for Health and Care Jersey (HCJ) and as such, the post holder has the corporate responsibility for the strong and visible leadership of all nursing, midwifery and Allied Health Professionals together with the standard quality of care delivered by those staff. As a member of the health leadership team, you will contribute to the overall strategic direction and leadership of the organisation and together with colleagues ensure there are appropriate strategies and management systems in place to provide assurance on the delivery of services in line with business plan objectives, legislation and service standards. Working in partnership with the Medical Director you will provide joint leadership for clinical governance and develop, implement and manage the governance framework, enabling HCJ to measure and continually improve both clinical quality and controls assurance standards. To be successful you will have significant experience working in a senior role in a healthcare environment with the ability to challenge and negotiate with a range of stakeholders, and truly understand the political and governmental structure of legislative procedures, both in the UK & in particular Jersey. We are keen to attract candidates with strong clinical leadership experience leading across nursing, midwifery and AHPs with experience in dealing with regulatory issues at a strategic level from a governance perspective. Main duties of the job The Director of Nursing is the Executive Nurse in Health and Community Services and as such, the post holder has corporate responsibility for the strong and visible professional leadership of all Nursing / Midwifery staff and Allied Health Professionals together with the standard and quality of care delivered by those staff. In partnership with the Medical Director, provide joint leadership for Clinical Governance, develop, implement and manage the governance framework, enabling Health and Community Services to measure and continually improve both clinical quality and controls assurance standards. To be the Nominated Executive for Infection Prevention and Control (DIPC) To be the Nominated Executive for Adult and Children Safeguarding To be the Nominated Executive lead for patient experience To be the Nominated Executive for Nursing and Midwifery Education To be the Nominated Registered Manager for the Jersey Care Commission for the Acute Hospital portfolio To work closely with the Chief Nursing, Midwifery and AHP advisors for the island About us Jersey is just 14 miles from the west coast of France and 85 miles from the south coast of England. The island is easy to get to from the UK and mainland Europe. There are up to 40 daily flights in and out of the island. Striking scenery, a safe and inclusive society, miles of sandy beaches, high performing schools, an enviable work-life balance, a heritage, political and economic stability, low personal taxes, warm summers and mild winters. Find out more at gov.je/movingtojersey Jersey has a crown dependency since 1290, which means its not part of the UK but a self governing possession of the crown. Jersey has its own democratically elected parliament, government, tax system, and laws. However, the island does have a close historic relationship with France and the UK and relies on the UK for defence and international relations. It is also part of the Common Travel Area (CTA) which allows British Citizens to move freely between the UK, Republic of Ireland and the Channel Islands without a passport. Jersey offers extensive and quality healthcare services, with private and state supported options available. Date posted 31 January 2025 Pay scheme Very senior manager (VSM) Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number K0011-2127 Job locations Government Of Jersey 19-21 Broad Street St. Helier Jersey Channel Islands JE2 3RR Job description Job responsibilities The Director of Nursing is accountable for creating partnerships, an environment and ways of working that enable clinicians and the extended professional team to work together in an integrated way, which keeps more people safe and well in the community. The role is focused on the whole health and care community, promoting a person-centred model that promotes parity of esteem and delivers integrated physical and mental care. Job description Job responsibilities The Director of Nursing is accountable for creating partnerships, an environment and ways of working that enable clinicians and the extended professional team to work together in an integrated way, which keeps more people safe and well in the community. The role is focused on the whole health and care community, promoting a person-centred model that promotes parity of esteem and delivers integrated physical and mental care. Person Specification Person Specification Essential Registered First level Nurse / Midwife. First Level Degree. Masters Level Management / Clinical Qualification. Evidence of previous Board Level experience. Evidence of Strong Clinical Leadership resulting in high clinical standards. Evidence of Leading across Nursing, Midwifery and AHPs. Evidence of working across boundaries and developing productive partnership relationships Evidence of leading and developing education and learning provision for a range of professions. Person Specification Person Specification Essential Registered First level Nurse / Midwife. First Level Degree. Masters Level Management / Clinical Qualification. Evidence of previous Board Level experience. Evidence of Strong Clinical Leadership resulting in high clinical standards. Evidence of Leading across Nursing, Midwifery and AHPs. Evidence of working across boundaries and developing productive partnership relationships Evidence of leading and developing education and learning provision for a range of professions. 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 Health and Community Services Address Government Of Jersey 19-21 Broad Street St. Helier Jersey Channel Islands JE2 3RR Employer's website https://www.gov.je (Opens in a new tab)