Job summary We are seeking an experienced Chief Nursing Officer to lead our nursing and allied health professional workforce. This is a critical leadership role, responsible for ensuring the highest standards of patient care across all services, including our wards, emergency departments, paediatrics, and maternity units. Building on the legacy of our previous Chief Nurse, Kathryn Halford, who led with deep knowledge and expertise over her nine-year tenure, the next CNO will be expected to continue her strong focus on quality and safety while bringing fresh ideas and leadership to the role. The ideal candidate will have significant experience as a Chief Nurse or Deputy Chief Nurse at a large acute Trust, with Board-level experience. Interviews planned for the 4th December 2024. For an informal discussion regarding the role please contact Thomas Patterson via email thomas.pattersonalumniglobal.com We have partnered with Alumni Global to assist with shortlisting and selection for this vacancy. Your application will be shared with them, so please let us know if you have any concerns about this. Main duties of the job The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) is a voting member of the Trust Board, sharing corporate responsibility for strategic planning, corporate policy making and the delivery of corporate objectives and operational performance of the Trust. The CNO will provide professional and clinical leadership to all nursing and midwifery, allied health professionals, and health care scientific staff within the Trust. Fostering a culture which values continuing professional development and strives for excellence in all aspects of the delivery of patient care. The post holder will act as the Place lead for Barking and Dagenham driving forward strategic initiatives, fostering partnerships, and ensuring that the health and well-being priorities of Barking and Dagenham residents are reflected in the Trust's services. The post holder will be expected to fulfil statutory responsibilities as a Trust Board member and ensure that the Trust adheres to appropriate policy and practice where required in the management of nursing, midwifery and allied healthcare professionals. The post holder will provide clear leadership to improve patient experience, clinical outcome, quality of care and safety of patients. This will include developing a culture of high-quality patient care, listening to understand and changing as a result informed by best practice in the health and commercial sectors. About us We're an organisation that is getting better and better. We were the most improved Trust in England for A&E performance in 2023/24; we're no longer in special measures; and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, has been named the top CEO by the Health Service Journal. Our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we're proud of and that our patients are happy with. Many of our 8,000 staff - who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and the majority are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. More than 400 of them are on apprenticeship programmes and we're proud to be a London Living Wage employer. We operate from two main sites - King George Hospital (KGH) in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London - more than 300,000 people visited our A&Es in 2023. Patients across north east London are benefitting from two new state of the art theatres at KGH and our Community Diagnostic Centres at Barking Community Hospital and St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub will significantly increase the number of scans that can be carried out. We're looking forward to introducing an electronic patient record next year. This will mean the records of any patient visiting one of the seven hospitals run by BHRUT and Barts Health will be accessible to the clinical teams. It'll make things easier for staff and will be better for patients. Date posted 24 October 2024 Pay scheme Very senior manager (VSM) Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 162-6561-BD Job locations Trust Board Dept Romford RM7 0AG Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application. Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form. All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period. Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Bali Dhani, Recruitment Manager via email Balvinder.dhaninhs.netFurther details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above. Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application. Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form. All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period. Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Bali Dhani, Recruitment Manager via email Balvinder.dhaninhs.netFurther details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above. Person Specification EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS Essential Registered Nurse Educated to Master's level or equivalent experience Evidence of ongoing continuous professional development Leadership qualification or recognised program Relevant first degree Desirable Management qualification EXPERIENCE Essential Demonstrable experience of operating at Board level within a Healthcare/NHS setting, including within an acute Trust Experience in and expertise in managing complex change processes while maintaining sustained improvement in performance Expert-level knowledge of the critical factors in delivering improvements in performance Expert-level knowledge of the critical factors in delivering improvements in clinical performance/standards or care relevant to an acute hospital setting such as control of infection Knowledge and demonstrable background in improving the patient experience Outstanding reputation as a leader, with a proven track record of producing high quality results in the management and leadership of nursing and clinical services Experience in building organisational capabilities, including establishing a clear strategic vision and direction and translation into successful outcomes Understanding of continuing professional and managerial development Comprehensive knowledge of healthcare regulation including the CQC and Professional regulators Person Specification EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS Essential Registered Nurse Educated to Master's level or equivalent experience Evidence of ongoing continuous professional development Leadership qualification or recognised program Relevant first degree Desirable Management qualification EXPERIENCE Essential Demonstrable experience of operating at Board level within a Healthcare/NHS setting, including within an acute Trust Experience in and expertise in managing complex change processes while maintaining sustained improvement in performance Expert-level knowledge of the critical factors in delivering improvements in performance Expert-level knowledge of the critical factors in delivering improvements in clinical performance/standards or care relevant to an acute hospital setting such as control of infection Knowledge and demonstrable background in improving the patient experience Outstanding reputation as a leader, with a proven track record of producing high quality results in the management and leadership of nursing and clinical services Experience in building organisational capabilities, including establishing a clear strategic vision and direction and translation into successful outcomes Understanding of continuing professional and managerial development Comprehensive knowledge of healthcare regulation including the CQC and Professional regulators 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 Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust Address Trust Board Dept Romford RM7 0AG Employer's website https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)