Job summary This is an exciting Lead Nurse opportunity within Integrated medicine caring for our medical specialities across our 3 hospital sites and in the community. We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and forward thinking Registered Nurse to lead the service, with a key focus on staff and service development to ensure provision of excellent patient care through evidence-based practice. You will have expert skills and experience in team leadership and change management and have skills in working collaboratively with Commissioners and third-party agencies. You will display excellent partnership working with patients, their families/carers, multi-disciplinary teams, social services, and intermediate care as well as managers and consultants at both a clinical and service level. You will be a member of the Senior Leadership for the services you oversee and work closely with the Care Group management team Main duties of the job Act as the professional advisor in respect of nursing/midwifery, managerial and operational issues that arise across services. To collaborate with other professionals as necessary for advice and guidance. Demonstrate professional leadership for Nursing/Midwifery across the integrated medicine services, setting positive and clear expectations for delivery which have exemplary standards of accessibility, quality, safety and patient/carer experience, infection prevention and control, and safeguarding. This includes bringing a positive and professional focus on activities relating to recruitment, retention and workforce development as well as research, education and practice. Work collaboratively with all teams across the services. You will bring a clear focus on improving the quality & patient experience of existing services but critically you will sponsor/lead service transformation activities. About us Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work - https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you? As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. Why work for us? We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. What do we stand for? Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable. Date posted 17 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £62,215 to £72,293 a year per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 434-IM7127674 Job locations Stoke Mandeville Hospital Mandeville Road Aylesbury HP21 8AL Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitmentnhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number. Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitmentnhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number. Person Specification EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential Relevant Degree or recordable qualification Registered Nurse Relevant Masters or Equivalent Evidence of On-going development EXPERIENCE Essential Extensive experience at Senior Nurse/Midwife level Proven experience in development and implementation of corporate and professional strategies Proven experience in the implementation and monitoring of quality measurement and improvement tools Demonstrable experience of improving patient experience in a range of settings Demonstrable experience of improving patient safety at service or organisational level Experience of chairing meetings and managing diverse attendance and contributions SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE Essential Has excellent standard of written and verbal communication skills Has excellent interpersonal skills Able to successfully negotiate with and influence others Ability to engage with and successfully convey highly complex information and concepts to audiences at all levels in the organisation Is well organised and able to prioritise own workload effectively, delivering to deadlines Is fully conversant with national NHS reform initiatives, workforce changes and applicable policy Is conversant with methodologies for improving staff performance Can demonstrate strategic thinking and is able to see the "bigger picture" Understanding of Information and Clinical Governance / risk management Ability to analyse & interpret highly complex information Has experience of managing change and understands the principles of successful change management Exceptional leadership qualities with the ability to lead, manage and motivate several multidisciplinary teams into achieving a common goal Has experience of external collaborative working and understanding of the challenges of working within a specialist commissioned area PERSONAL QUALITIES Essential Is confident and demonstrates a positive, solutions orientated attitude Demonstrates supportive and empathetic approach to all people Able to "engage" with and truly listen to others Innovative and creative approach to solving problems Reliable, honest and trustworthy Has integrity Is self-motivated and able to motivate others Able to manage self and others during tension or conflict Able to deal with issues in a confidential non-judgmental way Is flexible and responsive to rapidly changing situations Can accept and act on constructive advice SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES Essential Able to travel to other sites and off sites as necessary Person Specification EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential Relevant Degree or recordable qualification Registered Nurse Relevant Masters or Equivalent Evidence of On-going development EXPERIENCE Essential Extensive experience at Senior Nurse/Midwife level Proven experience in development and implementation of corporate and professional strategies Proven experience in the implementation and monitoring of quality measurement and improvement tools Demonstrable experience of improving patient experience in a range of settings Demonstrable experience of improving patient safety at service or organisational level Experience of chairing meetings and managing diverse attendance and contributions SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE Essential Has excellent standard of written and verbal communication skills Has excellent interpersonal skills Able to successfully negotiate with and influence others Ability to engage with and successfully convey highly complex information and concepts to audiences at all levels in the organisation Is well organised and able to prioritise own workload effectively, delivering to deadlines Is fully conversant with national NHS reform initiatives, workforce changes and applicable policy Is conversant with methodologies for improving staff performance Can demonstrate strategic thinking and is able to see the "bigger picture" Understanding of Information and Clinical Governance / risk management Ability to analyse & interpret highly complex information Has experience of managing change and understands the principles of successful change management Exceptional leadership qualities with the ability to lead, manage and motivate several multidisciplinary teams into achieving a common goal Has experience of external collaborative working and understanding of the challenges of working within a specialist commissioned area PERSONAL QUALITIES Essential Is confident and demonstrates a positive, solutions orientated attitude Demonstrates supportive and empathetic approach to all people Able to "engage" with and truly listen to others Innovative and creative approach to solving problems Reliable, honest and trustworthy Has integrity Is self-motivated and able to motivate others Able to manage self and others during tension or conflict Able to deal with issues in a confidential non-judgmental way Is flexible and responsive to rapidly changing situations Can accept and act on constructive advice SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES Essential Able to travel to other sites and off sites as necessary 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 Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Address Stoke Mandeville Hospital Mandeville Road Aylesbury HP21 8AL Employer's website https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)