An exciting opportunity has arisen to undertake the role of Head Nurse for Calderdale Community Healthcare Division. The post holder will be responsible for the strategic and operational development of nursing and midwifery, quality and clinical practice at divisional level. As part of the divisional management team, the Head Nurse will work collaboratively with the Divisional Associate Director of Nursing to provide assurance to the Executive Team and Board of Directors that robust systems of governance and performance management are in place and that high quality patient led services are being developed and delivered.
Main duties of the job
As part of the nursing team, the post holder will support the Divisional Senior Management Team and contribute to developing the strategic direction and implementation of the nursing strategy whilst ensuring care is delivered at a high standard and quality supported by matrons and nurse consultants.
Job responsibilities
The post holder will champion the nursing and midwifery priorities and support performance monitoring and reporting arrangements to demonstrate progress within the Division.
They will provide professional leadership to senior staff groups, agreeing objectives for matrons and other senior staff as required.
The postholder will contribute to the divisional on-call arrangements.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
* First level registration
* Degree/Diploma level qualification
* Specialist nursing knowledge and experience equivalent to a masters level/working towards
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
* Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
* A proven track record of leadership, performance improvement and organizational change
* Experience of supporting a large, complex professional workforce.
* Experience of quality and risk management, to include experience in analysing and resourcing complex complaints
* Able to articulate a clear vision for nursing which will enable the division to meet all of its Objectives
* Possess a research appreciation with an ability for critical thinking and to influence others through research findings
* Self-confident and emotionally resilient
Desirable
* Involvement in strategic development and implementation
* Participation in audit and promotion of evidence-base practice
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
* Significant proven managerial experience at a senior level within nursing leading and managing/leading a number of clinical areas and/or departments
* Evidence of forging and nurturing partnerships and collaborative relationships
* Highly developed interpersonal, communication (written and oral) and facilitation skills
* Well-developed political awareness, influencing, negotiating and conflict resolution skills
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Ability to identify, develop, nurture and promote innovative approaches to service development
* Well developed delegation, people and workload management skills
* Professional and patient focused
Employer details
Employer name
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Brighouse Health
Lawson Road, Brighouse
Halifax
HD6 1NY
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