Job summary At Liaison Group, were proud to be a trusted partner of the NHS, helping inspire savings in workforce, non-pay spend, and continuing healthcare. Liaison Groups longstanding relationship with the NHS means youll be joining a reputable and trusted organisation that values clinical expertise and patient-centred care. As part of our team, you'll contribute to initiatives that support the NHS and its ongoing mission to provide high-quality, cost-effective healthcare to the public. Due to continued growth, we are excited to announce an opening for a Clinical Nurse Director. This key leadership role will sit within the Care Division,focusing on delivering high-quality care and enhancing patient and caregiver experiences. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), you will provide strategic clinical direction for operational teams whilst focusing on leadership, workforce management, professional development, and training. Main duties of the job Key responsibilities include: Promoting professional leadership to ensure nursing excellence and implement best practices. Leading clinical assurance initiatives to enhance the patient and family experience. Overseeing the recruitment, training, and evaluation of nursing and social work staff, fostering a supportive work environment. Collaborating with the Care Board to provide assurance on clinical strategy and product development. Acting as the primary point of escalation for clinical issues, supporting both internal teams and client-facing operations. Ensuring alignment with professional and NHS frameworks, consistently prioritising the patients best interests in all aspects of care and decision-making. As a Clinical Nurse Director, you will champion collaboration among all staff involved in delivering client programs, ensuring a cohesive approach to patient care and strategic development. About us All our employees work from the comfort of their own home, and we now have over 330 team members based across the length and breadth of the UK, enjoying the flexibility of working remotely. We are proud to be recognised as - 12th Best Large Company to Work For in the UK 8th Best West Midlands Company to Work For in the UK 3rd Best Consultancy to Work For in the UK Additionally, we hold a 3-star (out of 3) rating from Best Companies, acknowledging Liaison Group as a World-Class Company to Work For. We offer our staff a wide variety of company benefits, as well as the chance to get involved in a range of company organised events from physical challenges to bi-annual staff away days, and social events. Our benefits aim to promote a healthy work/life balance, supporting not only your career, but also your home and family life. We offer a great package to make sure you feel valued and supported, including: A competitive salary to reflect your skills and experience Increasing holiday entitlement, the longer youre with us A contributory pension scheme Private healthcare and dental insurance Life assurance (4x your basic salary) The option to buy extra annual leave A Blue Light Card for discounts Gym discounts and salary sacrifice schemes Income protection to give you peace of mind Wellbeing programmes to keep you feeling your best Date posted 07 November 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Commensurate with similar NHS roles Band 8c/d, DOE. Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Home or remote working Reference number E0374-24-0006 Job locations Liaison Court Vincent Road Worcester Worcestershire WR5 1BW Job description Job responsibilities Provide leadership and direction for the management, education, training, and development of nursing and social work staff. Oversee daily clinical operations of client programs through the management of the Delivery Managers (Band 8b). Develop the Clinical Quality Improvement Strategy and associated policies to ensure all services are person-centred and meet CHC framework requirements, with a commitment to ongoing service development and quality improvement. Use specialist knowledge and experience of CHC and healthcare services, to assure the Board, Transformation and Commercial Teams in consideration of product development and the expansion of service offerings. Ensure compliance with healthcare regulation is in place and professional development and training opportunities are available, both for registered nurses and registered social workers. Implement, monitor, and analyse outcomes to ensure the continuation of a high-quality patient centric service. Identify areas for improvement and work collaboratively to implement necessary changes. Be the escalation point for any safeguarding concerns or clinical disputes and attend client meetings if required to provide clinical input. Represent the Company in any agreed multi-agency forums. May be required to undertake Caldicott Guardian responsibilities. Keep up to date about statutory and professional changes and ensure this information is effectively communicated to all relevant parties. Job description Job responsibilities Provide leadership and direction for the management, education, training, and development of nursing and social work staff. Oversee daily clinical operations of client programs through the management of the Delivery Managers (Band 8b). Develop the Clinical Quality Improvement Strategy and associated policies to ensure all services are person-centred and meet CHC framework requirements, with a commitment to ongoing service development and quality improvement. Use specialist knowledge and experience of CHC and healthcare services, to assure the Board, Transformation and Commercial Teams in consideration of product development and the expansion of service offerings. Ensure compliance with healthcare regulation is in place and professional development and training opportunities are available, both for registered nurses and registered social workers. Implement, monitor, and analyse outcomes to ensure the continuation of a high-quality patient centric service. Identify areas for improvement and work collaboratively to implement necessary changes. Be the escalation point for any safeguarding concerns or clinical disputes and attend client meetings if required to provide clinical input. Represent the Company in any agreed multi-agency forums. May be required to undertake Caldicott Guardian responsibilities. Keep up to date about statutory and professional changes and ensure this information is effectively communicated to all relevant parties. Person Specification Experience Essential Considerable experience at a senior level in a community or ICB level or similar roles within the private sector. Experience of managing teams, including professional development and conduct issues. Experience of managing a range of nursing staff at different bands. Experience of collaborating with patients and families to improve their experiences. A minimum of 5 years experience in a leadership or management role. Excellent working knowledge of CHC and supporting regulatory frameworks. Experience at Senior Management Level at Board/Sub Board level in a commissioning capacity such as an ICB or predecessor organisation. Proven ability to lead and motivate clinical teams in a fast-paced environment. Experience with quality assurance processes, performance improvement initiatives and leading and managing clinical change. Qualifications Essential Essential Registered Nurse Level 1 with valid NMC registration Evidence of professional and managerial development, which meets NMC requirements Management or leadership qualification Desirable Desirable Additional Registered Qualification appropriate specialities eg RGN, RM Higher Management degree, diploma. Skills and Competencies Essential Ability to build and develop teams and maintain constructive working relationships. Ability to analyse and resolve complex issues. Excellent interpersonal, managerial, organisational, and influencing skills. Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal and presentation skills. Ability to lead a team and quickly build integrity and credibility. Ability to manage competing priorities and work to numerous action plans at once. Person Specification Experience Essential Considerable experience at a senior level in a community or ICB level or similar roles within the private sector. Experience of managing teams, including professional development and conduct issues. Experience of managing a range of nursing staff at different bands. Experience of collaborating with patients and families to improve their experiences. A minimum of 5 years experience in a leadership or management role. Excellent working knowledge of CHC and supporting regulatory frameworks. Experience at Senior Management Level at Board/Sub Board level in a commissioning capacity such as an ICB or predecessor organisation. Proven ability to lead and motivate clinical teams in a fast-paced environment. Experience with quality assurance processes, performance improvement initiatives and leading and managing clinical change. Qualifications Essential Essential Registered Nurse Level 1 with valid NMC registration Evidence of professional and managerial development, which meets NMC requirements Management or leadership qualification Desirable Desirable Additional Registered Qualification appropriate specialities eg RGN, RM Higher Management degree, diploma. Skills and Competencies Essential Ability to build and develop teams and maintain constructive working relationships. Ability to analyse and resolve complex issues. Excellent interpersonal, managerial, organisational, and influencing skills. Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal and presentation skills. Ability to lead a team and quickly build integrity and credibility. Ability to manage competing priorities and work to numerous action plans at once. 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. 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. 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 Liaison Group Address Liaison Court Vincent Road Worcester Worcestershire WR5 1BW Employer's website https://liaisongroup.com/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)