Job summary At Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, we believe in delivering outstanding patient care through our values of optimism, compassion and accountability.We are a large and complex organisation and so we are looking for an experienced and visionary Deputy Chief Nurse to join our senior leadership team. This pivotal role offers an exciting opportunity for a leader whose values are aligned with ours, and who is committed to delivering on our new Organisational strategy which will launch this year. A key focus is one of promoting a culture of safety and clinical excellence, throughcontinuous quality improvement. We have recently made changes to the portfolio and so please review the supplementary document alongside the Job Description. We encourage potential candidates to contact the CNO for an informal discussion about the role. Key Responsibilities: Delivery of our Nursing Plan Professional Nursing standards Senior Leadership Team member Line management of Divisional Directors of Nursing and Quality, Lead Nurses for safe staffing and for physical health and IPC Deputy DIPC Reducing Restrictive Practice Operation Cavell System leadership Main duties of the job Reporting directly to the Chief Nursing Officer and Executive Director of Professions, the post holder has the following key responsibilities: Delivery of the Nursing Plan Professional Nursing standards Senior Leadership Team member Line management of Divisional Directors of Nursing and Quality, and the Lead Nurses for safe staffing and for physical health and IPC Deputy DIPC Reducing Restrictive Practice Operation Cavell Regularly deputising for the CNO If you are an experienced senior nursing leader who shares our commitment to delivering high-quality care and improving patient safety, we want to hear from you Interviews will be held in person at Portland House in Worthing on Wednesday 19th February 2025. This will include stakeholder panels, a written exercise and a traditional panel interview. About us Take responsibility for the safeguarding and protection of children and young people and vulnerable adults very seriously, as does The Trust. The Trust works with adult and children's social care to ensure that the integrated service has systems in place to equip staff with the knowledge and skills to recognise abuse and take action to safeguard and protect vulnerable adults and children and young people. It is expected that all staff familiarise themselves with the appropriate structures and policies and with the Sussex child protection and safeguarding procedures and the Sussex multi-agency policy and procedures for safeguarding vulnerable adults and undertake the relevant essential training and further training appropriate to their role. Date posted 31 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 9 Salary £105,385 to £121,271 a year Per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 354-CO-21581 Job locations Portland House Richmond Road Worthing BN11 1HS Job description Job responsibilities Aligned with our Nursing Plan, provide leadership and strategic direction to the nursing team, ensuring high-quality care across all service areas. Lead and manage four Divisional Directors of Nursing and Quality to ensure cohesive and effective management of nursing services and, alongside the Director of Clinical Governance and Quality Assurance, ensure quality governance within each division. As Deputy DIPC, lead and manage the Lead Nurse for Physical Health and IPC, to oversee Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) practices, ensuring adherence to national and local guidelines and fostering a culture of safety and cleanliness. Promote physical health initiatives (including oversight of the annual vaccination campaign and tobacco cessation programme and resus)and support the integration of physical health and mental health services within nursing practice. Lead and manage the Lead Nurse for Safe Staffing and lead the Trusts approach to safe staffing through the establishment of robust systems and processes that ensure sufficient multi-professional capacity and capability is in place across the 24-hour period, and that this is routinely monitored and reported according to national standards. This includes the highest quality safe staffing governance, and the production of an annual safe staffing establishment review that informs annual planning cycles Work alongside the senior leadership team to shape and implement clinical strategies that support the delivery of safe, and effective care while aligning with organisational goals and values. This includes reducing restrictive practices, Operation Cavell and operating as the SRO on related continuous quality improvement programmes In support of the Director of Nursing Research, Education and Development, (NRED), champion continuous quality improvement to learning from patient experience, patient safety incidents and near misses. Support and drive professional development initiatives, ensuring nursing staff have the resources and support to grow in their careers. To lead the relationship and interface with the NMC. Act as a role model for professional values and ethics, embedding a culture of inclusivity, respect, and high standards of care. Represent the office of the CNO well. This will include developing effective relationships with key external stakeholders includingSussex provider trusts, NHS Sussex, and in support of regional and national meetings and priorities To produce high quality assurance reports to the Board and sub committees on all areas of responsibility To support the CNO in ensuring that their risk register is a dynamic and effective risk management tool Budgetary responsibility to ensure that the public purse is used efficiently in ensuring the best clinical outcomes Financial responsibility- accountable for the financial planning, financial balance (including financial resources and physical assets) and performance management for all areas of responsibility. Job description Job responsibilities Aligned with our Nursing Plan, provide leadership and strategic direction to the nursing team, ensuring high-quality care across all service areas. Lead and manage four Divisional Directors of Nursing and Quality to ensure cohesive and effective management of nursing services and, alongside the Director of Clinical Governance and Quality Assurance, ensure quality governance within each division. As Deputy DIPC, lead and manage the Lead Nurse for Physical Health and IPC, to oversee Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) practices, ensuring adherence to national and local guidelines and fostering a culture of safety and cleanliness. Promote physical health initiatives (including oversight of the annual vaccination campaign and tobacco cessation programme and resus)and support the integration of physical health and mental health services within nursing practice. Lead and manage the Lead Nurse for Safe Staffing and lead the Trusts approach to safe staffing through the establishment of robust systems and processes that ensure sufficient multi-professional capacity and capability is in place across the 24-hour period, and that this is routinely monitored and reported according to national standards. This includes the highest quality safe staffing governance, and the production of an annual safe staffing establishment review that informs annual planning cycles Work alongside the senior leadership team to shape and implement clinical strategies that support the delivery of safe, and effective care while aligning with organisational goals and values. This includes reducing restrictive practices, Operation Cavell and operating as the SRO on related continuous quality improvement programmes In support of the Director of Nursing Research, Education and Development, (NRED), champion continuous quality improvement to learning from patient experience, patient safety incidents and near misses. Support and drive professional development initiatives, ensuring nursing staff have the resources and support to grow in their careers. To lead the relationship and interface with the NMC. Act as a role model for professional values and ethics, embedding a culture of inclusivity, respect, and high standards of care. Represent the office of the CNO well. This will include developing effective relationships with key external stakeholders includingSussex provider trusts, NHS Sussex, and in support of regional and national meetings and priorities To produce high quality assurance reports to the Board and sub committees on all areas of responsibility To support the CNO in ensuring that their risk register is a dynamic and effective risk management tool Budgetary responsibility to ensure that the public purse is used efficiently in ensuring the best clinical outcomes Financial responsibility- accountable for the financial planning, financial balance (including financial resources and physical assets) and performance management for all areas of responsibility. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified Nurse (RMN or RNLD) ? Qualified Nurse (RGN) Educated to Master level in a healthcare related subject (ie MSc, MBA) Evidence of CPD Knowledge/Experience Essential Senior experience at Associate or Deputy Director of Nursing level in a complex mental health setting Proven track record of successful and sustained nursing management in a NHS Foundation Trust or similar organisation In-depth knowledge and grasp of current NHS issues particularly relating to nurse education and practice development Success track record of working near to board level Record of significant achievements at a senior level Successful delivery of organisational change Knowledge and experience of using a range of innovative approaches to progress situations Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified Nurse (RMN or RNLD) ? Qualified Nurse (RGN) Educated to Master level in a healthcare related subject (ie MSc, MBA) Evidence of CPD Knowledge/Experience Essential Senior experience at Associate or Deputy Director of Nursing level in a complex mental health setting Proven track record of successful and sustained nursing management in a NHS Foundation Trust or similar organisation In-depth knowledge and grasp of current NHS issues particularly relating to nurse education and practice development Success track record of working near to board level Record of significant achievements at a senior level Successful delivery of organisational change Knowledge and experience of using a range of innovative approaches to progress situations 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 Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Portland House Richmond Road Worthing BN11 1HS Employer's website https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)