Job summary We are looking to recruit leaders who want to understand and celebrate the diversity of our local patient and staff populations. Leaders with a growth mindset - who choose to see that there's always a solution to a defined problem - and have the skills to coach for improvement and motivate the individuals and teams around them to perform at a highest level and embrace our Patient First Management System. We are currently looking for an experienced, resourceful and compassionate Director of Nursing to join us. Main duties of the job We offer you an unique and exceptional opportunity to make a difference to our local community, which is one of the most diverse in Europe; to our staff, many of whom live locally and who are highly committed to improving the health of our population; and to the next generation of healthcare professionals who come here to learn. We are ambitious in our role as an anchor institution, and seek to influence more than the transactional delivery of healthcare alone. Reducing health inequalities is at the heart of our True North Strategy. We are in a time of change and opportunity. We have recently expanded our community services offer and are planning to merge with our longstanding clinical partner the Royal Free London group. It's an exciting time for the hospital and our staff; here is your chance to join us and be part of this development. Our staff are absolutely key to turning our vision of better care for local people into a reality, and we are looking for a Director of Nursing who will share our values, putting being helpful, caring, open and honest at the heart of everything they do and showing a commitment to 'Team North Mid'. If these are values you share we would love to hear from you. About us The North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust is a medium-sized acute and community trust with over 525 beds and over 600 community staff, serving more than 600,000 people living across Enfield and Haringey and the surrounding areas, including Barnet and Waltham Forest. The hospital has been on its present site for over 100 years and was established as an NHS trust by statute in December 1990. The Trust's services are provided on the North Middlesex University Hospital site as well as a range of community sites across the London Borough of Enfield, including at partner hospitals. They provide services in collaboration with a range of partners, including local GPs, acute, mental health and other community health service providers across North Central London. In the year ending 31 March 2024, the Trust reported a turnover of £505m and employed over 5,200 individual members of staff. This increased from the previous year following the transfer of Enfield Community Services on 1st April 2023 when we welcomed over 600 new staff including District Nurses, Community Matrons, Community Physiotherapists, Psychologists and many more across a wide range of adult and children's community services in Enfield. It is an exciting time to join North Mid as we continue our journey as an integrated care organisation to deliver high quality, seamless care in our local communities, with a focus on tackling health inequalities. Date posted 30 October 2024 Pay scheme Very senior manager (VSM) Salary Depending on experience ££ Competitive Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 393- NMUH-DON Job locations North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust Sterling Way London N18 1QX Job description Job responsibilities The director of nursing will be a core member of the North Mid leadership team and will provide leadership to the associated nursing, midwifery and AHP workforce by shaping a culture of continuous improvement. The director of nursing is responsible for the standards of nursing care and care by allied health professionals and for the implementation of practice in line with the RFL groups objectives and the North Mid Patient First Strategy. NorthMid delivers local services to its local population, including community services. It is planned that NorthMid will also hold responsibility, as a future health unit within the group, for the oversight and delivery of paediatric services across the RFL group. The director of nursing will have responsibility for leading the nursing, midwifery and AHP workforce in these areas as well as holding executive accountability at health unit level for quality, risk, patient safety, patient and staff experience, infection control and safeguarding. The director of nursing will work strategically with the North Mid medical director to enhance patient experience, quality of care and ensure patient safety. In addition the director of nursing will ensure effective systems are in place to monitor and improve clinical, operational and financial performance of nursing and AHP teams and individuals. The post holder will lead the CQC agenda across the North Mid. The director of nursing shall promote and support the use of the Patient First Management System which is a Lean management system, an approach to managing an organisation that supports the concept of continuous improvement. Alongside this the post holder will support the design work of clinical practice groups and will lead the local interpretation and implementation of clinical guidelines and managing to standard from a nursing and patient experience perspective. This post reports to the North Mid chief executive officer, with a professional accountability to the Royal Free Group chief nursing officer following the proposed merger. This health unit leadership role is a key element in securing strong site leadership within the designated health unit. These job descriptions may change as the group and health unit model develops. Informal discussions with the Chief Executive and/or visits to the Trust may be arranged for shortlisted candidates. At North Mid, we respect and value the diversity of our workforce, patients, service users, relatives, carers, and visitors, and we strongly welcome applications from candidates with a diverse background. Job description Job responsibilities The director of nursing will be a core member of the North Mid leadership team and will provide leadership to the associated nursing, midwifery and AHP workforce by shaping a culture of continuous improvement. The director of nursing is responsible for the standards of nursing care and care by allied health professionals and for the implementation of practice in line with the RFL groups objectives and the North Mid Patient First Strategy. NorthMid delivers local services to its local population, including community services. It is planned that NorthMid will also hold responsibility, as a future health unit within the group, for the oversight and delivery of paediatric services across the RFL group. The director of nursing will have responsibility for leading the nursing, midwifery and AHP workforce in these areas as well as holding executive accountability at health unit level for quality, risk, patient safety, patient and staff experience, infection control and safeguarding. The director of nursing will work strategically with the North Mid medical director to enhance patient experience, quality of care and ensure patient safety. In addition the director of nursing will ensure effective systems are in place to monitor and improve clinical, operational and financial performance of nursing and AHP teams and individuals. The post holder will lead the CQC agenda across the North Mid. The director of nursing shall promote and support the use of the Patient First Management System which is a Lean management system, an approach to managing an organisation that supports the concept of continuous improvement. Alongside this the post holder will support the design work of clinical practice groups and will lead the local interpretation and implementation of clinical guidelines and managing to standard from a nursing and patient experience perspective. This post reports to the North Mid chief executive officer, with a professional accountability to the Royal Free Group chief nursing officer following the proposed merger. This health unit leadership role is a key element in securing strong site leadership within the designated health unit. These job descriptions may change as the group and health unit model develops. Informal discussions with the Chief Executive and/or visits to the Trust may be arranged for shortlisted candidates. At North Mid, we respect and value the diversity of our workforce, patients, service users, relatives, carers, and visitors, and we strongly welcome applications from candidates with a diverse background. Person Specification Commitment to trust values and behaviours Essential Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the trust's values and behaviours Education, training and professional development Essential Current NMC Registration Masters degree or equivalent level experience Evidence of continuing personal and professional development Desirable Management qualification Knowledge and experience Essential Significant senior nursing experience in an NHS Acute and/or community trust Experience of increasing staff engagement Experience of leading transformational service change Experience of managing complex problems Successful achievement of projects of a significant scale including close working with clinicians Skills and aptitudes Essential Demonstrable track record of successful delivery Strong understanding of, and responsiveness to the complexities and dynamics of the NHS including the importance of clinical governance Demonstrable effective partnership working with internal and external stakeholders Ability to influence, negotiate and persuade regarding complex or sensitive issues Motivational skills to lead staff Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills Determination to achieve high standards and strive to delivery improvements in patient care within the framework of the Trust Personal qualities and attributes Essential Passion, enthusiasm and pride for the profession Ability to commend confidence of medical and other Trust colleagues Ability to plan strategically, tactically and creatively Ability to take an innovative approach Proactive, versatile and problem solving approach Robust and persistent in the pursuit of objectives whilst responding to short term challenges and priorities Able to maintain personal credibility Able to prioritise and work under pressure Other Essential Meets the requirement for fit and proper persons. Person Specification Commitment to trust values and behaviours Essential Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the trust's values and behaviours Education, training and professional development Essential Current NMC Registration Masters degree or equivalent level experience Evidence of continuing personal and professional development Desirable Management qualification Knowledge and experience Essential Significant senior nursing experience in an NHS Acute and/or community trust Experience of increasing staff engagement Experience of leading transformational service change Experience of managing complex problems Successful achievement of projects of a significant scale including close working with clinicians Skills and aptitudes Essential Demonstrable track record of successful delivery Strong understanding of, and responsiveness to the complexities and dynamics of the NHS including the importance of clinical governance Demonstrable effective partnership working with internal and external stakeholders Ability to influence, negotiate and persuade regarding complex or sensitive issues Motivational skills to lead staff Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills Determination to achieve high standards and strive to delivery improvements in patient care within the framework of the Trust Personal qualities and attributes Essential Passion, enthusiasm and pride for the profession Ability to commend confidence of medical and other Trust colleagues Ability to plan strategically, tactically and creatively Ability to take an innovative approach Proactive, versatile and problem solving approach Robust and persistent in the pursuit of objectives whilst responding to short term challenges and priorities Able to maintain personal credibility Able to prioritise and work under pressure Other Essential Meets the requirement for fit and proper persons. 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 North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust Address North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust Sterling Way London N18 1QX Employer's website https://www.northmid.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)