Job summary County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust are seeking to appoint an exceptional Deputy Director of Nursing & Quality who has the energy and passion to make a sustainable and lasting difference in delivering safe, compassionate and joined up care to our population. We are seeking a Deputy Director of Nursing with the right values, commitment and energy to support delivery of our Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professionals strategy and to lead the safeguarding, MCA, MHA and Learning Disabilities portfolios Provisional Interview date : Friday 22nd November 2024 Main duties of the job The Deputy Director of Nursing is a critical role that will work alongside the Executive Director of Nursing and Quality to embed clinical leadership across CDDFT. The Deputy Director of Nursing will develop a culture that focuses on patient safety, learning, improvement and innovation. This is a key role, working in collaboration and in conjunction with the Trust senior leadership team, and will support the Executive Director of Nursing to deliver clinical leadership to our nurses, midwives, Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) and clinical professionals to provide direction and support to ensure a co-ordinated approach to service delivery, service transformation and the development of services that help achieve the long-term vision and priorities of the Trust. To provide leadership, strategic direction, advice, supervision and support to nurses, midwives, Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) and clinical professionals throughout the Trust, ensuring that high quality clinical practice is integrated and embedded into all patient services. Operationally the Deputy Director of Nursing will lead on a portfolio which includes safeguarding, MCA, MHA & Learning Disabilities. About us If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post. Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents Date posted 17 October 2024 Pay scheme Very senior manager (VSM) Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number C9439-24-1069 Job locations Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust Hollyhurst Road Darlington County Durham DL3 6HX University Hospital Of North Durham North Road Durham DH1 5TW Job description Job responsibilities Professional leadership to all nurses, midwives & AHPs across the trust. Support the delivery and maintenance of CQC fundamental standards Promotes and facilitates the continued integration of quality improvement and transformation into everyday practice. Line-management responsibility for the Associate Directors of Nursing / or equivalent professional role covering several teams, including patient safety, patient experience, IPC, chaplains, practice education and safe staffing The post holder will be responsible for a corporate portfolio (safeguarding, MCA, MHA, LD) and provide nursing advice as required to ensure safe and effective systems are in place for vulnerable patients and their families and working closely with members of the Trust safeguarding teams. To work closely with operational colleagues and provide leadership in regard to the monitoring of quality standards through the Trust performance management process and encourage and enable continuous improvement. To act as role model, mentor, coach ensuring the direct reports and indirect reports are supported to achieve their potential with clear goals and priorities aligned to those in the organisation Acts in accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Code of Conduct Communicates and receive highly complex information, some of which may be highly sensitive and contentious and is able to influence and negotiate in situations where there is resistance. The post holder will be expected to work across sites. Ensures that the nursing service is of the highest quality, working in collaboration with all stakeholders. Will provide leadership on the monitoring of standards of nursing utilising the Performance Management Process and developing nursing sensitive key performance indicators which demonstrate continuous improvement in standards Acts in accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Code of Conduct Communicates and receive highly complex information, some of which may be highly sensitive and contentious and is able to influence and negotiate in situations where there is resistance The post holder will be expected to work across sites. Holds and manage a delegated budget for pay and non-pay elements of the nursing budget Lead and manage disciplinary and grievance matters in accordance with the Trusts policies Leads and provides professional leadership to senior staff groups within nursing including setting objectives for the corporate nursing Management team Ensures that the professional contributions of nursing throughout the Trust are firmly aligned to the achievement of Trust wide objectives Acts as a Trust wide nursing representative in multi professional and managerial forums, both internally and externally Analyse highly complex information in relation to a number of situations including performance targets and strategic objectives Represent the organisation at local and national level in relevant areas of patient experience and safeguarding Provide expert advice and guidance on safeguarding, MCA, MHA, LD issues Interpret NHS Policy and advise on implications for patient experience and safeguarding Develop supporting policies to develop safeguarding and patient experience Represent the trust on Local safeguarding boards Adults & Children Participate in the Trusts senior management on-call rota Job description Job responsibilities Professional leadership to all nurses, midwives & AHPs across the trust. Support the delivery and maintenance of CQC fundamental standards Promotes and facilitates the continued integration of quality improvement and transformation into everyday practice. Line-management responsibility for the Associate Directors of Nursing / or equivalent professional role covering several teams, including patient safety, patient experience, IPC, chaplains, practice education and safe staffing The post holder will be responsible for a corporate portfolio (safeguarding, MCA, MHA, LD) and provide nursing advice as required to ensure safe and effective systems are in place for vulnerable patients and their families and working closely with members of the Trust safeguarding teams. To work closely with operational colleagues and provide leadership in regard to the monitoring of quality standards through the Trust performance management process and encourage and enable continuous improvement. To act as role model, mentor, coach ensuring the direct reports and indirect reports are supported to achieve their potential with clear goals and priorities aligned to those in the organisation Acts in accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Code of Conduct Communicates and receive highly complex information, some of which may be highly sensitive and contentious and is able to influence and negotiate in situations where there is resistance. The post holder will be expected to work across sites. Ensures that the nursing service is of the highest quality, working in collaboration with all stakeholders. Will provide leadership on the monitoring of standards of nursing utilising the Performance Management Process and developing nursing sensitive key performance indicators which demonstrate continuous improvement in standards Acts in accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Code of Conduct Communicates and receive highly complex information, some of which may be highly sensitive and contentious and is able to influence and negotiate in situations where there is resistance The post holder will be expected to work across sites. Holds and manage a delegated budget for pay and non-pay elements of the nursing budget Lead and manage disciplinary and grievance matters in accordance with the Trusts policies Leads and provides professional leadership to senior staff groups within nursing including setting objectives for the corporate nursing Management team Ensures that the professional contributions of nursing throughout the Trust are firmly aligned to the achievement of Trust wide objectives Acts as a Trust wide nursing representative in multi professional and managerial forums, both internally and externally Analyse highly complex information in relation to a number of situations including performance targets and strategic objectives Represent the organisation at local and national level in relevant areas of patient experience and safeguarding Provide expert advice and guidance on safeguarding, MCA, MHA, LD issues Interpret NHS Policy and advise on implications for patient experience and safeguarding Develop supporting policies to develop safeguarding and patient experience Represent the trust on Local safeguarding boards Adults & Children Participate in the Trusts senior management on-call rota Person Specification Statutory Registration Essential NMC Registrant Special Skills & Knowledge Essential Completion of level 3 training in safeguarding adults and children Proven experience of leading and delivering on major service improvement and change projects particularly relating to patient care. Experience of dealing with a range of sensitive and complex issues Desirable Involvement in regional/national groups Experience of leading on policy development and implementation Experience Essential Experience of senior management for a defined portfolio which includes clinical, financial and people management. Experience of effectively managing complex change and working with partner organisations Demonstrable experience of improving quality, safety and patient experience. Credible professional leader with demonstrable experience at leading operational and corporate teams and supporting the development of others Desirable Experience of partnership working in relation to safeguarding, MCA, MHA and LD Experience in clinical audit and research Special Requirements Essential Able to travel independently Qualifications Essential First level Nurse qualification registered with the NMC Degree and masters degree in health care and / or leadership Evidence of recent continuous professional development Desirable Midwifery Qualification Significant experience / recent and relevant CPD in safeguarding Leadership qualification Person Specification Statutory Registration Essential NMC Registrant Special Skills & Knowledge Essential Completion of level 3 training in safeguarding adults and children Proven experience of leading and delivering on major service improvement and change projects particularly relating to patient care. Experience of dealing with a range of sensitive and complex issues Desirable Involvement in regional/national groups Experience of leading on policy development and implementation Experience Essential Experience of senior management for a defined portfolio which includes clinical, financial and people management. Experience of effectively managing complex change and working with partner organisations Demonstrable experience of improving quality, safety and patient experience. Credible professional leader with demonstrable experience at leading operational and corporate teams and supporting the development of others Desirable Experience of partnership working in relation to safeguarding, MCA, MHA and LD Experience in clinical audit and research Special Requirements Essential Able to travel independently Qualifications Essential First level Nurse qualification registered with the NMC Degree and masters degree in health care and / or leadership Evidence of recent continuous professional development Desirable Midwifery Qualification Significant experience / recent and relevant CPD in safeguarding Leadership qualification 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 County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Address Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust Hollyhurst Road Darlington County Durham DL3 6HX Employer's website https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)