Job summary This post is for internal candidates across University Hospitals Tees - South Tees and North Tees. If you are not currently working within the trusts your application will not be reviewed and automatically rejected at shortlisting stage. Please be aware of this when submitting your application. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Nursing at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for the accreditation and corporate specialist nurses portfolio. In partnership with the Chief Operating Officer, Director of Nursing, Deputy Director of Nursing and Senior Leadership team the Head of Nursing is responsible for developing service strategies. The post holder will lead on the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of clinical strategies, patient information, policies, and procedures to ensure they remain current and responsive to the needs of service users and in line with national recommendations and evidence base. The post holder will be an integral part of the Trust senior nursing team working with other Heads of Nursing, Associate Directors of Nursing, Deputy Chief Nurses and Chief Nursing Officer. Main duties of the job The post holder will provide nursing leadership and expert nursing advice and will work closely with the director / deputy director of nursing and Deputy Director of Quality and Patient Safety to ensure that high standards are maintained. The post holder will lead on the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of clinical strategies, patient information, policies, and procedures to ensure they remain current and responsive to the needs of service users and in line with national recommendations and evidence base. The post holder will professionally challenge and question, utilising expert clinical judgement skills. The post holder will work flexibly across the corporate nursing team to lead projects on behalf of the Group/ Trust as required. The post holder will lead and develop the Trust quality accreditation programme. The post holder will provide line management, professional advice, and support to the accreditation team. The post holder will write regular reports relating to areas of responsibility, providing assurance and detail, including development of ongoing improvement plans which could require the organisation of complex activities or programmes of work, with regular review and adjustment. Programmes will impact across departments to ensure consistency. About us Leadership and Improvement TrainingSouth Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessionso Your Leadership Impacto Leading your Team to Successo Leading Into the Futureo Service Improvement for Beginnerso Developing your Service Improvement Skillso Lean PractitionerThe leadership and improvement programme aims to:o Explore leadership within the NHSo Promote Trust values and behaviourso Develop your leadership effectiveness and skillso Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team. Date posted 20 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £62,215 to £72,293 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 328-CP-6981211-LJ Job locations The James Cook University Hospital Marton Road Middlesbrough TS4 3BW Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (NMC) Master's degree or equivalent experience Teaching and assessing qualification Evidence of ongoing relevant professional development. Knowledge Essential Evidence of ability to work strategically Ability to hold others to account Influencing & negotiating skills outside of line management. Evidence of continuing professional Development via a portfolio. Working knowledge of infection control policies and procedures Change/people management experience at senior level. Ability to plan and prioritise own and others workload when under pressure. Ability to interpret and understand and complex data. Advanced IT skills. Excellent communication skills. Knowledge of relevant evidence-based practice e.g. NICE guidelines, safety alerts, current nursing agenda. Knowledge and understanding of NHS and social care policy and strategy. Experience Essential Recent and extensive clinical leadership experience. Wide and significant experience of working at a senior level (band 8A or above) in a complex environment Experience in leading and managing a service or team with a high degree of autonomy. Experience of leading service / quality. improvement projects. Experience in audit, research and innovation activity. Ability to manage conflict. Effective organisational and planning skills to meet deadlines. Ability to prioritise a complex workload and work independently in a rapidly changing environment. Experience of working within an accreditation. Experience of coaching and developing colleagues. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (NMC) Master's degree or equivalent experience Teaching and assessing qualification Evidence of ongoing relevant professional development. Knowledge Essential Evidence of ability to work strategically Ability to hold others to account Influencing & negotiating skills outside of line management. Evidence of continuing professional Development via a portfolio. Working knowledge of infection control policies and procedures Change/people management experience at senior level. Ability to plan and prioritise own and others workload when under pressure. Ability to interpret and understand and complex data. Advanced IT skills. Excellent communication skills. Knowledge of relevant evidence-based practice e.g. NICE guidelines, safety alerts, current nursing agenda. Knowledge and understanding of NHS and social care policy and strategy. Experience Essential Recent and extensive clinical leadership experience. Wide and significant experience of working at a senior level (band 8A or above) in a complex environment Experience in leading and managing a service or team with a high degree of autonomy. Experience of leading service / quality. improvement projects. Experience in audit, research and innovation activity. Ability to manage conflict. Effective organisational and planning skills to meet deadlines. Ability to prioritise a complex workload and work independently in a rapidly changing environment. Experience of working within an accreditation. Experience of coaching and developing colleagues. 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 South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address The James Cook University Hospital Marton Road Middlesbrough TS4 3BW Employer's website https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)