Job summary We are excited to advertise a brand new position of Head of Nursing, based within our Division of Specialist Surgery & MSK and forming part of the nursing leadership within the new Surrey Surgical Centre at Ashford Hospital.We are looking for an effective leader with proven delivery experience in a fast paced environment who will approach this interesting and varied role with energy and enthusiasm.The post holder will be the senior nurse in SS-MSK who will be responsible supporting the Divisional Chief Nurse in providing both expert leadership and clinical care across our two hospital sites. The division includes MSK, Ophthalmology, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Breast Surgery and ENT teams whilst also leading on the delivery of the new Surrey Surgical Centre.The post holder will ensure that all care delivered within these services adheres to the CQC essential standards, adheres to legislation, follows the organisation's policies and procedures and is monitored to ensure reliability and delivery to a consistently high standard.The post holder will provide professional leadership, support and development to Matrons, Advance Clinical Practitioners, Ward Managers and Specialist Nurses; lead on development of nursing/clinical practice across the surgical care pathway, with a particular emphasis on patient safety and the quality of care they receive. The post-holder will act as deputy for the DCN as appropriate.Why not come and join our team? Main duties of the job To Support the DCN for leading developments within the Division that will improve patient safety, the patient experience and delivery of the quality agenda.o Responsible for ensuring effective nursing input into the Surgical Wards on an operational day to day basis.o Responsible for the direct line management of defined Specialist Nurses.o Ensure that the principles of patient safety, clinical effectiveness and cost effectiveness are reflected in all standards and practices across the Division.o Act as a senior nurse giving advice, guidance and supervision to junior doctors and nursing staff in their own development to continually enhance service delivery.o To support on local development and implementation of guidelines and policies.o Ensure visibility of the role in the clinical areas through patient safety walk rounds and engagement with frontline staff reviewing quality indicators / performance.o To provide the DCN with reliable and expert advice and practical support as a member of the senior leadership team.o Work collaboratively with the ADO, Specialty Leads, Consultants, Operational leads and General Managers to lead an effective and efficient service.o Ensure SS-MSK services are delivered within the agreed quality, performance and financial parameters agreed by Trust Board.o Co-ordinate and manage service developments on behalf of the SS-MSK division in association with other senior managers ensuring effective networking and partnership building. About us Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond. Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey. We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care. We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures. We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition: Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement On-site Nurseries On-site staff cafes On-site parking Support in career development Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible. For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org Date posted 13 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £64,337 to £74,415 a year pa inc. HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 323-NM1470-MH Job locations Cross Site Ashford & St Peters site Guildford Road Chertsey KT16 0PZ Job description Job responsibilities For further details on the role, please refer to the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the vacancy. Job description Job responsibilities For further details on the role, please refer to the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the vacancy. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC Registered Masters Degree or working towards Quality Improvement Qualification Desirable Recognised Management & Leadership Experience Essential Significant clinical experience working at a 8A in an surgical/theatre and/or acute setting A track record of continuous managerial, educational and professional development Evidence of managing complex resource issues (human and financial) Evidence of implementation of a range of quality and clinical governance initiatives to develop practice Experience of patient involvement and improving patient experience Experience of complaints management and resolution Evidence of working effectively with clinicians and the MDT Experience of Managing conflict Management Essential Ward and unit management experience Proven ability to manage complex and changing workload which includes the ability to identify and resolve conflicting priorities within tight timeframes Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC Registered Masters Degree or working towards Quality Improvement Qualification Desirable Recognised Management & Leadership Experience Essential Significant clinical experience working at a 8A in an surgical/theatre and/or acute setting A track record of continuous managerial, educational and professional development Evidence of managing complex resource issues (human and financial) Evidence of implementation of a range of quality and clinical governance initiatives to develop practice Experience of patient involvement and improving patient experience Experience of complaints management and resolution Evidence of working effectively with clinicians and the MDT Experience of Managing conflict Management Essential Ward and unit management experience Proven ability to manage complex and changing workload which includes the ability to identify and resolve conflicting priorities within tight timeframes 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 Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Cross Site Ashford & St Peters site Guildford Road Chertsey KT16 0PZ Employer's website https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)