Neuroscience Specialist Care Group Deputy Nurse Director
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Deputy Nurse Director
The Deputy Nurse Director role is an exciting opportunity for a suitably experienced and motivated nurse who wishes to provide senior leadership to the Neurosciences Care Group Nursing Teams. This is to ensure the best care and experiences are given to our patients and that nurses and care staff practice to the highest standards. This role is key in advancing and assuring clinical best practice and patient care as well as for ensuring that nursing services are relevant and run efficiently and effectively.
The Deputy Nurse Directors are vital members of the Care Groups' management teams, working to a Nurse Director but, also, working collaboratively with the Chief Nurse, Corporate Nursing Team, Ward Sisters/Charge Nurses, General Managers and wider Nursing/Midwifery teams in the provision of services and the advancement of nursing practice. There is a specific requirement for visible, accessible and strong clinical leadership and of being a role model.
Main Duties of the Job
The Deputy Nurse Director will be responsible for the line management within their allocated Care Group and for monitoring and assuring the quality of patient care (safety, effectiveness, and experience). In addition, the Deputy Nurse Director will be responsible for overseeing patient flow, working closely with the multidisciplinary teams, with a real focus on patient pathways in their areas of responsibility and corporately also. They will also play a key role in the development and delivery of the annual Nursing and Midwifery objectives and work-plan.
Minimum Requirements
Behaviours Essential
* Acts as a professional role model at all times
* Upholds the Trust's behaviours at all times
* Able to communicate complex, sensitive information
* Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiating skills
* Establishes and maintains appropriate mechanisms within their area to allow comprehensive performance management in terms of staff and financial management responsibilities and objectives
* Behaves in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures designed to ensure governance and probity and takes steps to address any issues of non-compliance within areas of responsibility
Practical Skills Essential
* Ability to make links and ensure a joined up approach, ensuring that all outputs are sound in terms of both rational and evidence
* Ability to conceptualise problems and identify solutions
* Ability to initiate, lead and manage change
* Demonstrable ability to interpret highly complex facts and make judgements
Specialist Knowledge & Skills Essential
* Evidence of ongoing and relevant personal and professional training
* In-depth knowledge of the clinical governance agenda including clinical risk and safety
* Specialist knowledge of nursing or midwifery professional issues and care and service delivery
* Demonstrates a clear understanding of and continuing acceptance of the need for financial governance and probity
Experience Essential
* Significant experience as a senior nurse
* Demonstrable evidence of specialist knowledge of the professional leadership and management of nurses (pertaining to the area of clinical practice)
* Evidence of ongoing and relevant personal and professional development in the last 2 years
* Demonstrable experience managing clinical services and of leading improvements in clinical settings, patient care and experience
* Knowledge and experience of human resources management, communicating complex and contentious information to individuals and large groups
* Experience of managing budgets and financial resources, including the associated processes such as budget setting, financial planning and making proposals for service developments across multiple areas
Qualifications Essential
* Registered Nurse - level 1
* Current registration with the NMC
* Bachelor's degree in subject relevant to the role or equivalent experience
* Experience as a Senior Nurse at Band 7 for 5 years
* Post-graduate qualification within a leadership programme/study or evidence of practical application of expertise
Desirable
* Research training/experience
* ECDL
Additional Information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
Employer Name: Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address: HUTH and NLAG, Anlaby Road, Hull, HU3 2JZ
Employer's Website: https://www.hey.nhs.uk/
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