Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Assistant Director of Nursing who has the energy and passion to make a sustainable and lasting difference, leading teams delivering safe, effective, compassionate care to our population.
You will be joining a passionate, cohesive, supportive team demonstrating areas of outstanding practice in a busy, fast-paced environment offering the opportunity to lead, innovate, develop, improve and showcase.
Main duties of the job
The Assistant Director of Nursing is a critical role that will work alongside the Divisional Director of Nursing and AHPs, Head of Operations and Clinical Directors to embed clinical leadership across the Care Group.
The Assistant Director of Nursing will develop a culture that focuses on staff development, governance, high quality care, efficiency, patient safety, learning, improvement and innovation.
This is a key role, working in collaboration and in conjunction with the Divisional and Hospital Leadership Teams, and will 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.
The post holder will be a core member of the Care Group Leadership Team and will lead a team of Matrons and Specialist Teams. In addition, the role provides the opportunity through the delegated portfolio to lead on specific elements of division-wide transformation.
Job responsibilities
In summary, the role must:
* Provide effective clinical and professional leadership that demonstrates the values and behaviours identified within the Trust's framework and act as a role model for all staff within LUHFT.
* Provide line management and develop the clinical Nursing teams and individuals as required within the Care Group.
* Support the delivery of care through patient and staff engagement, clinical supervision and holding self and others to account for the delivery of care in the Care Group/service.
* Develop innovative strategies to guide and coach Nursing/teams in developing and strengthening leadership skills in order to meet the responsibilities of their role and provide succession planning.
* Provide expert Nursing advice to the Care Group, representing the profession.
* Contribute as part of the Care Group triumvirate to the development of service delivery and transformation plans across the Division.
* Support implementation plans, and work with internal and external stakeholders to continually improve patient services.
* Foster and develop strong collaborative credible working relationships across care groups, divisions, and sites.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* First level registered nurse, with current NMC registration.
* Degree level qualification or equivalent in relevant discipline.
* Evidence of education to master's level or equivalent experience.
* Significant evidence of post registration continued professional development.
* Evidence of Leadership development.
* Post-graduate/registration Management or Training qualification/equivalent.
Experience
* Significant management and leadership experience including experience of working at a senior level.
* Demonstrable experience of leading clinical innovation or leading change within clinical practice.
* Demonstrable experience in workforce planning, managing resources, budgetary and financial management.
* Demonstrable experience in development of Nursing as a professional in their practice.
* Evidence of relevant involvement in meeting the Trust Quality and Patient Safety objectives.
* Evidence of making operational judgements involving highly complex facts/situations.
* Demonstrate the ability to maintain high standards of care and team management over a sustained period.
* Evidence of networking, working effectively across organisational and professional boundaries.
* Research experience.
Knowledge
* Comprehensive knowledge of contemporary issues in Nursing and its implications for the workforce and future health care delivery.
* Knowledge and understanding of governance arrangements and standards in the NHS and the wider health and social care economy.
* Knowledge and understanding of the NHS policy and regulatory frameworks with Health & Social Care system.
* Good awareness of equality and diversity issues affecting a wide range of individuals and groups.
* Knowledge and understanding of computerised financial, management, budgetary management, and workforce information systems.
* Knowledge of clinical audit.
Skills
* Evidence of strong leadership skills - Coaching & values-led leadership style, encouraging engagement and empowerment amongst staff and stakeholders, and in developing high performing teams.
* Excellent interpersonal skills - able to communicate highly complex and sensitive information and demonstrate negotiation, coaching and facilitation skills.
* Problem-solving skills, using a solution-focused approach demonstrating competent persuasive and influencing skills.
* Implement policy and implementation plans to deliver the clinical strategy and plans ensuring successful implementation.
* Project management skills - Experience of using Healthcare improvement models in practice including QI methodology.
* Research information and use audit skills to apply findings to influence practice and develop business cases/plans.
* Analyse detailed data and information, including preparing responses to issues, weighing risks, and forming judgements often within tight timescales.
* Ability to make decisions in a pressured environment.
* Cope with competing priorities and a demanding workload.
* IT literate and able to use standard office software and bespoke systems.
* Professional profile/national presentations.
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.
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