Deputy Director of Nursing

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Full time
Location: Bristol
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Job offered by: NHS
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University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

We are looking for a highly motivated, compassionate senior nurse to join the Division of Specialised Services as Deputy Director of Nursing. The division manages the Bristol Heart Institute, Bristol Oncology and Haematology Hospital along with patients accessing those specialist services in Weston Hospital and the Clinical Genetics service. Main Duties of the Job

We are looking for an exceptional leader, with proven operational skills who possesses vision, energy, ambition and is committed to supporting teams to provide the very highest standards of care. A keen interest in the divisional specialisms, particularly cancer services, is required. The role is very exciting with education, research, and clinical practice included in the portfolio along with operational and strategic leadership. Working in a fantastic team, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their skills, knowledge and experience in all these areas to support and develop services. About Us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall, and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Job Responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

NMC Registration (RN) Significant clinical and operational experience and evidence of commitment to continuing managerial development Educated to Master's Degree in a related subject (e.g. clinical or management) or hold an equivalent level professional qualification or be working towards Knowledge and Experience

Extensive leadership and clinical operational management experience in a medium/large acute healthcare provider setting Significant senior clinical management experience within a complex service provider organisation Substantial clinical management experience and achievement at operational level Understanding of current NHS National Policies Experience of directly line managing and providing strategic leadership to specialist staff/multidisciplinary service teams Demonstrable understanding of quality and risk management issues and standards Experience of managing/supporting major change projects and of delivering clinical services operationally during periods of change Proven track record of leading innovation and clinical service improvements Extensive knowledge of risk management systems and processes to address and mitigate clinical/operational risks Skills and Abilities

Highly developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams Able to build rapport and clinical credibility with senior clinical and managerial teams Able to prioritise work in the face of competing demands by analysing and resolving complex issues Strong sense of personal and team accountability coupled with a clear understanding of the boundaries around delegated authority Demonstrable ability to use resources effectively and efficiently, and to maximise the skill set and experience of others Skills in deploying a creative, evidence-based approach to provide and set direction Demonstrable ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups, and to act as a positive role model Able to collaborate constructively with internal and external partners to create conditions for successful partnership working Ability to resolve conflict with teams and with users/stakeholders Demonstrable evidence of problem solving, strategic leadership and decision-making skills Highly developed understanding of the changing NHS environment and its impact on service provision and staff Evidence of highly developed influencing, communication and negotiating skills 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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