Deputy Director of Nursing

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Full time
As an organisation we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

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.

Working for our organisation 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.

Detailed job description and main 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)

Have 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

Working with staff both within and across various disciplines.

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

Leadership – highly developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams and have them understand the Trust’s and Division’s expectations.

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. Professional, inclusive and credible leadership style

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

Has a 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

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

IMPORTANT:

Please note that if you apply for a position with this Trust, you may be contacted via Trac or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your Trac account and email accounts.

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification.

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name: Helen Bishop Job title: Director of Nursing Email address: helen.bishop@uhbw.nhs.uk

Jamie Cargill Director/Deputy Director of Nursing

Jamie.cargill@uhbw.nhs.uk or 01173426232

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