Overview
A Head of Nursing vacancy (Fixed Term Contract) has arisen in the Clinical Sciences, Cancer and Diagnostic division. The post will lead the Blood and Cancer directorate, covering two inpatient wards and multiple departments and associated teams. The successful applicant will be a Registered Nurse or ODP with demonstrable experience in Clinical Governance, Risk Management, HR, Clinical Incidents and Complaints, and Budgetary Management.
The Head of Nursing is a key stakeholder in the service line and will work as part of the triumvirate structure. Preference will be given to internal Trust staff as well as Priority and "At Risk" status, including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who can display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification. Requests for less than full‑time/flexible working can be discussed with the recruiting manager before application submission.
If you would like an informal discussion about this post, please contact Emma Burdon via email. For additional support or reasonable adjustments to the application process, contact the recruitment manager for this post.
Responsibilities
* To provide nursing and midwifery leadership supporting the Division triumvirate to ensure delivery of high‑quality services in line with the Trust’s core vision and values.
* To support the fostering of an environment where all colleagues work together effectively to support the delivery of outstanding services for patients.
* To operationalise the delivery of nursing key performance indicators against agreed targets, as measured against five Key Lines of Enquiry (KLOE).
* To work cohesively with the Divisional Director of Nursing and Integrated Professions to develop services within the Division, identifying and agreeing plans for improvement, taking into account research outcomes and the planning of clinical pathways across the health community.
* To lead on the requirements for Infection, Prevention and Control agenda for the Directorate, delivering the agenda through the Matrons in line with the Matrons Charter.
* To represent the Directorate and profession both internal to the organisation and externally as required.
* To present highly complex information both internally and externally to the organisation on matters such as clinical performance and care indicators.
* To lead on the annual nursing and midwifery establishment review for areas of responsibility within the Directorate, including advising on workforce redesign.
* To agree budgeting and resourcing of applicable clinical areas within the Directorate, holding delegated budget holders to account.
* To use professional expertise to advise the senior management team on clinical pathways.
* The postholder will lead on the operational delivery of the nursing strategy within the Directorate, ensuring nursing practice is high quality, focused on the values and behaviours outlined in the 6Cs – care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment – and aligns with organisational values.
* They will adopt a highly visible and accessible approach for patients and staff, empowering and developing staff to undertake a wide range of clinical activities in line with the latest local and national guidance.
* They are accountable for ensuring the appropriate management of nursing teams, clinical leadership, infection prevention and control, and standards of patient care; supporting and holding Matrons and senior staff to account to monitor and act on organisational key performance, Care Quality Commission standards and quality indicators.
* The postholder will act as a positive role model, demonstrating competent, accountable clinical practice and modelling the core values of the Trust, and providing professional leadership, advice and support to Nursing colleagues within the Division and leading on specific projects as required.
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse or ODP qualified.
* Demonstrable experience in Clinical Governance, Risk Management, Human Resources, Clinical Incidents and Complaints, and Budgetary Management.
* Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
Additional Information
The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. All communications will be electronic; please check your e‑mail account regularly.
It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
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