The Divisional Chief Nurse role is essential to the division to provide strong visible professional nurse leadership. Promoting excellence in safe clinical care and the implementation of quality priorities and initiatives to improve patient outcomes and experiences.
The post is required to oversee and provide professional and clinical leadership and supervision in particular to the CHC/CC teams that are providing the service on behalf of the BCICB under their statutory duties to assess and arrange appropriate care as per frameworks.
Main duties of the job
Clinical & Professional Leadership
* Provide strong, visible professional leadership within the Division.
* Provide guidance, support and professional leadership to nursing staff within the Division.
* Provide guidance, support and nursing expertise across the Division to support integrated commissioning and the provision of evidence-based care, joint funding pathways and quality and performance functions.
* Ensure the continuous improvement of patient outcomes and experiences, focusing specifically on:
o Ensuring strategies are in place to deliver measurable and sustainable improvement in quality and safety in line with local and national best practice standards.
o Identifying improvements and embedding these in all areas of nursing practice.
o Involvement in the development and building of the professional workforce in line with service needs and the Trust Nursing, Midwifery and AHP Strategy.
o Development, implementation and evaluation of innovative models of care delivery to address health inequalities and using population health data, meet the changing needs of the people who use services.
Quality, Clinical Governance and Risk Management
Lead, manage and monitor the implementation of Trust wide corporate priorities as agreed with the Director of Integration and Chief Nurse.
Develop opportunities for individuals and teams to network and share excellence in practice, learning and professional nursing.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
* Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
SKills and Experience
* Highly developed Registered Nurse clinical skills in relevant clinical area
* Extensive experience at a senior clinical or strategic level in a relevant setting
Experience
* Experience of managing compliance with Care Quality Commission, Ofsted and Safeguarding legislation
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.
Brierley Hill Health & Social Care Centre
£76,965 to £88,682 a yearPro Rata Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
253-1025-7547794-A
Job locations
Brierley Hill Health & Social Care Centre
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