Job overview
The purpose of the role is to provide strategic and operational nursing leadership within Intensive Therapy Unit (ITU), Critical Care Outreach Team (CCOT) and Acute Pain services (SWNS Division) to ensure and consistently develop a high-quality efficient nursing service for patients.
The post holder will support the Head of Nursing and Deputy Chief Nurse (DCN) in leading the development of the nursing agenda within the division. The postholder will be one of the named deputies for the Head of Nursing. The postholder will provide professional leadership to nurses within the division and in conjunction with the Head of Nursing will develop the clinical leadership capability of nursing. They will lead on professional nursing education working in conjunction with the DCN and Head of Education to ensure that the divisional development needs are met.
The postholder will take a lead in local projects to promote and develop nursing and will be responsible for leading on the quality of patient care working closely with the Head of Nursing, DCN, Associate Medical Directors and Divisional Operations Directors. They will lead on the management and delivery of specific projects or initiatives as defined by the DCN and/or Divisional Operations Directors. The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of financial, quality, human resource, and productivity targets, development of the annual divisional business plan and cost improvement plan.
Main duties of the job
Professional: To work in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
To provide, professional and operational leadership of the nursing services within the sphere of responsibility.
To develop leadership capability at all levels through role modelling.
Patient Quality, Safety and Improving Patient Experience
To develop a nursing team that continually strives to improve quality.
In conjunction with the Head of Nursing manage and undertake thematic reviews of complaints, incidents, and PALS data.
To lead on patient/family experience including bereavement meetings and complaints mitigation.
Lead and support staff in undertaking After Action Reviews (AAR) and assist in contributing to Patient Safety Incident Investigations (PSII).
Performance Management
Contribute to the development and implementation of the Divisional delivery plan by providing leadership and oversight of
Clinical quality, HR and financial standards
Education, Training and Development
Personal, People Management and Development
To participate in appropriate personal development activities to ensure registration is maintained and clinical practice is up to date.
To line manage and develop the designated Matrons and Ward Managers.
Working for our organisation
Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This includes an “Outstanding" rating for our Urgent and Emergency Services.
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's, originally a workhouse but now the home for many NHS bodies and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ and Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Person specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. •Registered Nurse
2. •Master’s degree or equivalent level of expertise and experience
3. •Management/Leadership qualification
4. •Ongoing professional development
Skills/ Abilities
Essential criteria
5. •Communicate effectively with a wide range of people in a variety of settings
6. •Lead and motivate individuals and teams
7. •Organise and prioritise own workload and that of others
8. •Utilise common IT applications including Datix
Experience
Essential criteria
9. •Substantive experience in a senior nursing management role (8a and above)
10. •Evidence of successfully leading and managing teams/ individuals
11. •Delivery of service improvement initiatives
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
12. •Understanding of the Trust values
General Guidance for Applicants
We are committed to achieving equality and inclusion at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, and we respect and value the diversity and differences of our patients and our people, ensuring everyone is enabled to thrive, feels a sense of belonging, and is able to be their authentic self. We offer a range of flexible working options that enable you to balance your work and personal life, including part-time, compressed hours, remote working and job-shares.
We are committed to equal opportunities, and have been approved as a Disability Confident Employer.
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