Director of Nursing, Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals Health Unit
JOB SUMMARY: Reporting to the hospital unit chief executive officer, with a professional accountability to the group chief nursing officer, the post holder is accountable for contributing to and implementing group strategy. The director of nursing will be a core member of the hospital unit's leadership team and will provide leadership to the associated nursing and midwifery workforce by shaping a culture of continuous improvement. The director of nursing is responsible for the hospital unit's standards of nursing care and midwifery care in partnership with the group director of midwifery to ensure excellent patient care and for the implementation of practice in line with the group's objectives. The director of nursing will work strategically with the hospital unit medical director to enhance patient experience, quality of care and ensure patient safety. In addition the director of nursing will ensure effective systems are in place to monitor and improve clinical, operational and financial performance of nursing and midwifery teams and individuals.
Responsibilities
* Offer world class care to service users, staff, colleagues, clients, and patients.
* Develop an inclusive and progressive culture supporting the CEO and executive team.
* Provide innovative professional leadership and direction to nurses and midwives, ensuring compliance with statutory instruments, NMC, professional standards and local policies.
* Support divisional directors of nursing / midwifery for divisions within the health unit.
* Promote quality, innovation, productivity and prevention in health and health care services.
* Create a culture of openness and transparency where staff can raise concerns and receive feedback.
* Actively promote compassionate inclusive leadership.
Experience
* Significant senior nursing experience in an NHS Acute trust.
* Experience of increasing staff engagement.
* Experience of leading transformational service change.
* Experience of managing complex problems.
* Successful achievement of projects of a significant scale, including close working with clinicians.
Skills and Aptitudes
* Demonstrable track record of successful delivery.
* Strong understanding of, and responsiveness to, the complexities and dynamics of the NHS including the importance of clinical governance.
* Effective partnership working with internal and external stakeholders.
* Ability to influence, negotiate and persuade regarding complex or sensitive issues.
* Motivational skills to lead staff.
* Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
* Determination to achieve high standards and strive to deliver improvements in patient care within the framework of the Trust.
Personal Qualities & Attributes
* Passion, enthusiasm and pride for the profession.
* Ability to commend confidence of medical and other Trust colleagues.
* Ability to plan strategically, tactically and creatively.
* Ability to take an innovative approach.
* Proactive, versatile and problem solving approach.
* Robust and persistent in the pursuit of objectives whilst responding to short term challenges and priorities.
* Able to maintain personal credibility.
* Able to prioritise and work under pressure.
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.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full‑time, Compressed hours
Salary
£125,000 to £140,000 a year inclusive of HCAS
Job Locations
Barnet Hospital and Chase Farm Hospital Health Unit
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