Deputy Chief Nursing Officer

Employer
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Preston Hospital
Town
Preston
Salary
£99,891 - £114,949 Per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
12/05/2024 23:59
Interview date
20/05/#####
Deputy Chief Nursing OfficerBand 9Job overview Lead with Vision, Transform with PassionAre you ready to take your nursing career to the next level? If so seize this opportunity and join us at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals! Become a vital part of our team committed to delivering exceptional healthcare to our community. Apply now and make a difference!"About You: If you're an exceptional leader with a bold vision and a passion for transforming clinical services, we want to hear from you. We're seeking someone with a proven track record of delivery in senior healthcare positions, someone who thrives in demanding operational environments and leads clinically with confidence.Your Role: As our Deputy Chief Nursing Officer, you'll be at the forefront of driving change and innovation in nursing practice. Your expert knowledge of safeguarding, infection prevention and control, improvement methodology, safe staffing, and patient safety will be invaluable as you lead our nursing team to new heights.Why Choose Us:Join a vibrant and supportive team committed to excellence in patient care.Make a real impact by shaping the future of nursing practice and clinical services.Access to ongoing professional development and opportunities for growth.Work in a stimulating environment where your skills and expertise are valued and respected.Main duties of the jobGet ready to step into a dynamic role where you'll team up with our Chief Nursing Officer to drive consistency, innovation, and high standards of care across Lancashire Teaching Hospitals. With a strong focus on patient safety, you'll dive into a world of professional excellence and operational leadership.As a key player in our team, you'll offer expert advice to a diverse range of staff, develop strategic initiatives, implement policies, and track outcomes. Your efforts will guarantee that the quality and safety of care at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals consistently meet and exceed industry standards.Working for our organisationWelcome to Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, where we're dedicated to delivering exceptional care to our local community and beyond. With specialist and district general hospital services catering to a population of 350,000 and 1.8 million in Lancashire and South Cumbria, we're committed to putting patients at the heart of everything we do.Our Vision: At Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, patient care is paramount. We believe that by fostering a positive working environment where staff feel valued, supported, and empowered, we can achieve the best outcomes for both patients and our dedicated team members.Your Role Matters: Every member of our team plays a vital role in delivering excellent care with compassion. We take immense pride in our hospitals and the quality of care we provide. Joining Lancashire Teaching Hospitals means becoming part of a community where your contributions truly make a difference.Opportunities Await: In return for your dedication, we're committed to supporting your personal and professional development. You'll collaborate with a diverse multiprofessional team in a positive environment filled with exciting transformational projects. Here, you'll have the chance to stretch and test your leadership skills while making a meaningful impact on patient care.Join Our Team: Together, we'll continue to push boundaries, drive innovation, and provide outstanding care to those who need it most.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesIn the absence of the Chief Nursing Officer, you'll take the reins, covering both professional and executive director responsibilities. You'll oversee the operational, human, and physical resource management of our Corporate Nursing, Midwifery, and AHP Nursing portfolio, ensuring everything runs smoothly.Partnering with a fellow Deputy Chief Nursing Officer, you'll share the Chief Nursing Officer's portfolio, collaborating closely to deliver top-notch performance and results. Flexibility and adaptability are key as you navigate the ever-changing needs of our team and organization.Working hand in hand with the Chief AHP and Divisional Midwifery and Nursing Directors, you'll ensure a cohesive approach to the portfolio across the organization. Plus, you'll take the lead on strategic corporate projects, managing associated budgets and undertaking Person In Position Of Trust duties.Are you ready to make a lasting impact and lead with passion?Person specificationQualifications & EducationRegistered NurseEducated to Master’s degree level or equivalent experienceEvidence of continuous professional developmentKnowledge & ExperienceSignificant NHS experience with post registration experience, with significant experience at a senior levelExperience of managing large scale projects and change managementExperience of analysing, developing and implementing local or national policy at organisational levelExperience of preparing reports, analysing highly complex data for Boards, Committees and working groupsProven track record of delivering against set objectives and achieving key organisational targets, under tight timescaleExperience of working with service usersExperience of developing new teams and services and subsequent systems, processes and reporting structuresDetailed knowledge of the changing nature of non-medical professionsDetailed knowledge of the educational framework for nursing both undergraduate and postgraduateUnderstands the commissioning and funding of educationExperience of General ManagementThanks for taking the time to view this advert; we’re looking forward to receiving your application. You should be aware that the vacancy may close earlier than the published date if sufficient applications are received so it would be best to apply as soon as you can. We’ll contact you by e-mail to update you on the progress of your application so please check the e-mail account that you applied from (including spam/junk) regularly.We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, neurodiversity or veteran status are encouraged to apply for this post. Our Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available Here To support you in your application process we’ve created a What we can offer you
guide that shows what you can expect when you join our hospitals. The guide includes links to our strategic aims and objectives as well as our values, development support and rewards and benefits. To help you get the best from your application we’ve also put together two guides to help you make your application the best it can be. Just click here
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to go through them, or have themopen as you complete your application.We recognise that the recruitment process may present barriers for some and you may need personal adjustments to enable you to participate in our recruitment process. Please make contact with the recruitment team at the earliest opportunity to ensure that measures can be put in place to enable your application for this post. We are reminded everyday of how important life is, so as part of our Working Smarter pledge we offer a variety of flexible working options and wellbeing support to enable our people to find and maintain the right work-life balance.If you are applying for a secondment role please ensure you have agreement from your current line manager prior to attending an interview. Also please ensure you have read the LTHTR Secondment Policy. A copy of this can be found on the intranet or by contacting ##### Please note a young person must be in part-time education or training until they’re 18. therefore if you are under 18 we are unable to employ you on a full time basis, unless it is in an apprenticeship role.If the role you’ve applied for requires a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check we will administer this on your behalf and the cost will be recovered from your salary, either as a one-off payment, or over 3 months. The level of check required depends on the role that you have been offered. Currently the charges are - Basic DBS check £22, Standard DBS check £22 and Enhanced DBS check £42. You should be aware that if you are successful in obtaining a position that requires a DBS check but later withdraw your application, you may be required to reimburse the cost of the DBS check. DBS checks remain free of charge for volunteer positions. The DBS Code of Practice can be accessed here .In line with guidance from United Kingdom Health Security Agency, all staff and volunteers are required to comply with Trust Infection Prevention and Control processes in relation to safe working. This includes mask wearing and adherence to social distancing at all Trust sites.NO UNSOLICITED ADVERTISING COMPANY APPROACHESWe look forward to hearing from you soon!Employer certification / accreditation badgesYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act#####4 (Exceptions) Orde#####75 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Ord#####020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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