Deputy Divisional Director of Nursing - Division of MLTC

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work with and lead a dynamic and high-profile team in a 6-month secondment as a Deputy Divisional Director of Nursing within the Medicine and Long-term conditions division here at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust. The post requires someone with the ability to think and act strategically, set direction in a complex environment, and manage relationships with a wide range of senior colleagues within the multi-disciplinary team. You will be required to be able to demonstrate a high level of analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, and a strong understanding of clinical specialty management and patient safety, quality care assurances across several specialties at once. You will need to be able to manage multiple competing priorities at one time whilst also demonstrating compassionate leadership.Main duties of the jobYou will need to be enthusiastic and driven, with the willingness to go the extra mile to achieve what is required for our patients and your services. You will be educated to a master's level or equivalent and have demonstrable and credible experience of senior management roles in the health sector. With excellent communication skills you will need to be able to establish your credibility at all levels internally and externally and be able to quickly build relationships within your own team and the wider organisation. Demonstrating a resilient and flexible can-do attitude and a strong focus on high delivery of quality, safe patient care is essential. The existing Interim Divisional Director of Nursing is looking for a strong compassionate leader who has core nursing values at the heart of how they practice, in order to provide outstanding quality of care. Alongside core nursing values they should bring a modern-day professional feel to being supportive, dynamic and engaging the nursing team on our journey to outstanding using patient pathway to drive excellence in care and by implementing principles and methodology in order for our teams to have a voice, feel valued and invested.About usThe Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The 170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which will commence in 2021 We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and homebased care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes. We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce We would particularly welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background and from people with a disability these groups are currently under-represented at senior level, we value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe Deputy Head of Nursing will support the Divisional Director of Nursing (DDoN) to help leadand manage the nurses and ACPs across all settings within the division. The Deputy Head ofNursing will work under the supervision of the Divisional Director of Nursing and in partnershipwith the Care Group Managers and Clinical Directors and Leads to provide strong and effectiveleadership to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of services to clinical users andpatients.The post holder will have direct line management of the Clinical Matrons and CNSs forDermatology and Endoscopy under their structure. They will provide leadership to theseindividuals ensuring processes are in place to set objectives, monitor performance and agree,review and deliver personal development needs.Person SpecificationQUALIFICATIONSEssential
Registered Nurse with Current NMC Registration. Master's degree in Nursing or evidence of study at this level Management Qualification or equivalent management experience Demonstrates evidence of ongoing continuous professional development
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGEEssential
Demonstrates commitment to an empathetic and caring approach to patients and relatives and ability to motivate staff to demonstrate this to ensure that all patients' dignity & respect are maintained at all times Well-developed analytical and problem solving skills capable of interpreting and evaluating information Able to maximise leadership skills in Clinical Managers, Matrons, Midwives, Nurse Consultants and the wider team so all nursing and multidisciplinary staff are managed effectively through effective standard-setting, monitoring, feedback, appraisal, mentoring, clinical supervision and reflective practice Ability to influence, persuade and motivate others Ability to collaborate constructively with all key stakeholders (internal and external) and to create the conditions for successful partnership working Ability to provide a clear vision for change which is a source of inspiration and motivation for others skilled in all aspects of managing change, including supporting staff Ability to monitor and act to improve and deliver performance and establish high levels of quality and to hold others to account for delivery Highly skilled in identifying opportunities for partnership working, managing on going stakeholder relationships and proving support to others in this area Well-developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams Understand the vision for the future of nursing and be able to demonstrate the opportunities this will provide A strong commitment to openness, honesty and integrity Highly developed communication skills to resolve situations in complex environments High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement and flexibility in approach
TRAINING & EXPERIENCEEssential
Minimum of five years' experience working operationally as a senior clinical nurse A broad and well developed understanding of nursing and midwifery policy Experience of working across other NHS organisations Experience of successfully managing many services including people and budgetary management Demonstrable experience of successful change management Experience of providing clinical advice to and liaising with, managers and staff at all levels Understanding diversity and equality issues and how they impact on services Understanding of NMC Code and requirements of it for the practice & behaviour and its application to the management of staff and self Effective understanding of the multidisciplinary team and how the roles and team can function to maximise quality, efficiency and motivation Evidence of engaging in research activities
Employer detailsEmployer nameWalsall Healthcare NHS TrustAddressWalsall Healthcare NHS Trust Walsall WS2 9PSAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 407-MLTC-6120477
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