Head of Clinical Workforce (Band 8b) - Nursing - Medway NHS Foundation Trust

We are recruiting for a Head of Clinical Workforcewho shares our ambition and vision to deliver theBest of Care by the Best Peopleand has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.The Head of Clinical Workforce will be responsible for the day to day leadership of the Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional (AHP) Workforce teamThe Head of Clinical Workforce will be accountable to the Deputy Chief Nurse and will assist in the development of new roles, recruitment and retention pathways that enable ‘best class recruitment’ onboarding and induction for both unregistered and registered Nurses, Midwiferyand AHPMain duties of the jobThe Head of Clinical Workforce will support the Deputy Chief Nurse in the development and implementation of workforce action plans and ensure learning is shared across the organisationTo work with the senior Nursing leadership team/HR and Organisational Development colleagues to develop and implement the Nursing, Midwifery and AHP Workforce Framework.To support the Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Healthcare Professionals(AHPs) Standard Framework by ensuring Nursing, Midwifery and AHP staff with the right skills, in the right place at the right timeOur values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today.Working for our organisationHere at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision of Better, Best, Brilliant is achieved. Our culture and values are what drives the Trust and is the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious environment.Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement which will not mean sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us.All of our substantive & fixed term employees can enjoy a range of staff benefits, a gym, an active health and wellbeing programme, an on-site nursery and a cycle to work scheme.We are taking positive action to ensure that we can attract, recruit and retain the best talent and would welcome more applicants from under – represented groups to support the Trusts commitment to a diverse, inclusive and an employer of choice workforce.All staff at Medway comply the Trust’s and the Kent and Medway Safeguarding Board’s policies on safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesWork independently to duties assigned by the Chief Nursing Officer and Deputy Chief Nurse workforce agenda.Lead on work streams required to support the implementation of agreed recruitment and retention plan.Provide an objective and inadept analysis of the current and future Workforce developments and influence the nursing, midwifery and AHP workforce planning.Produce written documentations that includes status reports and Trust Board reports which require explanations of technical and complex issues. Ensuring the communication is appropriate to the target audience.Make recommendations on report findings/updates to all levels of the Trust and to external strategic partners as required.Prepare, co-ordinate and compose nursing workforce reports for internal / external submission, monitoring including those required for regulatory compliance, retention assessment and contractual purposes.Attend as required internal and external workforce related meetings and lead on actions required by Corporate Nursing as assigned.Work collaboratively with key stakeholders across internal and external organisational boundaries to provide support and advice on nursing workforce activities, and challenges and transformation.Engage with key stakeholders, including strategic and national policy makers to inform the development of nursing, midwifery and AHP workforce strategy.To contribute to the development of the Trusts Nursing, Midwifery and AHP Workforce Framework.In partnership with senior Nursing leaders implement the Trust-wide Nursing, Midwifery and AHP Workforce Framework.To contribute to the development and application of safe systems, control processes and risk management arrangements that ensure full compliance with internal and external governance and best practice requirementsTo participate in investigations of complaints and untoward incidents as required.Person specificationQualificationsRegistered Nurse, Midwife and/or AHPFirst Level degree or equivalent experienceMasters degree or working towards and able to demonstrate equivalent experience related to Health, Leadership and managementKnowledgeAbility to work independently, collaboratively and strategicallyDemonstrate an understanding of nurse productivity recommendations and any other directives related to Nursing and Midwifery EducationAbility to manage complexity and unpredictability and to make clear decisive decisions when requiredExperienceExperience of leading and implementing changeHighly developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to lead, motivate, enthuse and involve individuals and teamsProven ability to analyse complex problems and to develop and successfully implement practical and workable solutions to address them• Experience of embedding robust clinical and corporate systems at local levelSkillsDemonstrates leadership and management skillsBroad understanding of Workforce related issuesCommitted to the positive leadership and development of Nursing and Midwifery professionals
We are committed to Equality of Opportunity for everyone and will guarantee an interview to any disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.
Medway Maritime Hospital is a smoke free site. Smoking is completely prohibited in all Trust buildings, grounds and car parks for patients, visitors, staff and contractors. This will ensure that the hospital is a better place to work and a better place for our patients to be treatedEmployer certification / accreditation badgesYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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