Head Of Nursing (Internal Only)

**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.
** An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional nurse leader to join the Acute and Integrated Community Care Directorate with a specific focus on patient quality, safety and standards of care to deliver a good patient experience.
The Directorate of Acute and Integrated Community Care is made up of 3 service lines Acute, Urgent and Community Care with a varying range of specialties including Emergency & Acute Medicine, Critical Care, Medical Specialties and 5 Care Communities.
You will be a key member of the Directorate working alongside the Deputy Director and Clinical Director.
We are looking for someone who has a proven track record and substantial experience in the care of patients across a range of specialties and significant experience in a senior nurse leadership role.
You should be able to demonstrate dynamic, inspirational and compassionate leadership skills to help us meet the local and national challenges.
We are looking for someone committed to continually striving to achieve excellence in patient focused care.
Interview date: 7th January 2025 Main duties of the jobWorking under the direction of the Deputy Chief Operating Officer and professionally led by the Director of Nursing the post holder will lead on the following key aspects:
Professional and operational leadershipClinical Governance and qualityService DevelopmentYou will embody our values, have a passion for operational delivery, a passion for patient care and have excellent communication skills.
A proven track record of innovation and success in senior operational and clinical management roles is essential, including high levels of engagement with staff and external partners.
You will be accountable for the professional development of nursing staff.
You will provide professional leadership that will enable, influence, negotiate and engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders to improve patient care and nurse leadership.
As a very senior nurse, you will work with the Director of Nursing and Quality to ensure that professional standards are maintained across the Trust and that the organisation fulfils in total, its mandatory responsibilities concerning safety, risk and governance.
If you are a confident, well-organised, strong, and a visible leader with high standards, excellent clinical skills and knowledge with extensive experience of working within an acute trust this is the ideal opportunity for you.
About usIt is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work.
You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us.
Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings.
Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.
We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate.
If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance.
Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job responsibilitiesPlease read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion.
The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person SpecificationQualificationsFirst Level registration with the NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council)First level Degree in Nursing / Health related StudiesMasters in Nursing or health related studies or equivalent level of experience and competenceManagement / Leadership qualification or evidence of equivalent level of experience and competenceKnowledge & SkillsExtensive knowledge of current NHS and national nursing policiesAble to demonstrate the acquisition of additional specialist and in-depth leadership/management knowledge (equivalent to Masters level), through training and experience acquired over time.
This will include financial, HR and activity management as well as the leadership of a range of clinical servicesAbility to produce regular reports for use internally and externally to the trust.Ability to concentrate for long periods for report development and complex information analysisPractical problem-solving abilityAble to make judgments about highly complex and sometimes conflicting facts or situationsEvidence of leading and delivering change through othersAble to hold others to account for agreed targetsCreates and promotes opportunities for others to contribute and to developAble to shape and implement a vision for future service developmentEvidence of effective team working to deliver and improve servicesAbility to critically analyse complex information and evaluate a range of options to identify service improvementsExhibits energy and resilience to drive through resultsAbility to adapt personal style in order to influence others and gain support for ideas.Understanding and appreciation of diversityProven experience of negotiating, influencing and motivating individuals to deliver better outcomes for patientsExperienceSignificant experience of working in a senior nursing role in an acute hospital settingSignificant Nursing management experienceEvidence of professional development in relation to personal development and decision makingRisk management and clinical governance experienceA sound working knowledge of acute service provisionExperience of leading and managing othersExperience of measuring and evaluating outcomes in order to secure improvementExperience of leading the implementation of service improvement including complex change management programmes at a management levelSpecific Job RequirementBe able to participate in the 'On Call Rota'Can act on own initiative.Flexible approach to workAbility to adapt behavior to changing circumstancesEvidence of a flexible and innovative approach to service delivery and developmentRequired to carry a Trust bleep / mobile 'phoneOther Role RequirementsPlease refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further detailsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.

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