Deputy Divisional Nurse Director

Job overview

Are you a dedicated nurse ready to take the next step in your career? Do you have the passion for leadership, patient care, and making a positive impact in the NHS?

We are seeking an exceptional Deputy Divisional Lead Nurse to join our dynamic team in Peri Operative & Critical care services to help us deliver outstanding patient care.

• Assist in the management and leadership of the peri operative and critical care services ensuring high standards of care and compliance with healthcare regulations and guidelines.
• Support the Assistant Chief Nurse in the development and implementation of strategic plans and policies.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop departmental leaders, nursing staff, promoting a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to enhance patient care and improve clinical outcomes.
• Ensure efficient resource management and contribute to the financial planning and budgeting process.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and support evidence-based practice.

Working for our organisation

Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.

Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy

Person specification

Qualifications

• Educated to Masters level (or ability to work towards) / equivalent experience with a relevant professional qualification
• Relevant registration (NMC) with relevant senior experience
• Operational / management experience of working within relevant service
• Management Qualification or relevant experience

• Additional management / leadership qualification

Knowledge & Experience

• Management Experience at senior clinical position/Matron level or above
• Experience of staff development/human resource management
• Knowledge of the Safeguarding Framework and experience of working collaboratively with the Named Nurse /Safeguarding team/Domestic Violence lead.
• Evidence of ongoing continuing Professional Development
• Evidence of managing quality initiatives which include patient engagement
• Evidence of embedding Quality Governance and Evidence Based Practice

• Evidence of working in partnership with NHS or non NHS organisations

Skills & Attributes

• Evidence of the ability to motivate and lead staff, including establishing and maintaining relationships
• Oral and written communication e.g. skills to include communicating effectively, report writing and business case development
• Evidence of managing a budget and supporting the delivery of CIP
• Experience of implementing and supporting change e.g. working practices and redesign of services

Personal Attributes

• To be able to communicate confidently and assertively through written / verbal means to wide range of individuals e.g., Board, general public, general practitioners etc. when deputising for the DND in a variety of formal and informal settings
• To have a desire to know how the speciality services are being delivered and what the experience is of patients and service users
• To be able to prioritise the demands of the post through reasoning and rationalisation skills
• To be politically astute
• To be receptive to fresh insights and perspectives from diverse sources
• To be prepared to undertake transformational rather than incremental change
• To be self-aware, have personal integrity and the ability to selfmanage
• To inspire others to be positive in their support of service improvement
• To have a ‘can do’ sense of confidence even in the face of opposition
• Exposure to distressing and emotional circumstances necessitates the ability to react appropriately when required to deliver such messages
• To be able to deal appropriately with staff, patients and the public who may exhibit challenging behaviour
• To adhere to the NMC Code and NHS Code of Conduct for managers
• Can demonstrate alignment to the values of the Trust
• Role model behaviour and inclusive leadership style.
• An energetic motivator of people with a commitment to improving safety
• Personal commitment to an open inclusive leadership style.
• Sets high standards and expectations and willing to support staff to achieve these and take action where standards are compromised.

Other

• Ability to travel for national and regional commitments as well as between various Trust sites
• Ability to work flexible hours and fulfil commitments of on -call role
• Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values;

• Able to demonstrate work/life balance
• Interests and activities indicating teamwork, leadership and stress management