Job Overview
The advertised nursing jobs play a pivotal role within the Directorate management team, driving the achievement of key performance targets and the implementation of the clinical strategy. This role involves providing senior nursing leadership focused on improving patient experience and safety across the Directorate.
As an experienced senior nurse, the role ensures an environment that is clean and safe for children, young people, and their families, adhering to the highest standards of clinical care and infection control. This includes ensuring optimal care delivery while upholding dignity, respect, and compassion.
The position holds accountability for the Directorate’s nursing/Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) budget and for delivering safe, high-quality nursing services. Responsibilities also include implementing the Trust’s Nursing Strategy at the Directorate level and providing corporate leadership for defined nursing initiatives on behalf of the Chief Nurse. This role encompasses Trust-wide transformation projects and external representation of the Trust.
Main Duties of the Job
The Associate Chief Nurse for Operations and Patient Experience leads the nursing team within the Directorate, offering professional and clinical nursing leadership, advice, and development. Contributions extend to Trust-wide and national projects.
In collaboration with the General Manager and Chief of Service, the role assures the Executive Team and Trust Board that robust governance and performance management systems are in place to deliver child and family-centered care of the highest quality. Additionally, the position involves contributing to a senior nursing team that supports the delivery of exemplary nursing care across the hospital.
The role requires significant senior-level experience in a children’s in-patient environment, alongside strong leadership and staff management skills aligned with Trust values. Excellent communication skills are essential to establish credibility and foster relationships within teams and the broader organization.
Working for the Organization
GOSH is committed to selecting the best candidate for each role based on individual merit and alignment with the job criteria through a fair, open, and unbiased process.
The organization fosters a diverse, inclusive culture where all staff are valued and respected. Applications are welcomed from all candidates, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status, or employment history.
There is a particular emphasis on encouraging applications from BAME communities, individuals with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and members of the LGBT+ community.
Policies and procedures ensure all applicants and employees are treated fairly. GOSH holds accreditations as a Disability Confident Employer and a Stonewall Diversity Champion and actively supports BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions, and Women’s staff networks.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
This role is a key part of the Senior Leadership Team within the Sight and Sound Directorate, a diverse unit encompassing Audiology, Cochlear Implant, Cleft, Craniofacial, Dental, ENT, Maxillofacial, Plastic Surgery, Ophthalmology, and Urology services, among others.
The Associate Chief Nurse leads the nursing team and supports patient experience initiatives across relevant areas, providing professional and clinical leadership while contributing to Trust-wide and national projects. As part of the Directorate Management Team, the role ensures that governance and performance management systems are robust and aligned with organizational goals.
Key responsibilities include delivering visible and effective leadership, acting as a role model, and contributing to a collaborative senior nursing team.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
- Always welcoming
- Always helpful
- Always expert
- Always one team
- Demonstrates understanding of diversity and inclusion challenges in the workplace.
Academic/Professional Qualifications
- Current RSCN / RN Child registration with the NMC.
- Relevant first and master’s degrees.
- Attendance at a clinical leadership program.
Desirable Qualifications
- Post-registration qualification.
- Completion of management training or coaching/mentoring programs.
Experience/Knowledge
- Senior operational experience in a children’s clinical environment.
- Proven ability to manage teams and implement workforce planning.
- Demonstrated success in staff development, succession planning, and managing professional issues.
- Experience in leading clinical innovation and handling complaints and incidents effectively.
Skills/Abilities
- Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
- Demonstrable clinical, operational, and strategic leadership capabilities.
- Ability to build and develop teams and maintain collaborative relationships.
- Capacity to contribute to the Trust’s strategic vision and nursing goals.
Personal Attributes
- Professional influence and strong values-based leadership.
- Demonstrates compassion, honesty, and humility in leadership practice.
Additional Information
- The application process includes literacy, numeracy, ICT, and typing tests for Bands 2-4 administrative roles.
- Applications may close early if sufficient submissions are received, so early submission is encouraged.
- Candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification to be shortlisted.
Applications are welcome from individuals requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK. Further information is available on the UK Visas and Immigration website.
GOSH is an accredited Living Wage Employer.
Deadline for Application
Midnight, 8th December 2024.
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