Band 8c Head of Nursing - Royal Free Hospital | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 09 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £78,163 - £88,884 per annum inclusive of HCAS |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 09 May 2024 |
| Location: | London, NW3 2QG |
| Company: | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6179983/391-RFL-6179983 |
Summary
Following the reorganisation of the Royal Free Hospital business unit divisional structure four new and exciting head of nursing roles are available for internal staff to aply for.
Working as part of the divisional triumvirate alongside the divisional clinical director and senior operations manager for two divisions this role will lead nursing strategy and the delivery of high quality patient care.
This role covers:
Acute medicine, ED and elderly care AND Medical specialties divisions
To work as part of the divisional leadership triumvarate team alongside the divisional clinical director and senior operations managers in two divisions.
The Head of Nursing will provide effective, visible clinical and professional leadership for nursing staff in the two divisions for which they are responsible. The post-holder will be responsible for leading nursing teams of cross-site/locality services and will therefore be expected to be work across sites.
To ensure the delivery of the trust’s health and care strategy for high quality patient centered care in accordance with world class care values, excellence in education and world class research.
To ensure the delivery to the quality, safety, operational and financial objectives of the two divsions
To be responsible for assuring professional standards and practice in all aspects of nursing and midwifery practice are achieved within the two divisions, including adhering to statutory regulations to deliver excellent patient care.
To line manage Senior Matron, Matron, Lead and Specialist nurses in the division.
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivaled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
1.1. To monitor standards of nursing practice by working regularly in the clinical areas alongside staff providing patient care, ensuring care is provided to a high standard, responding effectively to any failing and monitoring corrective action with ward sister and matrons.
1.2. To develop, and where necessary, secure appropriate approval for the implementation of policies, strategies and plans in order to ensure that the divisions contributes to the Trust strategy.
1.3. To function as an effective role model, demonstrating the application of breadth and depth of nursing knowledge and skills and delivering best practice nursing. Work closely with the deputy directors of nursing and director of nursing to:
1.4. Develop a culture within the division in which all members of staff are delivering high quality, patient-centred clinical services in line with Trust Objectives and world class values.
1.5. Ensure the development and divisional acceptance of, challenging realistic objectives, and through leadership, motivation and performance management, achieve the required results.
For further details, please see attached JD & PS
This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Apr 2024