Deputy Associate Director of Nursing for Children and Young People
| Posting date: | 16 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £58,972 - £68,525 Per Annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 June 2024 |
| Location: | Lancaster, LA1 4RP |
| Company: | University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6316347/331-L2430224-A |
Summary
A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust.
Are you a Registered Nurse (Children) with the NMC?
Do you have considerable senior leadership experience?
Are you passionate about Children and Young People?
Are you able to think quickly, assess complex managerial / clinical situations and make decisions?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Associate Director of Nursing position for Children's and Young people, this position is a key member of the senior leadership team within the Women’s and Children’s (WACS) Care Group. Assisting the Associate Director of Nursing and Midwifery, in the implementation of the corporate nursing agenda.
You will work under the professional direction of the Associate Director of Nursing and Midwifery, providing professional guidance, support and leadership to all nursing staff to ensure patient safety, service quality and excellent patient experience is consistently maintained.
Whilst our hospital site, The Royal Lancaster Infirmary has been specified as the base for this post we would welcome applicants who may wish to consider their base at one of our other main hospital sites, Furness General Hospital, Barrow-in-Furness or Westmorland General Hospital, Kendal.
As the successful candidate you will:
Assist/support the Associate Director of Nursing and Midwifery and lead clinicians in delivering all elements of governance for Women’s and Children’s Care Group.
Will work in accordance with the standards set by the Nursing / Nursing Professional Bodies and Trust Nursing Policies and Guidelines.
Provide visible leadership and operational advice and guidance for Nursing, therapies, medical and support disciplines in clinical activities across the Care Group as well as actively engaging with service users and ensuring that any concerns and complaints are dealt with according to Trust Policy.
You will ensure that the service meets the strategic requirements as set out by the Trust and work with Integrated Care Board to ensure delivery of the key performance indicators for the Women’s and Children’s Care Group across the bay.
Lead service redesign
Empower, educate and train staff to care for the Neonates, Babies, Children and Young people and families from an holistic perspective
Be responsible for the operational / budgetary management and development of the Nursing and therapy services across the service including the provision of an effective, responsive service.
Working for your organisation
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
We are working towards becoming a truly inclusive organisation by celebrating inclusion and diversity, and are committed to eliminating discrimination, reducing health inequalities, promoting equal opportunities and respect for all of our colleagues and patients.
We are working hard to enhance the health and wellbeing of our workforce, improving the quality of their working life and valuing their contribution to high quality patient care. Our Flourish at Work is a big part of that.
This post would also be attractive to individuals looking for either full or part-time employment, working for an organisation who actively promotes a healthy work and home life balance.
The successful applicant may be entitled to assistance with removal and other associated expenses for those who may be required to move their home to take up employment with the Trust.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
This advert closes on Thursday 13 Jun 2024
Are you a Registered Nurse (Children) with the NMC?
Do you have considerable senior leadership experience?
Are you passionate about Children and Young People?
Are you able to think quickly, assess complex managerial / clinical situations and make decisions?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Associate Director of Nursing position for Children's and Young people, this position is a key member of the senior leadership team within the Women’s and Children’s (WACS) Care Group. Assisting the Associate Director of Nursing and Midwifery, in the implementation of the corporate nursing agenda.
You will work under the professional direction of the Associate Director of Nursing and Midwifery, providing professional guidance, support and leadership to all nursing staff to ensure patient safety, service quality and excellent patient experience is consistently maintained.
Whilst our hospital site, The Royal Lancaster Infirmary has been specified as the base for this post we would welcome applicants who may wish to consider their base at one of our other main hospital sites, Furness General Hospital, Barrow-in-Furness or Westmorland General Hospital, Kendal.
As the successful candidate you will:
Assist/support the Associate Director of Nursing and Midwifery and lead clinicians in delivering all elements of governance for Women’s and Children’s Care Group.
Will work in accordance with the standards set by the Nursing / Nursing Professional Bodies and Trust Nursing Policies and Guidelines.
Provide visible leadership and operational advice and guidance for Nursing, therapies, medical and support disciplines in clinical activities across the Care Group as well as actively engaging with service users and ensuring that any concerns and complaints are dealt with according to Trust Policy.
You will ensure that the service meets the strategic requirements as set out by the Trust and work with Integrated Care Board to ensure delivery of the key performance indicators for the Women’s and Children’s Care Group across the bay.
Lead service redesign
Empower, educate and train staff to care for the Neonates, Babies, Children and Young people and families from an holistic perspective
Be responsible for the operational / budgetary management and development of the Nursing and therapy services across the service including the provision of an effective, responsive service.
Working for your organisation
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
We are working towards becoming a truly inclusive organisation by celebrating inclusion and diversity, and are committed to eliminating discrimination, reducing health inequalities, promoting equal opportunities and respect for all of our colleagues and patients.
We are working hard to enhance the health and wellbeing of our workforce, improving the quality of their working life and valuing their contribution to high quality patient care. Our Flourish at Work is a big part of that.
This post would also be attractive to individuals looking for either full or part-time employment, working for an organisation who actively promotes a healthy work and home life balance.
The successful applicant may be entitled to assistance with removal and other associated expenses for those who may be required to move their home to take up employment with the Trust.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
This advert closes on Thursday 13 Jun 2024