About this role
Job summary
Divisional Director of Nursing AHP & Clinical Professions
Registered AHP/Healthcare scientist/Pharmacist with current HCPC or General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) registration
Band 8d
We are looking for a senior clinical professional who is a Registered AHP/Healthcare scientist/Pharmacist with current HCPC or General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) registration who is able to provide the strategic leadership and professional oversight in our clinical divisions. The postholder will shape and deliver divisional strategy, drive transformation and ensure the highest standards of clinical care, workforce development and patient experience.
The postholder will work closely with the Chief of Division and Divisional Director of Operations to shape and deliver divisional strategy but also with the Chief Nurse to to deliver a trust wide corporate/quality objectives and clinical strategy. This is a hybrid role where the successful candidate maintains an operational and leadership role in their main area of work. Details can be discussed on application.
This post includes participation in the Gold on call rota
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide the strategic leadership and professional oversight for the delivery of the clinical care and patient experience
The post holder will align the divisional priorities with the Trust objectives and embed a culture of excellence
The post holder will lead the development of the Nursing/AHP and healthcare scientist agenda and hold a Trust quality priority and central corporate project aligned to their registration
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Pre paid onsite parking is available.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse with current NMC registration or Registered AHP/Healthcare scientist with current HCPC registration Masters level qualification/training relevant to role or equivalent strategic leadership experience and working towards
Experience Essential
Extensive senior leadership experience in acute/community healthcare Proven track record in clinical governance, workforce leadership and strategic transformation Experience in leading divisional or systemwide change programmes Significant senior leader experience of clinical operations and able to demonstrate experience of: Quality/Service improvement and leading service changes Operational leadership People Management Financial management of business planning and management of resources Management of performance Quality assurance and management of risk A good understanding of the changing NHS environment and evidence of strategic working across the system/network
Desirable
Knowledge of integrated care systems and acute and community care pathways Experience working with a triumvirate leadership mode
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Cross site
Kings Drive
Eastbourne
BN21 2UD
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)