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Job summary

Main area
Division of Surgery
Grade
Band 8b
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
320-SNR-0156
Employer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Derby Hospital
Town
Derby
Salary
£58,972 - £68,525 pa
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
31/07/2024 23:59
Interview date
14/08/2024

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Deputy Divisional Nurse Director

Band 8b

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services.  The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.

As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.  All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.

Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme

To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.  This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification.  Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.

Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for; 

Job overview

There is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and credible registered practitioner to join our senior clinical leadership team as the Deputy Divisional Nurse Director for Surgery. The position will work daily with the Divisional Nurse Director and be an integral part of the senior management divisional triumvirate to help influence strategic direction and vision. 

Main duties of the job

The role will require a proven record of senior leadership experience, working with the wider multidisciplinary team and other registrants. You will be required to supervise, mentor, and develop departmental leaders, promoting a culture of continuous learning and professional development. Using compassionate and inclusive leadership skills you will be expected to be promote high standards of clinical care.  Governance and risk management is essential to patient safety, therefore you will need a good working knowledge to be able to support and to advise the team using PSIRF principles.

 

Communication skills are essential, along with self awareness and emotional intelligence, to work with a wide range of individuals and be able to connect with a division of over 4000 staff. You will be instrumental in promoting the nursing agenda both divisionally and at Trust level by supporting the Divisional Nurse Director and deputising in their absence. You will be required to deliver nursing objectives that help transform patient pathways and improve patient experience and contribute to the nursing voice. 

 

You will be part of a fast paced, supportive team that puts the patients first. We will offer you support and direction that will help expand your professional portfolio and own personal development in a highly rewarding role within established team.

 

Closing date of applications - 31 July 2024

Interview date - 14 August 2024

Working for our organisation

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

  • Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
  • We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
  • UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As per job description and personal specification

  • Support and deputise when required for the Divisional Nurse Director (DND) in day to 
    day activity, to provide a high level of professional, operational and practice 
    improvement leadership across the Division and wider Trust 
    • Assist the DND in operational accountability for the Divisions nursing workforce as 
    well as setting and delivering strategic direction for the Divisional Nursing Teams. 
    They will support by providing effective visible leadership, contributing towards the 
    achievement of the financial forecast and delivery of contracted activity. This will be in 
    line with local, Trust wide and national policies, procedures, values and behaviours
    • Be a highly experienced and credible senior Registered Nurse, and will support the 
    DND to drive excellent professional standards, leading Practice Improvements to 
    deliver true “Compassion and Dignity” in care
    • Provide professional nursing expertise and help in advising on operational 
    management issues regarding safety, quality and governance for the Business Units, 
    Division and across the Trust
    • Contribute to the corporate nursing resource and assist the DND in holding a portfolio 
    of responsibility to be managed Trust wide reporting to the Executive Chief Nurse

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

 

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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • NMC registered
  • 1st level Degree
  • Significant experience at a senior level
  • Detailed supporting information
Desirable criteria
  • MSc or working towards
  • Post graduate leadership qualification
  • Acute hospital experience
  • Project management experience
  • Complaints management experience
  • PSIRF experience

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStep into healthArmed Forces CovenantNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Hilary Ford
Job title
Divisional Nurse Director
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01332 785425
Additional information

For enquiries about the DDND role please contact Harbinder Dhammi (PA to DND Ford) to arrange an appointment.

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
University Hospital of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
Telephone
01332 788466
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