Job summary
East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT) is seeking an exceptional Chief Nurse who has the energy and passion to make a sustainable and lasting difference to our populations and those we care for.
The Chief Nurse is an exciting and challenging role at the heart of our organisation and integral to the Trust's vision. As a member of the Trust Board and executive team, you will share accountability for the overall delivery of performance and financial sustainability, and will role model our values, supporting positive and mutually respectful relationships at all levels in the organisation, acting with kindness and championing inclusion at all times.
Main duties of the job
Providing influential and visible clinical leadership, you will inspire our clinical and nursing workforce as well as Trust partners to build on our reputation of delivering the highest quality mental health and community care in a complex and increasingly integrated health economy. We are committed to our people plan, so you will help us to retain, develop, support and attract staff with a key focus on improving staff's health, safety and wellbeing.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role requires an individual with a passionate and forward-thinking approach to clinical leadership, quality and improvement. Our ideal Chief Nurse will have either a mental health or community health nursing background, will need to demonstrate clinical excellence and innovation in healthcare, and possess the ability and charisma to engage staff and stakeholders on a national stage.
We warmly welcome applications from members of our vibrant and diverse communities who bring an understanding of some of the challenges faced by our local populations, and who are committed to developing a truly inclusive culture. This is an exciting time to be part of our journey.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Possession of degree or equivalent experience
- A relevant Master's degree or equivalent experience
- Relevant professional nursing qualification
- Current registration with the NMC on a relevant part of the register
- Evidence of recent management and leadership development
- Evidence of continuous professional and personal development
EXPERIENCE AND ACHIEVEMENTS SPECIFIC TO THE ROLE
Essential
- Previous Director of Nursing level or above within a combined care setting
- A successful track record in developing nurse recruitment and retention
- Demonstrable track record of achievement in the quality and patient safety arena and patient experience
- Experience of effective partnership working with internal and external stakeholders
- Experience of working with patients and the public to enhance and develop patient pathways
- Clear and in-depth understanding of national NHS strategy and policy and ability to translate this into a working and operational outcome for the nursing workforce
- Detailed understanding of whole systems working, integrated care and social care
- Detailed knowledge of CQC regulatory framework
- Familiarity with current political, legal and business developments that impact upon nursing in the NHS
LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT STYLE
Essential
- Open, supportive and compassionate leadership style
- Team builder, able to delegate
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to make and retain relationships
- Strong influencing skills with the ability to shape development across the health and social care system
KNOWLEDGE SPECIFIC TO ROLE
Essential
- High level report writing skills (e.g. for complaints, strategy documents, incident reports and Board papers)
- To build on the Trust's success in terms of employee engagement by leading on changes to improve culture and staff morale
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.
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 .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trust Headquarters
9 Alie Street
London
E1 8DE