Head of Nursing - Ophthalmology - Surgery Division

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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend.

We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation determined to provide the best health care services for our local population and working in the best interests of the people we serve.

Job overview

Following the implementation of the MSE new operating model we are delighted to advertise the new Head of Nursing post for Ophthalmology part of the Surgical Division in MSE. The post will provide senior nursing leadership across the MSE.

There is no current inpatient ward responsibilities, these services provide outpatient and day surgery treatment of patients in both the emergency and elective patient pathways.

You will manage a team of matrons and lead nurses in these areas and will report to the Associate Director of Nursing, deputising for them in their absence.

As part of the Surgery Division you will be supported by an experienced ADON and Medical Director to support the surgical divisions strategy to improve patient care, pathways and ensure we meet the highest standards of practice with all patient contact.

If you are interested in the post and would like to know more, please get in touch with us.

Main duties of the job

As Head of Nursing, you will act as a professional resource and advisor, providing support and guidance on all matters concerning patient's including the protection of the vulnerable.

Ensuing that professional and practice developments within services meets national, local, and organisational priorities in relation to service modernisation, service delivery, clinical governance and leadership and will ensure that statutory procedures appropriately managed and delivered.

You will be integral to the delivery of safe, effective consistent and high-quality services for patients and their carer's and in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team will be instrumental in promoting clinical excellence and best practice

Working for our organisation

With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see job description for full details of this fantastic opportunity, which will see you driving forward positive change across our Surgical division.

We look forward to receiving your application today.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered AHP, Nurse or Scientific Professional.
• Qualification in management or leadership or equivalent
• Relevant Master's degree or equivalent or portfolio of evidence

Desirable criteria

• Project management qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant experience at senior level in a clinical role which included an element of Quality Governance and Risk Management.
• Effective clinical / operational management at band 8 or equivalent

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working across regions or nationally on clinical governance/quality improvement initiatives.

Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.

Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

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• Head of Nursing - SUR - MSE - B8b (PDF, 680.5KB)
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