Job overview

A  Head of Nursing vacancy (Fixed Term Contract) has arisen in the Clinical Sciences, Cancer and  Diagnostic division. The post will lead the Blood and Cancer directorate. This covers 2 inpatient wards and multiple Departments & associated teams. We are looking for a strong leadership style and applicants require demonstrable experience in Clinical Governance, Risk Management, HR, Clinical Incidents and Complaints and Budgetary Management.  You also must be a Registered Nurse or ODP and have the relevant clinical knowledge and skills.  The Head of Nursing is a key stakeholder in the service line  and you will be expected to work as part of the triumverate structure.  

If you would like an informal discussion about this posts then please contact Emma Burdon via email: [email protected]

Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will lead on the operational delivery of the nursing strategy within the Directorate ensuring nursing practice is high quality and is focused on the values and behaviours outlined in the 6Cs; care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment and aligns with the organisational values. 

They will be expected to adopt a highly visible and accessible approach for patients and staff, empowering and developing staff to undertake a wide range of clinical activities to ensure that the care provided is in line with latest local and national guidance.

They are accountable for ensuring the appropriate management of nursing teams, clinical leadership, infection prevention and control and standards of patient care; the post holder will, in turn, both support and hold Matrons and senior staff to account ensuring that organisational key performance, Care Quality Commission standards and quality indicators are monitored and results are addressed and actioned.

The postholder will be expected to act as a positive role model ensuring effective professional leadership, demonstrating competent, accountable clinical practice and modelling of the core values of the Trust, providing professional leadership, advice and support to Nursing colleagues within the Division leading on specific projects as required 

Working for our organisation

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.