Job overview
*This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the ‘ECT Family’ this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.*
This is an exciting opportunity to join a directorate and Trust that is developing in many ways. There has been investment in the estate and workforce creating opportunity for progression and staff development. The directorate structure has evolved greatly over recent times to support the development of services.
We are an organisation that prides themselves on creating an environment that adheres the Trust values, ensuring the culture reflects through staff and the excellent care patients receive.
We are looking for:
Focus on the provision of high-quality care, visibility, professional leadership with a clear remit of setting/maintaining standards of clinical excellence, improving outcomes and experiences for patients. An individual who shows great desire for innovation
Strong clinical knowledge base and expertise in the nursing care of specialty medical patients
Great people and leadership skills and who wants to learn and develop within a challenging and exciting role
Excellent communication and influencing skills to develop and maintain effective relationships and networks, and be able to initiate and support change with the tenacity and passion required to drive new ways of working
Main duties of the job
Hours per week: 37.5
Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.
The successful candidate for this secondment opportunity will be self-driven to lead on the development of patient care and new innovations, across cardiology, respiratory and gastroenterology specialties.
Responsible for delivering the requirements of the key roles outlined in the Matron’s Handbook (NHS, 2021) and associated Matron Competencies.
Responsible for senior professional leadership to the nursing workforce within the directorate, ensuring efficient and effective use of resources.
To deliver professional and operational priorities and quality improvement programmes supporting the operational management of the Directorate.
Responsible for visible, accessible and strong clinical leadership, patient experience and the delivery of safe, timely, high quality care across the identified clinical areas. Leading on the delivery of National key performance indicators.
Promote/adhere to professional standards of care and promote a professional image of nursing that inspires confidence in the team, service users, family members and carers and the healthcare community as a whole. Additionally creating an environment that supports staff well-being
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
