An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to join the Division of Medicine and Emergency Care at Mid Cheshire Hospital. There will be two posts available.

The portfolio of the first deputy post will consist of Emergency Care, Victoria Infirmary Northwich, Same Day Emergency Care, Acute Medical Unit, Frailty Emergency Assessment Unit and Planned Intervention Unit.

The portfolio of the second deputy post will cover the core wards within the division which includes the specialities, cardiology, gastroenterology, respiratory, care of the Elderly, stroke and diabetes and Endocrinology. This will include providing senior leadership to the specialist nursing teams.

The role will support the Head of Nursing and divisional teams in delivering the clinical service strategy across the division. The successful candidate will be instrumental in transformational change within their areas. They will be responsible for the line management of the matron team and support with the quality agenda ensuring standards are maintained throughout the clinical areas.

A digital Clinical System is due to be introduced along with a complete hospital newbuild. This role will be instrumental in supporting these projects. The Senior Nursing Leadership will support the teams to ensure Quality Improvements are at the forefront to deliver Quality care and enhance patient experience.

Main duties of the job

These include assisting the implementation and delivery of the clinical service strategy across the division including the nursing strategy.

Ensuring the nursing agenda is delivered by providing senior nursing leadership and deputising for the Head of Nursing

Provide line management to the Matrons and Senior Nurses.

Ensuring Quality is at the expected standard.

Ensuring resource is used effectively and relevant systems and processes are in place.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). The Trust provides high quality planned and emergency care, cardiac, critical care,child health,maternity services and intermediate care at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.The Trust provides over 500 beds and employs over 5,100 members of staff. A comprehensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools through our Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership.

We have played, and continue to play, a proactive role in the development of Integrated Care plans across Cheshire & Merseyside and our local Cheshire East and Cheshire West Place-based systems. We believe, and it is the cornerstone of our five-year Trust Strategy, there is the opportunity to progress innovative, responsive and effective care in the best setting for the patient, be it in the hospital or out in the community.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

We welcome all applicants and assess all job applications based on knowledge, skills and experience needed for the post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Support the Head of Nursing with the implementation of the annual Nursing and Midwifery strategy in the division

Being an effective leader of change embedding a culture of continuous quality improvement.

Support the Head of Nursing with overseeing the financial position of ward expenditure and the use of bank/agency staffing against vacancies, sickness and other leave.

Ensure each matron has an effective workforce plan to support service delivery and Quality Standards.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• o First Level registration with the NMC
• o Able to demonstrate the acquisition of additional specialist leadership / management/clinical knowledge through training and experience acquired over time. This specialist knowledge must include a range of functions to include clinical governance, patient and public involvement including complaint resolution, financial, project management, HR and operational management as well as the leadership of a range of clinical services

Skills

Essential

• Able to make judgments about highly complex and sometimes conflicting facts or situations

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Ability to perform a wide range of duties according to the Job Description

Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leighton Hospital

Middlewhich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

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