Director of Nursing Job in Hackney, London Uk
Director of Nursing - Stepney, London - Attractive Salary Benefits Package
Client - our client Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals and clinics performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country. Their commitment is to quality and value, providing facilities for advanced surgical procedures together with friendly, professional care.
THE ROLE - Director of Nursing - Reporting to Executive Director - This role will provide positive leadership and effective management, to ensure highly professional and cost efficient nursing services throughout the hospital. You will maintain a well motivated and highly trained nursing team and continue the development of nursing services.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Ensure the implementation of quality nursing care, through regular review of policies and continuing monitoring of clinical practice in line with the Care Standards and BMI Operational Standards.
• Maintain constant control on all aspects of patient care offering advice and support across all areas of patient activity.
• Provide support and advice to Senior staff on hospital procedures and the management of their areas.
• Ensure the provision of effective recruitment programmes to maintain a high calibre of staff throughout the hospital and remain in line with departmental budgets.
• Review regularly manpower planning to ensure that patient occupancy trends are anticipated and staff levels adjusted accordingly working with the nursing standard for labour as agreed with the Regional Director.
• Ensure regular review of practices and levels of service provided by departments to consultant users..
• Ensure the maintenance of accurate patient and staff records, observing legal requirements and Codes of Good Practice.
• Monitor financial information on a weekly and monthly basis from departmental reports, identifying trends and taking remedial or preventative action as necessary.
• In conjunction with the Commercial Finance Manager, to prepare annual departmental budgets and to supervise and train senior nurses in budget planning.
• Liaise closely with Commercial Finance Manager in order to achieve the required financial control and maximise revenue capture.
• Provide the Executive Director with departmental goals and objectives on an annual basis and monitor their achievement throughout the year.
• Participate in the design and implementation of new projects.
• To participate in the marketing and PR role for the hospital through attendance at functions and conferences.
• Act as consultant to staff and provide advice and assistance with problems.
• Attend Regional meetings with the Directors of Nursing
• Act up for the Executive Director as required.
PERSON SPEC - higher weighting more important
• 10 - Proven track record in a senior Nursing role - preferably gained within an acute hospital setting
• 10 - Degree in Nursing - valid UK PIN number. Post graduate/Managerial qualification would also be
• 10 - Excellent generalist Nursing experience - working across a variety of different settings
• 10 - Can demonstrate measurable commercial successes in current/previous roles - occupancy levels and referrals
• 10 - Excellent communication and networking skills - pro-active, responsive, over-deliver - and a role model for team
• 10 - Familiarity of working with budgets/business planning
• 10 - Good leader (vision, values, standards, ethos), manager ( systems, processes, routines) and coach ( delegate, exception manage, support)
• 10 - Professional, presence, impact - with visibly high integrity.
• 10 - Driving licence
• 9 - Marketing skills
• 9 - Committed to continued professional development
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