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Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust

About

We provide a full range of acute clinical services from Northampton General Hospital and Danetre Hospital in Daventry. We are a designated cancer centre and have recently invested in a number of additional specialist services, including in-patient renal services and interventional cardiology. All elective inpatients and emergency admissions are screened for MRSA. As part of our work to improve clinical outcomes we are taking part in a national patient safety programme and have invested in systems to capture patients views on the service we provide. We understand that sometimes a small change can make a big difference for patients.

Our whole focus is on improving the quality of care given to our patients. We see quality as encompassing the following elements:
Clinically effective services
Safe services
The best possible experience for patients

We also believe in involving others in what we do and celebrating success.

Contact

Address: Cliftonville; Northampton; Northamptonshire; NN1 5BD
Contact Number: 01604 634700

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Ref: 265-7407291 Vacancy ID: 7407291

UHN Deputy Head of Nursing - Family Health

Accepting applications until: 17-Sep-2025 23:59

Vacancy status: Open

Accepting applications until: 17-Sep-2025 23:59

Location

Gwefan: Northampton General Hospital
Cyfeiriad: Cliftonville
Tref: Northampton
Cod post: NN1 5BD
Major / Minor Region: Northamptonshire

Contract type & working pattern

Contract: 12 months (Fixed term)
Oriau: Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Salary

Cyflog: £76,965 - £88,682 per annum
Cyfnod cyflog: Yearly
Gradd: (Band 8C)

Specialty

Prif leoliad: Family Health

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This is an opportunity to be part of a progressive and ambitious healthcare organisation committed to delivering outstanding emergency care. You will work alongside passionate and skilled professionals in a fast-moving and supportive environment, with opportunities for professional development and career progression within a forward-thinking and innovative Trust.

The Deputy Head of Nursing will deputise for the Head of Nursing on an as required basis The Deputy Head of Nursing will support the delivery of safe, clinically and cost effective and compassionate nursing care within the Division and provides assurance evidence to the Head of Nursing regarding compliance against all appropriate professional, organisational and national compliance standards.

The Deputy Head of Nursing will support decision making where practice or service delivery issues cross Matron specialty or when cross specialty leadership is required.

The Deputy Head of Nursing will establish and foster an effective working relationship with the Division Triumvirate to lead improvements in nursing care, service delivery and the achievement of organisational priorities within the Division.

The Deputy Head of Nursing role will support the Head of nursing to lead the development of nursing policy and processes to maximise opportunities through co-design, introduction of new care models and the empowerment of service users and carers.

Act as Trust-wide representative for nursing and as an ambassador of UHN as appropriate.

Utilise all forms of communication including verbal, written, electronic, e-mail, formal and informal meetings and ensure effective communication of local Trust and National information or guidance to all nurses interpreting new information in ways that can be implemented into clinical practice.

Communicate highly complex information to Executives and the Board.

Present all types of information, including highly complex service information, to large groups which will involve high degrees of tact and diplomacy and where barriers to understanding occur.

Maintain and handle highly confidential patient and staff information, record keeping, creating and maintaining effective storage system of staff records

For further information on the role it can be found on the attached JD/PS and candidate pack for the role.

At Northampton General Hospital we provide general acute services and hyper-acute stroke, vascular and renal services to people living in Northamptonshire. As well as this we are an accredited cancer centre and provide cancer services to a wider population of Northamptonshire and parts of Buckinghamshire.

We are proud to be the first hospital in the UK to have obtained Pathway to Excellence® designated accreditation from the American nurses credentialing centre (ANCC).

We celebrate staff achievements and value the importance of working as one big team. That’s why we talk about Team NGH. It’s all about working together to provide the best possible care for our patients and supporting each other to grow and develop our skills. We are driven to helping you to be the best you can be.

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Apply today and join the largest family in Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values:

Compassion
Respect
Integrity
Courageous
Accountable

To apply for this post, scroll down to the bottom of this page and select “apply online now”.

In submitting an application form, you authorise Northampton General Hospital to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record Inter Authority Transfer process should you be appointed to the post.

Due to the high number of applications received we are unable to respond to each application individually. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date you have been unsuccessful in this application.

For further information on nursing, apprenticeships, A&E or any other departments please visit our specific website or pages that are indicated on the right hand side of this advert.

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust recognises that staff of differing backgrounds and life experiences enrich our workforce and bring different skills and knowledge. We therefore encourage and welcome applications for our vacancies from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE VACANCIES PRIOR TO THE ADVERTISED CLOSING DATE WHEN WE ARE IN RECEIPT OF SUFFICIENT APPLICATIONS

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.

Person specification

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Meini prawf hanfodol

Registered Nurse – with current NMC Registration and no restrictions on practise
Master’s degree in Nursing, leadership or management or relevant subject or evidence of practical application of expertise at this leve
Post-graduate qualification within a leadership programme/study or evidence of practical application of expertise at this level
Evidence of continuing personal and professional development relevant to post

Knowledge & Experience

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Experience of senior nursing management or professional leadership in a large and/or complex healthcare setting
Experience of senior professional leadership and operational management across a range of clinical specialities and care settings
Demonstrable experience managing clinical services and of leading improvements in clinical settings, patient care, and experience across multiple specialities
Knowledge and experience of human resources management, communicating highly complex and contentious information to individuals and large groups
Experience of managing budgets and financial resources, including the associated processes such as budget setting and financial planning
Experience of actively leading service improvements across multiple areas
Experience of workforce planning and recruitment and retention strategies – budget and resources
Demonstrable evidence of highly specialist knowledge of the professional leadership and management of nurses
In depth knowledge of the clinical governance agenda including clinical risk and safety
Up to date with current clinical nursing practice including own area of expertise, to enable deliver of direct patient care if/when required, with excellent clinical skills. Maintain clinical competence as a Registered Nurse
Up to date with current NHS policy and strategy

Skills

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Skills Highly developed communication skills with the ability to communicate on highly complex matters and difficult situations
Ability to establish credibility and develop and maintain effective working relationships at Executive and senior management levels
Has strong influencing and negotiating skills
Shares leadership with and is respected by clinical and non-clinical staff · Influencing a wide range of stakeholders
Can engage with and lead a team, and work as part of a team
High level analytical skills and the ability to draw qualitative and quantitative data from a wide range of sources and present in clear concise manner
Demonstrates sound judgement in the absence of clear guidelines or precedent seeking advice as necessary
Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues.
High level professional, people management skills and leadership qualities