Executive Director of People Services and Organisational Development

1 month ago


Saint Asaph, United Kingdom Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Full time

Job overview

We are seeking a dynamic, experienced, and visionary Director of Nursing for Mental Health and Learning Disabilities.

Reporting to the Director of MHLD, this is a pivotal role, responsible for leading and delivering outstanding nursing services across our mental health and learning disabilities sectors.

The MH&LD Nurse Director will provide and take responsibility for Nursing and leadership, building, motivating and developing a team of nurses, to drive forward service transformation across MH&LD services.

The

Qualifications and Experience:

Registered Mental Health Nurse or Learning Disability Nurse with current NMC registration

Extensive and varied experiencebased on working in a strategic nursing role with a track record of achievement Experience of working at Board level Strong strategic, operational, and financial management skills. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing abilities. Demonstrable commitment to patient-centered care and staff development Main duties of the job

The MH&LD Nurse Director will provide and take responsibility for Nursing and leadership, building, motivating and developing a team of nurses, to drive forward service transformation across MH&LD services. As a member of the MH&LD Senior Leadership and Management Team, the MH&LD Nurse Director will hold responsibility jointly with other members of the MH&LD team for the strategic direction, and operational delivery of services.

The MH&LD Nurse Director is professionally accountable for the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care for services within the sphere of responsibility. This includes collaborating with colleagues to continuously promote multidisciplinary working and review the workforce plan for the future. 

Key responsibilities will be to challenge, support, manage and develop the delivery of care systems relating to a single hospital and community model, with services delivered on multiple sites, through ensuring high levels of nursing and staff engagement that are outcomes focused, developing and implementing robust systems for performance and financial management with patient safety and quality governance at the heart of everything that we do.

Working for our organisation

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is the largest health organisation in Wales, providing a comprehensive range of primary, community, mental health, and acute hospital services for a population of around , people across North Wales. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities through high-quality, compassionate care.

The Health Board is an integrated health system which strives to provide excellent compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public and other statutory and third sector organisations. BCUHB has a developed relationship with the universities in North Wales. This includes the University of Bangor which will be launching its first medicine programme in September and operates in a research-rich learning culture.

Having experienced a challenging few years the Health Board is now on a new footing, and we seek a dynamic Nurse Director to help continue this improvement throughout our MH&LD services.

We are determined to use the escalated status of Special Measures as an opportunity. We know we will need all the skills of great leaders and colleagues to take us forward to achieve and sustain success and joining this endeavour will require creativity, hard work, pragmatism and resilience. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our MH&LD Services, working collaboratively to drive positive cultural change and ultimately improving services for the people of North Wales.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.

If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply.

Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Registered Mental Health Nurse or Learning Disability Nurse with current NMC registration Masters level qualification in management/leadership or equivalent knowledge and extensive experience to Masters level in a senior leadership role within the area of speciality Evidence of Continuous Professional development In depth professional specialist knowledge and experience of managing a number of disciplines acquired through training and experience over a significant period Desirable criteria PhD Professional publications; Personal acknowledgement at national level (publication/ representation) PRINCE or other Project / Programme management qualification Leadership course / qualification Experience Essential criteria In depth professional knowledge of nursing performance and staff management acquired through training and experience over extended period Extensive and varied experience based on working in a strategic nursing role with a track record of achievement Significant senior operational nursing management experience across a range of healthcare setting Extensive senior managerial and proven experience of budgetary and staff management across several services Experience of working at, or just below, Board level Considerable experience and highly developed clinical skills which are used in the day to day management of a MH&LD Service Evidence of managing resources in a complex environment Ability to think, plan and deliver strategically Complaints management and experience of the litigation process Extensive experience of effective partnership / multi agency / cross agency working in support of local and national strategy Extensive experience of effective partnership / multi agency / cross agency working in support of local and national strategy Extensive experience of effective partnership / multi agency / cross agency working in support of local and national strategy Extensive experience of effective partnership / multi agency / cross agency working in support of local and national strategy Extensive experience of effective patient / public /customer involvement Extensive experience of implementing quality systems and benchmarking Extensive experience of policy development and implementation across a range of services Has significant experience and knowledge at a senior management level in a complex service organisation Demonstrable experience of collaborative or facilitative approaches to effective partnership working with other public, private and voluntary sector organisations at a senior level Desirable criteria Experience of facilities management within a complex environment. Skills Essential criteria Significant Clinical Skills with the competency to use evidenced based practice in terms of managing safe clinical services Advanced decision making skills Ability to undertake research to ensure evidence based service development Ability to analyse complex clinical issues/problems, identify necessary action and make recommendations and follow these through Proven ability to work across organisational boundaries, develop networks and alliances, project a vision and obtain ownership and commitment from stakeholders Ability to use motivational, negotiating and reassurance skills to overcome any barriers to understanding. Ability to demonstrate vision and direction Highly developed verbal communication skills Able to demonstrate effective engagement and provision of information of a highly technical, highly complex, highly sensitive nature in an understandable format to all stakeholders Can demonstrate emotional leadership skills in complex situations and apply these appropriately Highly developed written communications skills Good organisational skills Highly developed keyboard and computer skills, with working knowledge of databases, spreadsheets and presentation packages Knowledge Essential criteria Demonstrates a broad understanding of the key determinants of health and healthcare Expert knowledge of the current nursing and health agenda, NHS policy and other key policy drivers Demonstrates an in depth knowledge of infection prevention, nutrition, spiritual care and all aspects of facilities management Knowledge of Standards for Healthcare Services as they relate to Nursing, Patient Services and infection Prevention and Control Up to date knowledge of nursing management theory Clear understanding of the concept and working arrangements of diverse clinical areas Demonstrate a working knowledge of clinical pathways Detailed knowledge of all aspects of research methodology and can demonstrate how research has influenced their practice

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a or , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable



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