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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- Acute Services
Post: Chief Nurse – Hospital Paediatrics and Neonatology
Salary: Agenda for Change Band 8D: £88,385 - £92,424 per annum
Tenure: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours
Location: Royal Hospital for Children
Relocation Package where appropriate
Our transformation journey over the past number of years has been hugely progressive and you will be joining at a time as we set on our next phase of improvement ambitions in our Moving Forward Together strategy, as well as leading our teams through COVID-19 recovery. We have been tested over the last year and we have risen to the challenge of supporting our people, be that colleagues, patients, or carers; all of our people are leaders and many of our proudest moments have come from achievements in our teams.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is an organisation which is renowned for modern high-quality patient care and progressive medicine. It is therefore vital that we continue to attract and nurture the most talented and public service focused people, both locally and from around the world.
An exciting post as Chief Nurse has arisen within the Women & Children’s Directorate, Acute Services Division of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
NHS Glasgow Greater Glasgow and Clyde is the largest health organisation in Scotland providing acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of 1.2 million in 6 local authority areas.
The Women & Children’s Directorate provides a range of services across Greater Glasgow & Clyde and the West of Scotland. It also hosts a range of National Services a number of which are provided from the Royal Hospital for Children.
We are now seeking an exceptional and inspirational Chief Nurse to join our team.
The successful applicant would be based at Scotland’s state of the art Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow.
As a member of the Women & Children’s Directorate Senior Management Team, the post holder will play an active role in contributing to the strategic direction of the Directorate, supporting the Director to manage the delivery of a range of high quality, economic, safe, efficient and patient-centered services in compliance with national and local targets.
The principle objective of the post is to lead the nursing workforce and inspire, direct and promote systemic improvements in Clinical Care and Healthcare Quality across paediatric and neonatal services and foster a culture which values continuing professional development and strives for excellence in all aspects of the delivery of patient safety and care.
We have over 2,200 (1,972wte) nurses working in our teams across a diverse range of services and multiple sites.
Services are evolving in response to changing needs and in light of COVID-19 requiring new and changing service models and we are seeking someone who can lead the nursing profession through these changes and work closely with our clinical and non-clinical colleagues to deliver strategic change, service transformation and continuous quality improvement.
A registered nurse with a first degree (paediatric branch desirable) and post graduate Master’s degree, you will have significant senior management experience in the NHS or another complex multi-disciplinary public or private sector organisation.
Strong influencing and leadership qualities and a significant and demonstrable track record of success in the delivery of organisational change and partnership working are also key requirements of the role.
If you are inspired by the challenges this opportunity presents and believe you have the relevant skills, experience and qualities we are seeking then we look forward to receiving your application which will be given careful consideration.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have. Applications are welcome from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates.
If you would like to find out more about this role before applying, please contact Jamie Redfern, Director, Women & Children’s Services, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde on 07818 423402 or email: jamie.redfern@ggc.scot.nhs.uk for a confidential discussion or
Morag Gardner, Deputy Nurse Director (Acute Division) on 07980914819 email: morag.gardner@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
For a Candidate Information Pack and further application information, please visit https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk and follow the link to Greater Glasgow & Clyde, look under Senior Manager Level – Job Reference No: 127777
Closing date for returning applications: 12 noon, Friday, 2nd December 2022
Interview are expected to take place mid/late January 2023
The recruitment process will include a pre interview assessment stage and a formal panel interview. Please note to comply with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s social distancing practices we may carry out all stages of the recruitment process including interviews virtually via Microsoft Teams.
Find out more about NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde at www.nhsggc.org.uk
Additional Information
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is the largest health organisation in Scotland providing acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services. With a total budget of £3.2 billion and a workforce of around 39,000 staff it serves an immediate population of 1.15 million plus provides specialist regional services to more than half of Scotland’s population. The geographical area covered is diverse; encompassing 6 local authority areas within the West of Scotland.
With around 21,000 staff and a budget of c£1.3b our Acute Services are delivered currently from three Sectors covering North and East Glasgow, South and West Glasgow and Clyde (Renfrewshire, Inverclyde and West Dunbartonshire). In addition there are three Directorates with cross site responsibilities covering Women and Children's Services, Regional Services and Diagnostics and Imaging. Inpatient and outpatient Acute and Medicine for the Elderly services are delivered across 9 Acute sites which include Acute teaching hospitals.
EU Settlement Scheme - EU, EEA or Swiss nationals are strongly encouraged to join the EU Settlement Scheme prior to 30th June 2021. As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to produce proof of your EU Settlement status from 1st July 2021 to demonstrate your Right to Work in the United Kingdom. Further information: https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families.
As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to produce proof of your EU Settlement status from 1st July 2021 to demonstrate your Right to Work in the United Kingdom