Director Of Nursing

Nhs; Johannesburg; On-site; GBP 60 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Director of Nursing for High Secure Services. This pivotal role involves providing clinical leadership and ensuring high standards of care at Broadmoor Hospital. The successful candidate will lead service transformation initiatives, support nursing staff, and collaborate with senior management to enhance patient outcomes. This is a rare opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, where your leadership and clinical expertise will be crucial in delivering exceptional healthcare services. Join a diverse team dedicated to improving mental health care and making a difference in patients' lives.

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with a Master's Degree or equivalent.
• At least five years' senior management experience in mental health.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of nursing and multi-disciplinary care.
• Oversee nurse induction, education, and professional development.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to implement the Nursing Strategy.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Clinical Supervision

Change Management

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Master's Degree

General Nursing Qualification

Management Qualification

Higher Degree (PhD)

Job description

Applications are invited for the post of Director of Nursing - High Secure Services.

This is a pivotal role and is a rare and exciting opportunity to provide the overall clinical leadership of Broadmoor Hospital. The post holder will ensure that all aspects of nursing and multi-disciplinary care are delivered to high standards, providing the best possible experience and outcomes for service users across the Clinical Service Unit (CSU).

They will provide professional leadership, supporting nursing and other staff to bring about service transformation and improved patient care. The post holder will develop expert nursing practice and clinical leadership at a local level, contribute to strengthening care pathways and service development, and lead initiatives such as PCREF and PSII.

We are looking for a versatile, enthusiastic, and experienced professional with proven leadership and clinical skills, focused on ensuring high standards of care within the hospital, leading by example, and maintaining visibility.

Main duties of the job

1. Ensure high standards of nursing and multi-disciplinary care across services in the CSU.
2. Contribute to strengthening care pathways and service developments, including leading on PCREF and PSII initiatives.
3. Work in partnership with the Service Director and Clinical Director to ensure inpatient environments meet statutory requirements related to cleanliness, IPC, patient safety, and staffing.
4. Oversee systems for local nurse induction, education, training, and professional development, including preceptorship programs.
5. Develop and implement a performance management framework for nursing staff with measurable objectives, reporting on issues and progress.
6. Collaborate with senior nurse leaders to implement the Nursing Strategy, ensuring high-quality interprofessional working.
7. Work with the Clinical Director to deliver the Trust and Local Patient Safety Strategy for high secure services.

About us

West London NHS Trust is a diverse healthcare provider delivering mental health, physical healthcare, and community services. It manages Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the UK, caring for patients from the South of England, and provides low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs.

The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow, and Hammersmith & Fulham).

We employ approximately 4,000 staff, of whom 56% are BME.

Our turnover for 2023-24 is £XX million. The Trust is rated as 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commission, with forensic services rated as 'Outstanding'. We are active in the development of the North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board.

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of key tasks and responsibilities, and the person specification outlines required qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge. Please view it as attached. The person specification below is not exhaustive but outlines the criteria against which applications will be assessed.

Person Specification

• Registered Mental Health Nurse
• Master's Degree or equivalent
• Completed Clinical Supervision Training
• General Nursing Qualification
• Higher Degree (PhD)
• Management Qualification

Experience

• At least five years' senior management experience, including managing change and implementing new practices for mental health nurses and practitioners
• Experience in forensic mental health care delivery
• Proven leadership skills
• Experience in high-pressure, unpredictable environments
• Experience in setting and evaluating care standards
• Awareness of working in diverse inner-city settings
• Experience in reporting at executive level
• Expertise in managing challenging behaviors and staff training in de-escalation techniques
• Ability to inspire across professional boundaries using advanced communication skills
• Project management experience

Knowledge

• Understanding national mental health performance targets
• Knowledge of governance frameworks, research, audit, and quality improvement methodologies
• Understanding of mental health policy and practice in secure settings
• Principles of managing change and current policy implications

This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks.