Job summaryJoin Us as a Nurse or AHP Leader: Transform Health Services in Lancashire and South Cumbria!Are you a passionate Nurse or Allied Health Professional (AHP) ready to take the next step in your career? This is your chance to lead, inspire, and innovate in an area dedicated to transforming health services for our communities both locally and across Lancashire and South Cumbria.Why You?We believe in finding leaders who are not only skilled but also deeply passionate about making a difference. Your ability to foster cultures that prioritise patient safety and nurture team excellence will make you the perfect fit.Why This Role?Impactful Work: You'll be at the forefront of improving care pathways, setting an inspirational vision, and driving sustainable change alongside our incredible teams.Leadership & Development: Thrive in a positive, dynamic environment with proactive career development and a high profile within the organization.Collaborative Excellence: Work with a team that is not only talented but also supportive, creating an environment where your skills and leadership can truly shineReady to Lead?We know you're out there, brimming with enthusiasm and expertise. Join us and make a lasting impact on health services for the people of Lancashire and South Cumbria. Apply now and let's shape the future of healthcare together!Main duties of the jobWhat You'll Bring:Passion and Tenacity: Your dedication and attention to detail will be crucial in delivering exceptional results.Compassionate Leadership: Your thoughtful, nurturing style will help teams reach their full potential and deliver outstanding services.Commitment to Governance: A strong focus on good governance and the ability to meet key objectives in a fast-paced, evolving landscape.Leading the way:you will have responsibility for ensuring a culture of encouraging innovation, with a strong focus on patient care. You will actively engage with all teams in your portfolio, creating the conditions for everyone to feel included and support the development and evolution of our services.Your dynamic, confident and motivated nature will enable you to work as part of the leadership team in the Medicine division in close partnership with the Divisional Medical Director and the Divisional DirectorPartnership working will be another key strength as we simply can not do everything on our own if we are to achieve the high goals we have set for ourselves. You will continue to develop a network of relationships for mutual benefit with all key stakeholders - acknowledging the real benefits there are to be had and opportunities to utilise skills, resources and experience in new wayAbout usWe are looking for someone as passionate as we are about providing the best care possible to our patients, with the ability to challenge current practice and to support and help ensure we are continually meeting our Trust values.Maybe you are a Registered Nurse or AHP looking to join a highly motivated team of dynamic divisional leaders. Or perhaps you have been looking for a role where your aspiration to really transform urgent and emergency care pathways for patients can come to life? Whatever your reason - your motivation for excellence will really help you thrive leading the services the medical division provides.It goes without saying you will be supported in the progression of your career as part of a forward-thinking team with strong clinical leadership. You will be consistently supported and encouraged to thrive whilst driving the service forward.Ready to Transform Healthcare?We really welcome you to get in touch and have a chat with us to find out more about joining us. Please contact Rachel Sansbury, Divisional Nurse Director Medicine, at rachel.sansbury@lthtr.nhs.uk or Catherine Gregory, Deputy Chief Nursing Officer, at catherine.gregory@lthtr.nhs.uk.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesChampion Excellence in Care:Lead with strength and visibility to inspire and uphold a culture of compassionate, high-quality care. Drive the development of nursing, Allied Health Professions (AHPs), and caregivers, ensuring they have the support and resources needed to deliver outstanding patient care.Resource Management:Effectively oversee human, financial, and physical resources within the division, ensuring optimal allocation and utilization to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.Regulatory Compliance:Ensure adherence to the standards set out in the Health and Social Care Act, as monitored by the Care Quality Commission. Safeguard the well-being of all service users, their families, carers, and significant others by maintaining high standards of care and service.Leadership and Deputisation:Step into the role of Divisional Director when needed, and provide support as required for the Chief Nursing Officer and deputy. Your leadership will ensure continuity and excellence in service delivery.Quality Assurance:Lead the implementation of the Health and Social Care Act standards through the STAR quality assurance framework and audit processes. Uphold the NMC/HCPC code of practice, working closely with the Divisional Medical Director and Divisional Director to maintain robust governance and high standards.Enhance Patient and Carer Experience:Monitor and improve patient and carer experiences within the services. Develop and implement evidence-based care pathways, driving continuous improvement to maximize care outcomes.For a detailed overview of the role, please refer to the job description.Person SpecificationEDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONSEssentialRegistered as a practising Nurse on the NMC register or AHP on HCPC registerEducated to Masters level or equivalent experienceSubstantial clinical leadership experience as Nurse or AHPRecent senior management experienceDesirableRecognised training in improvement methodologyParticipation in a recognised leadership programme.Experience of developing and implementing alternative models of careExperience of working / linking with and academic organisationsSKILLS AND ABILITIESEssentialExperience at a senior level of managing complex services in a changing environmentExperience in implementing change within clinical servicesAbility to demonstrate a thorough understanding of current NHS policyNegotiating and influencing skillsWell-developed presentation skillsAble to demonstrate coherent and detailed report writing at sub board level standardProject/programme management experienceUnderstanding the role of research and development activities and clinical effectiveness as a whole within the organisationAbility to enact sub board level report writing, with specific skills enabling clarity of purpose and provision of assurance through the mechanism of written reports.DesirableEvidence of assuming a lead role in nursing/AHP practice, including policy development and implementationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameLancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressRoyal Preston HospitalSharoe Green RoadPrestonPR2 9HTEmployer's websitehttps://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)