Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, innovative and compassionate leader to strengthen the nursing leadership across our access/urgent care and community service line within the Fylde Coast Network.

The post holder will be responsible for the leadership and management of all key aspects of the nursing and quality portfolio and associated aims and objectives, whilst supporting and reporting to the Director and Deputy Director of Nursing. Line management and development of matron roles is included within the role as is supporting the development of staff across an array of disciplines whilst strengthening a positive and collaborative culture.

Main duties of the job
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary leadership team, the post holder will lead and be responsible for the delivery of safe, clinically effective and compassionate person-centred care, and provide assurance and evidence to the Network Director of Nursing & Quality and Chief Nurse regarding compliance against all appropriate professional, organisational and national standards.

The successful candidate will be experienced and passionate about the nursing care delivered to patients and be motivated in relation to engagement of service users and carers in all aspects all care. The candidate will have clinical leadership and management experience, exceptional communication skills, and will be able to motivate and influence others.

About us
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.

The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.

Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well

Job responsibilities
For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse (MH or LD) with current professional registration
• Master's Degree in relevant subject or equivalent knowledge & experience
• Management/Leadership qualification

Knowledge
Essential

• Extensive knowledge of relevant legal frameworks such as the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
• Thorough understanding of the policy/standards agenda in relation to clinical practice, and an understanding of the broader policy drivers pertinent to healthcare delivery
• Ability to manage, supervise and support staff; including in challenging and contentious situations
• Ability to contribute to strategic planning

Experience
Essential

• Post registration experience
• Experience of senior clinical leadership and change management
• Experience of implementing improvement methodology and influencing and motivating staff to improve services and patient experience
• Experience of working across organisational boundaries in the development and provision of services

This 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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).