Assistant Chief Nurse for Workforce, Quality and Assurance
Job Description
Job summary
Assistant Chief Nurse for Quality, Workforce and Professional Standards (Band 8D)
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust (GOSH)
Full-time | 37.5 hours per week | London
Lead. Influence. Transform. Deliver world-class care for children and families.
At Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), our purpose is clear: to deliver life-changing care to children and young people with rare and complex conditions. As an international centre of excellence, our impact extends far beyond our hospital--through pioneering research, innovation,and compassionate care.
We are now seeking an exceptional senior nursing leader to join our Corporate Nursing team as Assistant Chief Nurse for Quality, Workforce and Professional Standards--a pivotal role at the heartof our future.
Why join GOSH now?
Shape the future of nursingYou will be central to delivering our Nursing Strategy:"Safe in our hands, to achieve joy at work"--focused on growing a skilled workforce, amplifying thenursing voice, and developing extraordinary leaders and careers.
Be part of an ambitious Trust strategyOur Trust strategy, Together We Power Care, commits us to:-Delivering safer, seamless care-Accelerating innovation and discovery -Supporting the whole child, family and future
Main duties of the job
Work at the forefront of paediatric care-60+ specialist services on one site-Leading centre for paediatric intensive care and complex conditions-Global impact through research and innovation
Join usIf you are an ambitious, values-driven senior nurse leader ready to influence at scale and deliver meaningful improvement for children, families and staff--we would love to hear from you.
About the role
This is ahigh-profile leadership opportunity to shape the future of nursing at GOSH. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Nurse, you will provide visible, credible leadership across the Trust--driving excellence in:
-Nursing Quality and Patient Safety-Workforce Planning, Productivity and Safe Staffing-Professional Standards and Regulatory Compliance
You will lead Trust-wide programmes including:
-Implementation of nursing quality metrics and dashboards-Delivery of ward accreditation and quality improvement programmes-Bi-annual establishment and skill mix reviews-Workforce transformation, including new roles and innovative models of care-Nursing contributions to regulatory inspections (CQC, NHSE, NMC)
You will also deputise for the Deputy Chief Nurse and play a key role in shaping and delivering the corporate nursing agenda.
This role requires the ability to operate confidently at senior level--working across clinical, operational and executive teams, and influencing at ICS, national and system level.
About us
We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.
We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.
We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.
We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women's Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.
Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Our Always values oAlways welcoming oAlways helpful oAlways expert oAlways one team
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- RN with current NMC registration
- Evidence of ongoing, dynamic continuing professional development
- Training in quality/service improvement methodology
- Educated to master's level or significant equivalent experience
Desirable
- Safe Staffing Fellowship/expected to work towards
- Formal training in QI methodology
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive management experience in a senior nurse position
- Experience in designing and implementing safety and quality strategies
- Experienced in safe staffing compliance, leading on establishment review and reporting
- Experienced in leading trust wide projects
- Experience of system wide working on quality improvement projects
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Well-developed leadership, influencing and negotiating skills with the ability to motivate, enthuse and involve clinical teams and individuals
- Excellent inter-personal, communication, written and presentation skills with the ability to communicate a vision
- Experience in learning methodologies e.g. After Action Reviews
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3HZ
United Kingdom
