Group Deputy Director of Nursing & Quality

Reporting directly to the Director of Nursing & Quality, you will:

Provide professional and operational leadership across clinical services

Lead clinical governance, patient safety, safeguarding, quality assurance and regulatory compliance

Drive service improvement and transformation programmes across both hospices

Develop and support high-performing multidisciplinary teams

Lead workforce planning, recruitment, retention and professional development

Monitor service quality, patient experience and organisational performance

Build strong partnerships with NHS providers, commissioners, local authorities and community stakeholders

Act as the CQC Deputy Registered Manager

Deputise for the Director of Nursing & Quality when required and participate in the senior leadership on-call rota

Leadership

and performance management

Provide senior

leadership for hospice clinical services, ensuring consistent delivery of

compassionate, safe, effective and evidence-based care.

Lead

the operational management and performance of clinical services including

Adult and Childrens inpatient care, Wellbeing and Day Services, Outreach and

complex clinics, therapies and bereavement support.

Take

responsibility for clinical governance systems including risk management,

incident review, safeguarding, audit, policy development and continuous

quality improvement.

Ensure

compliance with Care Quality Commission standards, professional codes of

practice, medicines management, infection prevention and patient safety

Provide

advice to clinical teams and senior leaders on palliative and end of life

care, governance and service delivery.

Build

effective working relationships with medical colleagues, multidisciplinary

teams, community partners, commissioners, NHS organisations, local

authorities and voluntary sector partners.

Monitor,

analyse and report on quality, activity, workforce and patient experience

metrics, acting where performance improvement is required.

Maintain

and develop systems / processes to seek views on hospice services, leading hospice

Patient and Public Engagement and experience programme using feedback tools

to seek users views and actions required acted upon.

Represent

the organisation at internal and external forums.

Service

Delivery. Change Management and Service Improvement

Contribute

to organisational strategy and business planning; providing strategic

leadership across groupwide services

Ensuring

clinical workforce is fit for purpose and lead workforce planning,

recruitment, retention, appraisal, supervision, capability management and

professional development for clinical teams.

Contribute

to financial planning and the efficient use of resources.

Responsible

for the sustained delivery of budgets through ensuring clinical resources are

used effectively.

Lead

and support service redesign, pathway development and quality improvement

initiatives in response to patient need, national guidance and organisational

priorities, including staffing so new and expanded responsibilities are

developed where appropriate and skill mix changes implemented as required.

Ensure

robust systems in place for Safeguarding (including Vulnerable Adults and

Children; Deprivation of Liberty; Mental capacity: Learning Disabilities.

Clinical

and Professional Development

Act

as a senior professional role model, promoting hospice values, equality,

diversity and inclusion, and a culture of continuous improvement and

compassionate leadership.

Work

in collaboration with Group Board of Directors, Groupwide and service/Team

leads.

Ensure

systems for staff support and development are embedded within hospice

services (e.g. preceptorship, clinical supervision, mentorship and coaching)

Responsible

for own professional development and maintaining registration requirements by

participating in learning activities.

This job

description is intended to describe the main duties and responsibilities of

the role and is not an exhaustive list. Duties may change over time in line

with service need, organisational priorities and regulatory requirements

This is more than a leadership role. It is an opportunity to help shape

the future of hospice care across two respected and ambitious organisations.

By joining our team, you will

Make a lasting impact on the lives of patients and families

Lead services that are recognised for compassion, quality and

innovation

Work alongside committed, skilled and supportive colleagues

Contribute to exciting service development and transformation

programmes

Play a key role in delivering excellence across our hospice communities

People are at our core. We offer a supportive environment with

opportunities for professional growth and development and are always aiming for

the highest standards and working environment. Our teams work positively

together, collaborating to ensure our patients get the best care, and staff

enjoy a fulfilling career knowing they make a real difference in people's

lives.

Our values are Compassionate, Skilled, Accountable, Trustworthy and

Principled - working here means being part of a community that focuses on

empathy, respect and teamwork. We're there for everyone who needs us and are on

a mission to change the way society and healthcare systems care for people.

Join us at Teesside Hospice Group and be part of a place where your

skills and compassion can truly shine.

Experience

Skills & Abilities

Qualifications