Thank you for your interest in the role of Chief Nursing Officer for Isle of Wight NHS Trust (IWT) and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU).
Both of our organisations share a vision of ‘working together to deliver excellence in care for our patients and communities’. We are proud of the dedication, professionalism and compassion shown by our staff every day and we are committed to creating an environment in which colleagues feel supported, valued and able to do their very best work.
At the same time, we are ambitious about how we continue to strengthen our services and support our workforce.
The partnership between IWT and PHU began in 2019 and developed into Group model with a single CEO and executive team in 2023 to reflect our commitment to working at scale, reducing duplication and sharing learning across our organisations where it benefits patients, staff and system partners, while retaining our strong local identities as providers to our local communities.
As well as unifying our Trust strategies, with five shared ambitious aims, we have a joint clinical strategy that underpins our commitment to putting patients at the centre of everything we do. Our clinical strategy provides a blueprint for us to drive change in the way we think about, plan and deliver our clinical services, driving innovation and excellence to develop care models that prioritise patient experience.
Our clinical services are supported by single corporate services that work across both organisations to ensure we provide clinically and financially sustainable services for all our patients and communities.
Job DescriptionIsle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust are seeking an exceptional clinical leader to join our Group Executive Team as Chief Nursing Officer.
This is a significant opportunity to provide professional leadership for nursing, midwifery and allied health professionals across two important NHS organisations working in a group model, and to inspire a workforce whose commitment, skill and compassion are central to the service provided to our patients and communities every day.
As Chief Nursing Officer you will lead and support a large and diverse workforce, offering clear and compassionate leadership, inspiring colleagues to be their very best and continuing to build on both organisations’ shared commitment to outstanding care for every patient.
IWT and PHU remain independent statutory bodies, with both Boards meeting in common, which creates a unique leadership opportunity for the Chief Nursing Officer to shape professional practice and workforce culture across two organisations.
Providing visible and inspiring leadership, you will articulate a clear and compelling vision for the professions you support and help create the conditions in which colleagues can thrive and deliver the very highest standards of care. You will have a natural drive to ensure colleagues feel supported, valued and proud of the care they provide.
You will bring empathy for patients, compassion for colleagues and a deep commitment to excellence. You will be a skilled relationship builder, able to create and nurture relationships across all grades of staff and across organisational boundaries.
You will champion the workforce and ensure that clinical leadership continues to shape culture, performance and standards across both Trusts. You will also help ensure that staff wellbeing, development and pride in their work remain central to the way services are delivered.
As a member of the Group Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors in Common, you will bring sound judgement, professional credibility and a strong commitment to our values. You will ensure that the voice of nursing, midwifery and allied health professionals is clearly represented in strategic discussions and that these professions continue to shape the direction and culture of both organisations.
Working closely with our Group Chief Executive, Penny Emerit, and executive colleagues, you will help shape the future development of workforce practice across the Group. You will also represent clinical leadership across the wider Hampshire and Isle of Wight system, working with partners to strengthen collaboration and advance standards across the region and where appropriate, nationally.
This is an outstanding opportunity to inspire a workforce, shape the future of clinical practice across two organisations and continue to build on a shared commitment to excellence in care.
We believe outstanding patient care begins with supporting and inspiring the people who deliver it. If you are motivated by the opportunity to support and develop a large professional workforce and to help shape the future of care across two organisations, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.
Our executive search partners, Alumni Global, would be very happy to have an initial and informal conversation with you to explore the opportunity further. If you would like to do so, please feel free to contact Frank McKenna, Managing Director, or Beth Stickney, Principal Researcher on 07703 821996
All applications must include:
- A full curriculum vitae/resume
- A covering letter highlighting the aspects of the role and of Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust that particularly attract you to the post (Microsoft Word/PDF document)
- Contact details for three referees, these will not be contacted without your permission. (References should validate a minimum period of six years employment)
Applications can be submitted via this link Chief Nursing Officer, Isle of Wight NHS Trust & Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust - Alumni Global
QualificationsEssential
- Masters Degree
- Registered General Nurse with NMC
Desirable
- Postgraduate management qualification
Experience
- Evidence of sustained personal and professional development
- Operating at Executive Director level in a large complex service organisation
- Demonstrable track record of significant achievements and delivered results Skills and Knowledge
- Detailed knowledge of Clinical Quality and Safety methodologies
- Detailed knowledge of Clinical and Corporate Governance frameworks, legislation and best practice
- Experienced safeguarding lead
- Personable and professional approach to all staff levels
- Highly developed strategic and operational leadership skills
- Ability to quickly establish effective working relationships and develop strong team working
- Knowledge and understanding of corporate risk management systems and processes
- Highly developed interpersonal and facilitation skills, with ability to gain and sustain credibility with Board of Directors
- Excellent presentation skills and the ability to present well-reasoned and structured argument orally and in writing
- Highly developed analytical skills
- Proficiency in the use of ICT applications to support efficient work activity, including the analysis, interpretation and presentation of complex data
- Ability to influence and negotiate within and outside an organisation
- Ability to manage priorities in order to meet specific deadlines
Leadership Qualities
- Self-management
- Personal integrity
- Broad scanning
- Seizing the future
- Political astuteness
- Intellectual flexibility
- Drive for results
- Collaborative working
- Effective and strategic influencing
- Holding to account
- Drive for improvement
The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.
We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.
