Deputy Associate Director of Nursing

Job title:

Deputy Associate Director of Nursing

Company:

NHS

Job description

The interview date will be 25 September 2025The Deputy Associate Director of Nursing will be managerially and professionally accountable for a number of wards/departments, Matrons and Lead Nurses. They will provide clinical and professional leadership to the assigned clinical wards and departments and specialist nursing teams ensuring that action is taken at all levels to empower nurses/midwives to provide high standards of care in a safe environment. They will uphold the reputation of the profession and adhere to the NMC codes of conduct, making the care of all people their first concern. The Deputy Associate Director of Nursing will be highly visible and recognisable to patients, relatives and staff and act as a champion for privacy and dignity, professional standards and patient advocacy. They will act as a role model, demonstrate respect, dignity and compassion when delivering their professional duties, and uphold the principles of equality and diversity.The Deputy Associate Director of Nursing will demonstrate effective leadership, setting, monitoring and maintaining professional and clinical standards, working collaborative, manage complaints and lead the nursing contribution for clinical governance at a specialty/department level. They will ensure that the requirements of the health act are adhered to and infection control measures are implemented and monitored.Main duties of the jobThe Deputy Associate Director of Nursing will be highly visible and recognisable to patients, relatives and staff and act as a champion for privacy and dignity, professional standards and patient advocacy. They will act as a role model, demonstrate respect, dignity and compassion when delivering their professional duties, and uphold the principles of equality and diversity.The Deputy Associate Director of Nursing will demonstrate effective leadership, setting, monitoring and maintaining professional and clinical standards, working collaborative, manage complaints and lead the nursing contribution for clinical governance at a specialty/department level. They will ensure that the requirements of the health act are adhered to and infection control measures are implemented and monitored.The Deputy Associate Director of Nursing will facilitate developments and improvements in practice by co-ordinating, supporting and empowering staff to implement evidence based practice. They will take responsibility for leading on specific initiatives as requested by the senior nursing team.About usWe reserve the right to close positions earlyBarnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to WorkWe scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024’s survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyoneWe are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communitiesThere has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisationBarnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicantsFor individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorshipThe cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deductionDetailsDate posted04 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8bSalary£62,215 to £72,293 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference numberC9163-3061E-08-25Job locationsPogmoor RoadBarnsleySouth YorkshireS75 2EPJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesJob Description for 3061Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesJob Description for 3061Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• 1st Level Registered Nurse or Midwife as appropriate
• Teaching qualification or demonstrable evidence of equivalent relevant experience
• Educated to degree level
• Educated to masters level or equivalent
• Post graduate qualification within a leadership programme/study or evidence of practical application of expertise at this level

Values based questionsEssential

• In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
• In around 100 words please describe a situation when you have shown care and compassion at work.

Skills and abilitiesEssential

• Proven track record of delivering high standards of care
• Coaching/facilitation/reassurance
• Staff development/empowerment
• Mediation and Negotiation
• Demonstrable influencing/inspiring
• Change management/decision making skills
• Demonstrable problem solving
• Well established communication/interpersonal
• Proven leadership qualities
• Ability to manage complex and competing issues
• Develop action plans and able to set standards
• Experience of clinical audit
• Flexibility
• Able to deliver formal Presentations
• Advanced keyboard/IT Skills
• Ability to write reports/papers as required

ExperienceEssential

• Extensive experience of working at a senior/matron level
• Demonstrable evidence of specialist knowledge of the professional leadership and management of nurses/midwives
• Demonstrable experience of leading change & problem solving in clinical settings, patient care and experience
• Experience of standard setting and audit
• Experience of influencing in clinical practice
• Experience in undertaking research and/or publication.

Desirable

• Has led or been part of a research project
• Trained in Root cause analysis

Knowledge and awarenessEssential

• Demonstrate a current in-depth knowledge of the national nursing agenda and professional issues.
• Demonstrate specialist knowledge of clinical speciality underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience
• Current professional and health service priorities
• Clinical Governance and patient safety agendas
• Health and Safety
• Confidentiality
• Safeguarding knowledge

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• 1st Level Registered Nurse or Midwife as appropriate
• Teaching qualification or demonstrable evidence of equivalent relevant experience
• Educated to degree level
• Educated to masters level or equivalent
• Post graduate qualification within a leadership programme/study or evidence of practical application of expertise at this level

Values based questionsEssential

• In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
• In around 100 words please describe a situation when you have shown care and compassion at work.

Skills and abilitiesEssential

• Proven track record of delivering high standards of care
• Coaching/facilitation/reassurance
• Staff development/empowerment
• Mediation and Negotiation
• Demonstrable influencing/inspiring
• Change management/decision making skills
• Demonstrable problem solving
• Well established communication/interpersonal
• Proven leadership qualities
• Ability to manage complex and competing issues
• Develop action plans and able to set standards
• Experience of clinical audit
• Flexibility
• Able to deliver formal Presentations
• Advanced keyboard/IT Skills
• Ability to write reports/papers as required

ExperienceEssential

• Extensive experience of working at a senior/matron level
• Demonstrable evidence of specialist knowledge of the professional leadership and management of nurses/midwives
• Demonstrable experience of leading change & problem solving in clinical settings, patient care and experience
• Experience of standard setting and audit
• Experience of influencing in clinical practice
• Experience in undertaking research and/or publication.

Desirable

• Has led or been part of a research project
• Trained in Root cause analysis

Knowledge and awarenessEssential

• Demonstrate a current in-depth knowledge of the national nursing agenda and professional issues.
• Demonstrate specialist knowledge of clinical speciality underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience
• Current professional and health service priorities
• Clinical Governance and patient safety agendas
• Health and Safety
• Confidentiality
• Safeguarding knowledge

Expected salary

£62215 – 72293 per year

Location

Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Job date

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 03:05:54 GMT

To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your email/cover letter where (vacanciesin.eu) you saw this job posting.