Pack contents To assist you with your application for the post of Director of Nursing and Allied Health Professions, The State Hospital, this pack is provided with useful information about The State Hospital and post information. Welcome letter from Chair Page 2 General Information Page 3 Introduction to The Page 4 Job Advertisement Page 11 Candidate Information Page 12 Job Description and Person Specification Page 17 & 22 Application Form Page 25 Recruitment process and indicative timetable Page 33 Useful Websites The State Hospitals Board for – The Local Delivery Plan Local Delivery Plan – available on request. Please contact our HR department by email at or by telephone 01555 842084. The Annual Report The latest information can be obtained on the The State Hospital Website: Annual Report – Annual Review - Scotland’s Health on the Web (SHOW) - The Healthcare Quality Strategy for NHSScotland - Welcome I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in the post of Director of Nursing and Allied Health Professions, The State Hospital.
Post Title / Grade: Director of Nursing and Allied Health Professions, Executive Level Grade D ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE MEASURE Experience Provision of Professional Nursing leadership at both a strategic/operational level Successful record in managing organisational and culture change and managing modernization programmes Significant financial management, workforce, strategic, risk and budget planning experience Working with or as part of an NHS Board and the provision of Board reports, information and advice Working with inspection and scrutiny agencies and other Governmental departments and organisations Minimum of 5 years experience in a senior clinical or management position within a medium/large health care organisation Managing AHP Services Providing advice and guidance in a public service context Communication with the and an ability to communicate clearly and effectively through these channels Application Form/Interview/ References Application Form/Interview/ References Application Form/Interview/ References Application Form/Interview/ References Application Form/Interview/ References Application Form/Interview/ References Qualifications/ Training Registered Mental Health Nurse on NMC Register Educated to Masters or equivalent Application Form/Interview/ References Application Form/Interview/ References Knowledge NHS Board Governance requirements Sound understanding of Forensic Care, Criminal Application Form/Interview/ References
Justice and Mental Health Legislation and Services, Data Protection and Patients Rights Application Form/Interview/ References Skills Significant people management skills Success in leading, managing and inspiring employees Success in building and motivating effective senior teams Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to persuade others and negotiate the implementation of change Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with evidence of successful application both within the context of strategic planning and frontline delivery Application Form/Interview/ References Application Form/Interview/ References Application Form/Interview/ References Application Form/Interview/ References Application Form/Interview/ References Other There will be a requirement to travel to national meetings within this role. The postholder will also act as Deputy Executive Application Form
Location: Candidate ID No: Qualifications Achieved Subjects Type of Qualification eg. Standard GCSE, Higher, BSc Grade Achieved Qualifications Currently Studying or Working Towards Subjects Type of Qualification eg. Standard GCSE, Higher, BSc Grade Anticipated Date Anticipated Membership of Professional or Regulatory Bodies Full name of organisation(s) Registration Number Renewal Date Job Reference No: PART C Candidate ID No: Present (or most recent) Post