Job Introduction

Fixed Term Contract – Up to 6-12 Months

Location – Nationwide (Home Based)

Turning Point is a leading Social Enterprise which supports people with a wide range of complex needs across Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, Substance Misuse and Public Health.

We are currently recruiting for a Deputy Head of Nursing to support the National Head of Nursing and Clinical Leadership team to develop and implement the national strategy for nursing. Delivering organisational priorities that relate to nursing and other aligned healthcare interventions. 

At Turning Point the service user really is at the heart of everything we do and we pride ourselves on the quality of our outcomes.  A strong nursing offer and robust clinical infrastructure are key to this and in this role, you have the opportunity to really make a difference.  Working as part of a talented Clinical Leadership team who will support you in the delivery of the role, you will drive continuous improvement in standards, delivery and outcomes for the people we support.  If you are innovative and thrive on the ability to impact and influence service delivery, then this is the role for you. 

Passionate about people, you’ll enjoy the opportunity and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience you need to progress in your career within a social enterprise. So if you’re ambitious and ready for a fresh challenge with a sector leader then this could be the opportunity for you.

Running health and social care services as a social enterprise, we invest every penny back into our care – and our people.

Role Responsibility

You will work closely with operational management teams and clinical lead roles, providing leadership support and advice on nursing/clinical matters and ensuring the delivery of latest evidence based practice to quality standards. This will include supporting the professional supervision of nurse managers across the business. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the development and implementation of the nursing strategy
• Providing supervision and leadership to a team of dispersed Nurse Managers across Turning Point
• Ensuring that Turning Point’s Integrated Clinical Governance Framework is adhered to and is effective
• Ensuring high standards of clinical practice
• Provide Clinical Leadership to Operational delivery
• Ensure compliance with internal and external standards and codes of conduct

You will also deputise for the National Head of Nursing as required and will be expected to represent the organisation externally on nursing and related matters.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential Requirements:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent with relevant post qualification practical experience
• NMC Registration and active PIN
• Proven ability to clinically manage and supervise NMP Nurses
• Ensure knowledge and Continuous Professional Development is maintained, including nursing registration and status.
• Experience of providing clinical supervision.
• Demonstrable experience of working at leadership level within a clinical environment
• Skilled in leading the successful implementation of projects, programmes, initiatives and change.

About us

Why Turning Point?

As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.

Across the varied regions, sectors and settings we operate within, our organisation is held together by a shared vision – and our people are connected by the same values. These include belief in potential, confidence in communication, embracing positive change and always treating each other as individuals.

We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.

Our people bring our vision to life. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning Point, we don't just offer you a job – we offer you a career.

What Benefits Will I Receive?

Of course, we know it's not about the money. But that doesn't mean we don't reward our people for their invaluable work with a benefits package that includes:

• NMC Registration Renewal fee paid for
• Comprehensive opportunities to learn and develop, with silver accreditation from Investors in People
• 33 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 35 days. Plus the option to purchase additional holidays
• Flexible benefit options including cycle to work schemes and season ticket loans
• Competitive pension and life assurance schemes
• Employee assistance programme and access to online health and wellbeing support
• Flexible working patterns to support work-life balance
• Access to a wide range of discounts, including cinema tickets, grocery and high-street shopping and gym memberships

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

Turning Point