Job summary
Are you an experienced nursing workforce leader with a proven track record of delivering strategic and operational leadership in workforce planning, staffing, and deployment within a complex healthcare environment?
North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an outstanding Staffing and Workforce Lead for Nursing to provide expert leadership in the development, implementation, and oversight of nursing workforce strategies across the organisation.
This pivotal role will be responsible for ensuring safe, effective, and sustainable nursing staffing arrangements that support the delivery of high-quality patient care, enhance workforce wellbeing, and contribute to the achievement of organisational priorities. Working in partnership with senior nursing leaders, operational colleagues, and key stakeholders, the post holder will lead workforce transformation initiatives, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with national guidance, regulatory requirements, and local workforce standards
The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to the Trust's values, consistently placing patients and people at the centre of decision-making. They will lead with compassion, integrity, and professionalism, foster collaborative working across services and disciplines, champion equality, diversity and inclusion, and promote a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and accountability in all aspects of their practice.
Main duties of the job
o Lead the development and implementation of nursing workforce and staffing strategies.
o Provide expert advice on workforce planning, staffing models, and nursing establishment reviews.
o Monitor workforce metrics and staffing performance to support safe and effective patient care.
o Lead projects and improvement programmes that enhance workforce productivity and efficiency.
o Work collaboratively with nursing leaders, operational teams, and corporate departments to address workforce challenges.
o Ensure compliance with relevant workforce legislation, policies, and professional standards.
o Analyse workforce data and produce reports to support decision-making and strategic planning.
o Support recruitment, retention, and workforce transformation initiatives.
o Lead on nursing workforce governance processes and provide assurance to senior leaders.
o Promote a culture of continuous improvement, staff engagement, and professional development.
About us
Our mission, vision and values are at the heart of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM). They underpin everything we do and everything we aspire to be as an organisation
Our mission is to be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other
Our vision is to be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learn
Our approach to healthcare is founded on our four core values:
Kind - we are caring, supporting and respectful to everyone
Open - we are honest, transparent and open to new ways of working
Fair - we listen, value our differences and are inclusive to all
One team - we work well together and with our communities
We employ almost 6,500 people from more than 80 nationalities and are fully committed to being an equal, diverse and inclusive employer. Our culture and values ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and that no job applicant or employee is disadvantaged at any stage of their journey.
We are also proud to be an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists and families.
Working at NCM means becoming part of a dedicated team of clinical and support staff who are passionate about keeping people well and supporting wellbeing. If you share our values and are motivated by making a difference for our patients, we'd be delighted to receive your application
Job description
Job responsibilities
This pivotal role will be responsible for ensuring safe, effective, and sustainable nursing staffing arrangements that support the delivery of high-quality patient care, enhance workforce wellbeing, and contribute to the achievement of organisational priorities. Working in partnership with senior nursing leaders, operational colleagues, and key stakeholders, the post holder will lead workforce transformation initiatives, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with national guidance, regulatory requirements, and local workforce standards
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Person Specification
Essential
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- Evidence of leading the development and implementation of nursing workforce and staffing strategies
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Essential
- Working knowledge of workforce governance processes and ability to present data at Exec / Board level
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Essential
- Monitoring workforce metrics and staffing performance to support safe and effective patient care
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH)
Address
Warrington Hospital
Lovely Lane
Warrington
WA5 1QG
United Kingdom
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