NHS TDA focus on the Nurse Director : NEXT GENERATION Peter Blythin Director of Nursing

1. NHS TDA focus on the Nurse Director : NEXT GENERATION Peter Blythin Director of Nursing Jacqueline McKenna Deputy Director of Nursing Philippa Davies, Deputy Director of Nursing East and North Herts NHS Trust

3. The Director of Nursing - new spot light? Which ? • Most scrutinised Board position. • Many roles within the post – portfolios increasingly being rationalised • Many situations – not just the acute setting • Many challenges – individual and collective

4. The Current Situation... Total = 99

5. NTDA objective to have excellent, sustainable clinical leadership • BUT… • Labour market tight • Search companies competing for talent

6. Additional considerations ... • First post – no such thing as a small trust to ‘cut your teeth on’ • Evidence exists that deputies almost ready but not quite there or are hesitant to apply? • Not always able to appoint – Boards much clearer about what they need / want • Trend DNs retiring at 55 • Diversity

7. Developing the talent … • Pre – interview advice • Post interview feedback and coaching – spot talent • Opportunities and coaching by DNs re board behaviour/expectations • Developed the NHS TDA Next Generation Programme with the Leadership Academy • First cohort Jan-April 2014

8. Next Generation Programme • Criteria experienced deputy/divisional nurse and applying for ND posts • Spotting talent • Giving people targeted support and development • Individual feedback on CV and discussion about career aspirations • Screening

9. Next Generation Programme • Two day session in partnership with the Leadership Academy • Focus on individual and personal impact • Moving from Senior Nurse to Board application • Contact with experienced Nurse Directors • Sponsorship – by experienced Nurse Directors • Detailed look at the Nurse Director recruitment process • Exposure to search companies

10. Next Generation Programme • Putting it into practice • Apply for a fictitious Nurse Director role in real time at Central Manchester NHS FT and Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust; • CV • Stakeholder events • Panel interview • Individual feedback

11. Next Generation Programme, early evaluation “Have never attended a programme that was consistently this positive and useful throughout” “A very different refreshing approach to usual leadership development – not just about recruitment, gave a wider perspective on leadership. Thank you” “I have rarely enjoyed a 2 day event as much as the past 2 days. I have learnt lots and I can apply to my professional development”.

12. Next Generation Programme, early evaluation

13. Next Generation Programme, personal reflection Philippa Davies

14. Outcomes… • Time to reflect on career aspirations • Better understanding of the ND role and working at Board level • Better understanding of the ND recruitment process • Development due to feedback • Secure a ND role, tracking

15. In summary… • We value and understand the importance of the ND role • We understand the challenges and opportunities you face • We know how challenging it is to secure a ND post and to transition into the role • Offer you as much support as you want • Committed to your development and success