8b | Head of Service

Clinical | Nursing

Specific Roles

Working in Nursing
8b | Head of Service | Across All Disciplines
Clinical Education and Practice Development
Universal
Specialist Nursing

Job Requirements

Skills

Complex analysis
Extensive experience: 5+ years
Innovation
Interpersonal techniques
Leadership & management
Managing change
NHS values
One or more service areas
Patient centred services
Persuasion & influencing
Research & evidence based practice
Shaping national strategy
Working within protocols & guidelines

Qualifications

Apprenticeship

Senior leader (degree) | Level 7

Alternative

Independent and Supplementary Prescribing Module | Level 7
Masters Degree (Clinical) | Level 7

In-Role Learning Opportunities

Apprenticeship

Continuous Professional Development

E-Portfolio
Leadership competencies
Personal development review
Post Graduate Clinical Practice competencies
Post Graduate Research competencies

Personal Development

High-intensity Interventions | Level 8
NHS Leadership Academy: Nye Bevan programme

Progression Examples

Band 8c

Alternative Route Examples

Band 8a