Job summary NCA Diagnostics and Pharmacy is part of the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA). The Director of Nursing, Quality and Safety is a keymember of the D&P Senior Management Team. As part of this team, the role carries a shared accountability for the strategic direction and overall delivery of performance and financial sustainability for D&P. The role contributes to a culture which is patient-centred, empowers staff, promotes personal accountability, is fair and collaborative and delivers continuous improvement. Main duties of the job You will be a key leader, working alongside healthcare professions of all levels across the NCA. This is an exciting opportunity todevelop, lead and implement inventive solutions to a variety of challenges across D&P. With collaboration a core value of the way that D&Poperates, the successful applicant will embody this approach to working across the NCA and GM. The successful applicant will have a strong clinical focus and applications will be accepted from a diverse range of backgrounds and healthcare professions, reflecting the diversity in the service delivered by NCA D&P People. Our People are both experienced and knowledgeable, your ability to inspire and promote a culture of high quality with a focus on innovation for our patients and service users crucial. Your primary areas of responsibility will be:o Providing visible and inspiring leadership for all colleagues across NCA D&P.o Develop, implement, and lead on NCA D&P's Quality Improvement strategyo Be a champion for effective governance across NCA D&P and the wider NCA About us The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. Date posted 04 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 9 Salary £105,385 to £121,271 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 236-SCO-NM167-25 Job locations Royal Oldham Hospital Rochdale Road Oldham OL1 2JH Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliancewithin the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliancewithin the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered healthcare professional e.g. NMC, HPCP Educated to Master's degree or equivalent Evidence of continuous professional development Experience Essential Significant senior leader experience in complex NHS Trusts Recognised leader with influence and personal credibility that extends across the public sector Track record of defining and delivering clinical strategies Experience of leading and delivering quality improvements Experience of taking action to address inequalities Desirable Experience of leading teams across a variety of clinical disciplinaries Experience of operating as a system leader Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered healthcare professional e.g. NMC, HPCP Educated to Master's degree or equivalent Evidence of continuous professional development Experience Essential Significant senior leader experience in complex NHS Trusts Recognised leader with influence and personal credibility that extends across the public sector Track record of defining and delivering clinical strategies Experience of leading and delivering quality improvements Experience of taking action to address inequalities Desirable Experience of leading teams across a variety of clinical disciplinaries Experience of operating as a system leader 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). Additional information 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 Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Oldham Hospital Rochdale Road Oldham OL1 2JH Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)