Divisional Director of Nursing
NHS
Wakefield
GBP 60.000 - 80.000
Are you an experienced and dynamic nursing leader with a passion for providing exceptional care in an acute setting? We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Divisional Director of Nursing for Acute Care. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and inspire nursing teams across a range of urgent and emergency care services and ensure that we continue to provide safe, high-quality care to our patients.
As the Divisional Director of Nursing for Acute Care you will be responsible for the leadership and strategic development of the nursing workforce within our Acute Care Division. You will work closely with the Divisional Medical Director, senior clinical leaders, and executive colleagues to drive improvements in patient care, safety, and staff development.
Your role will focus on:
* Leading and developing a team of senior nursing professionals across acute care services
* Developing and implementing strategies to improve patient outcomes and enhance the quality of care
* Promoting a culture of excellence in clinical practice, patient safety, and staff wellbeing
* Leading and supporting nursing staff in delivering high standards of care, in line with national standards and best practice
* Driving innovation, service improvement, and patient-focused care initiatives
* Ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks and supporting the delivery of high-performing, sustainable services
Main duties of the job
You will be an inspirational and strategic nursing leader with significant experience in acute and emergency care nursing, ideally at a senior level. A strong background in operational and people management along with the ability to influence at all levels is essential.
To be considered for this role you will have:
* Extensive experience in acute and emergency care nursing with proven leadership experience at a senior level
* A record of achieving positive patient outcomes and delivering high-quality services
* Strong operational management skills and the ability to lead change in a complex environment
* Excellent communication, interpersonal and decision-making abilities
* A passion for developing and mentoring nursing teams, ensuring their ongoing professional development
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of nursing within a large, vibrant and forward-thinking multi-site hospital. You will work in a supportive and collaborative environment, alongside highly skilled clinical and managerial colleagues as part of the divisional leadership team, committed to delivering exceptional care to the communities we serve.
If you are ready to take on a challenging but highly rewarding role and make a real difference in the lives of patients and staff we want to hear from you. We look forward to welcoming a passionate and dedicated Divisional Director of Nursing for Acute Care to our team!
Job responsibilities
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
* Assist the Chief Nurse and other members of the Executive team by setting a range of strategic and operational activity in relation to the nursing workforce and its roles, behaviour and structure.
* Ensure that the fundamentals of care and annual quality goals are delivered effectively within own allocated division and departments.
* Assist the Chief Nurse with the implementation of the corporate nursing and AHP agenda; taking a specific strategic lead as required.
* Consistently improve patient experience through a programme of listening and engagement with patients, their representatives, other key stakeholders and our workforce.
* Reduce healthcare associated infections (HCAI) and other safety incidents.
* Consistently use co-design in the development and transformation of services.
* Participate in and lead system transformation and service improvement.
* Ensure that co-production is integral and utilised at all levels of the division.
Leadership
* Responsible for the professional leadership and development of nursing within the division.
* Provide professional advice to nursing teams and the Clinical Leads.
* Assist the Chief Nursing Officer in the implementation of the corporate non-medical agenda.
* Act as a role model for effective leadership within the organisation.
* Initiate and implement a range of ways for patients and users of the services to feedback on services.
* Lead with compassion and kindness, setting a tone and culture that enables people to grow.
Management
* Act as a key member within the divisional senior management team in implementing and maintaining the clinical governance and risk management work plan.
* Ensure complaints are responded to in a timely manner.
* Responsible for ensuring infection prevention and control practices are adhered to within the division.
* Ensure that Clinical Managers and Matrons have the change management and quality improvement skills to challenge clinical practice.
* Regularly prepare and present written reports for Trust Board and other committees.
Strategy and Planning
* Represent the Chief Nurse internally and externally.
* Work with the Chief Nurse in the implementation of the corporate nursing agenda.
* Lead and contribute to an effective quality improvement work programme.
* Lead the safe staffing agenda within the division.
Education and Development
* Ensure that all direct reports are supported and supervised.
* Ensure that appraisal compliance includes personal development plans.
* Act as a professional resource for the nursing workforce.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Understanding
* Understanding of National Strategies for Nursing.
* Good knowledge of infection control and prevention, safeguarding, compliance, clinical governance, risk management.
Personal Attributes
* An effective leader with a track record of delivery.
* Team player with a can-do attitude.
* Self-motivated, proactive and creative.
Skills
* Effective communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
* Able to present to Board credibly.
Qualifications
* Current NMC Registered Nurse Registration.
* Educated to masters degree or equivalent level.
Experience
* Extensive experience at a senior nursing level in the NHS or private sector.
* Evidence of leading multi-professional and cross-organisational service development.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
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