We have an exciting opportunity to join our Trust as Chief Nurse. We are seeking an experienced, dynamic and high-calibre individual to strategically lead and champion our nursing, midwifery and therapy workforce. Our Trust first formed a strategic partnership in 2019 and in 2023 we deepened this partnership further, appointing a single Chief Executive and single Executive team. We have big ambition, and by working in partnership we can continue to provide high quality clinical outcomes and deliver outstanding patient experience to those we serve.
Main duties of the job
The Chief Nurse post is a key member of our Trust Board, providing clinical and strategic leadership in the development of nursing, midwifery and allied health professional standards. They will provide strong, visible and professional leadership and ensure that patient safety and the delivery of high-quality care remain central to our strategic direction and decision-making. They will be expected to work as part of an integrated team and take lead responsibility for strategic and corporate issues both within and external to their immediate portfolio, making a major contribution to the achievements of the Trust vision and strategic goals.
Our Chief Nurse will be pivotal in strategically leading the nursing, midwifery and therapy agenda across the Island and with PHU. They will bring experience at a very senior level and have an ability to articulate our vision, mission, values, and the underpinning behaviours needed for the Trust to help us deliver our shared ambitions.
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking to speak with candidates who have significant and recent experience at executive level in a large complex organisation or system. A highly visible and politically astute leader, you will have a demonstrable track record of improving quality and safety, leading and developing clinical strategy as well as the ability to build and maintain strategic relationships. Importantly too, you will share our values and passion for the highest quality clinical care.
We value and promote diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We want to increase the diversity of our NHS leadership and particularly encourage applications from candidates from the global majority, women, LGBTQ+ communities, and from people with lived experience of disability.
For further information on this role and how to apply please contact our search partners at Hunter Healthcare via Finn McNulty, Head of Executive Search on fmcnulty@hunter-healthcare.com or 07966006091.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Masters Degree
* Registered General Nurse with NMC
Desirable
* Postgraduate management qualification
Experience
Essential
* Evidence of sustained personal and professional development
* Operating at Executive Director level in a large complex service organisation
* Demonstrable track record of significant achievements and delivered results
Employer details
Employer name
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Address
Queen Alexandra Hospital
Southwick Hill Road
Cosham
PO6 3LY
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