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We are recruiting to the post of Deputy Associate Nurse Director.
NHS Lothian is excited to be recruiting a Deputy Associate Nurse Director at Acute Sites for Diagnostics, Anaesthetics, Theatres and Critical Care (DATCC).
We are looking for an inspirational leader who is caring, compassionate and motivated to join our strong, empowered and highly skilled nursing family.
The Deputy Associate Nurse Director is responsible with the Associate Nurse Director for achieving and maintaining the highest standard of clinical care by providing leadership to the nursing staff in the Diagnostics, Anaesthetics, Theatres and Critical Care Directorate (DATCC). Participate as a member of the Senior Clinical Management Team to contribute to the delivery of safe, timely value-added care within the DATCC pan-Lothian services. Ensure the delivery and standards of nursing care provided to patients is compliant with national and local policies and guidelines for professional practice and conduct whilst influencing future service improvement and delivery and nursing strategy.
With the Associate Nurse Director, lead the assurance of child protection, adult support and protection and accountable for ensuring systems are in place to maintain compliance with legislation, guidance and standards.
To lead on a portfolio of projects and workstreams as delegated from the Associate Nurse Director, using quality improvement methodologies to support the redesign of nursing services, ensuring effective person-centred care and governance.
Our Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan sets out our Vision, Ambitions and Values that enable excellent care for our patients and service users. It also demonstrates what you can expect from our organisation and what you can aspire to in your own career development. A collaborative, person-focused approach is at the very centre of everything we aspire to achieve, and necessary to deliver care that is high quality, compassionate, safe and effective. We continue to work towards having a diverse and inclusive culture for people who work for us and use our services. We want everyone to realise their full potential and make a positive contribution. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and communities. We are committed to supporting the development of a nursing and midwifery workforce that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We are interested in your passion for developing with us as a leader as well as demonstrating alignment with the values and ambitions set out in our Strategic Plan. We are committed to providing the strong foundations of clinical education with our Clinical Education and Training team, our education co-ordinators, robust induction programmes and preceptorship as well as working with you to build on your leadership.
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact Iain Gorman at iain.gorman@nhs.scot.
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