Head of Nursing (Internal Only)

Job overview

**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the ‘ECT Family’ this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.**

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional nurse leader to join the Acute and Integrated Community Care Directorate with a specific focus on patient quality, safety and standards of care to deliver a good patient experience.

The Directorate of Acute and Integrated Community Care is made up of 3 service lines Acute, Urgent and Community Care with a varying range of specialties including Emergency & Acute Medicine, Critical Care, Medical Specialties and 5 Care Communities. You will be a key member of the Directorate working alongside the Deputy Director and Clinical Director.  

We are looking for someone who has a proven track record and substantial experience in the care of patients across a range of specialties and significant experience in a senior nurse leadership role. You should be able to demonstrate dynamic, inspirational and compassionate leadership skills to help us meet the local and national challenges. We are looking for someone committed to continually striving to achieve excellence in patient focused care. 

Hours per week: 37.5

Interview date: 7th January 2025

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Working under the direction of the Deputy Chief Operating Officer and professionally led by the Director of Nursing the post holder will lead on the following key aspects:

Professional and operational leadership

Clinical Governance and quality

Nursing/Midwifery/AHP workforce planning

Service Development

Managing nursing/AHP performance

You will embody our values, have a passion for operational delivery, a passion for patient care and have excellent communication skills.  A proven track record of innovation and success in senior operational and clinical management roles is essential, including high levels of engagement with staff and external partners.

You will be accountable for the professional development of nursing staff.  You will provide professional leadership that will enable, influence, negotiate and engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders to improve patient care and nurse leadership.

As a very senior nurse, you will work with the Director of Nursing and Quality to ensure that professional standards are maintained across the Trust and that the organisation fulfils in total, its mandatory responsibilities concerning safety, risk and governance.

If you are a confident, well organised, strong, and a visible leader with high standards, excellent clinical skills and knowledge with extensive experience of working within an acute trust this is the ideal opportunity for you.

Working for our organisation

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.