Are you an experienced senior nurse leader looking to take the next step in your career? We have an exciting opportunity for an exceptional nursing leader to join our Trust and Hospital Group at a pivotal time of transformation and service redesign.
Whilst the postholder will report directly to the Director of Nursing at The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust, there will be opportunities to work collaboratively across the wider Group, leading and supporting key aspects of the portfolio on a Group-wide basis.
This is an exciting time to join us as we progress our transformation agenda and work collectively to deliver the ambitions set out in Lord Darzi's vision for the NHS, including the "left shift" towards prevention, community-based care, and improved population health outcomes.
We are seeking an outstanding values-based leader with a strong senior nursing leadership background, a commitment to innovation, and a passion for delivering exceptional patient care.
As a Deputy Director of Nursing, you will demonstrate a proven track record of senior leadership and successful delivery across a wide portofolio. Working closely with the Director of Nursing, you will support the delivery of strategic and operational priorities relating to quality, safety, patient experience, workforce development, and professional standards.
You will provide visible and credible professional leadership for Nursing, Midwifery, and Allied Health Professionals, ensuring patient experience remains at the heart of everything we do. You will promote excellence in clinical practice, compassionate care, and professional standards.
You will be responsible and accountable for providing comprehensive strategic and operational leadership, guidance, and support to deliver the highest standards of care. You will play a key role in strengthening relationships with regulators, driving improvements in patient experience, and ensuring learning is translated into meaningful and sustainable change.
We are looking for an individual with the drive and ability to inspire others, a passion for developing our future workforce, and the skills to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
You will deputise for the Director of Nursing across the full portfolio of responsibilities as required and contribute to Group-wide nursing leadership initiatives and programmes.
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
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Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
