At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values.
Are you currently in a senior nursing role and looking for a new challenge? Do you have a 'can do' attitude, excellent leadership skills and want to progress?
If you answered yes to the above then you could be making a positive difference to our patients and staff in a worthwhile, valued and rewarding role with Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to work within the South West Thames Renal and Transplant Division at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust where the Divisional Director of Nursing, alongside the Divisional Director of Operations and Divisional Medical Director, is expected to deliver the effective integrated clinical, operational and financial performance of the Division.
This role will develop renal services across the South West Thames Renal and Transplant Division geography, working closely with colleagues at St George’s Hospital and identify ways to work more closely together to offer the best care to patients across the catchment area for the Group.
This role will take the lead on quality, safety and patient experience across the Division, contributing to the Quality Improvement plan as well as contributing to the Corporate Nursing agenda and having a portfolio that reflects this as delegated by the Site and Group Chief Nurse.
The Divisional Director of Nursing will have responsibility for the nursing strategy for the division, ensuring effective implementation of both national and local strategies and the achievement of service objectives within the available resources.
To enable them to execute this responsibility, the post holder is expected to provide proactive and visible leadership. Leadership will span four key areas: service leadership, people and personal leadership, quality leadership and collaborative leadership.
St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
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Safeguarding and DBS Checks
We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For roles with direct access to these groups, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. All staff are expected to understand and uphold their safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role.
