As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the Executive Director of Nursing plays a critical role in shaping and delivering NHS Golden Jubilee’s strategic vision, governance and performance. This role provides senior professional leadership for nursing and allied health professions and ensures the delivery of safe, effective, highquality and personcentred care across the organisation.
Key areas of responsibility
Clinical Leadership and Quality
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Provide strategic leadership for nursing and AHPs, promoting excellence in clinical practice.
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Ensure continuous improvement in:
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Quality of care
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Infection Prevention and Control
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Patient experience, including feedback, comments, concerns and complaints
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Delivery of personcentred, safe and effective care
Clinical Governance
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Share joint responsibility for Clinical Governance with the Executive Medical Director.
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Promote a culture of accountability, learning and improvement across all patientfacing services.
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Lead on inspections by Health Improvement Scotland and other regulatory bodies.
Workforce and Professional Development
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Support the development of a compassionate, skilled and sustainable nursing workforce.
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Champion professional development, education and talent progression aligned with organisational values and the Kindness Matters ethos.
Patient Experience and Engagement
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Ensure the meaningful involvement of patients, families and the public in shaping services.
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Embed a culture where feedback informs improvement and where kindness, dignity and respect are at the heart of our care.
Innovation and Collaboration
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Work in partnership with Executive colleagues to drive innovation, enhance outcomes and improve patient pathways.
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Influence national healthcare strategy and policy to reflect the needs of NHS Golden Jubilee.
Closing Date 12th June 2026
Interview Date 30th June and 1st July 2026
NHS Golden Jubilee is open to considering flexible working options for this role.
This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
As a disability confident leader we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term health condition covered by the Equality Act 2010 and need support for any stage of the recruitment process please refer to the job pack for more information.
NHS Golden Jubilee encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Job Pack.
