Interim Deputy Chief Nursing Officer

Description

A Interim Deputy Chief Nursing Officer is required for a Acute NHS Trust in the South East of England for 6 months at Band 9. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a large Acute Trust to provide safe and effective nursing to large population. The role is ideally to start as soon as possible.

Core Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy: Deputise for the Chief Nursing Officer; lead strategic planning and nursing standards. Professional Oversight: Provide leadership to 6,000 nurses, midwives, and AHPs; ensure continuous improvement in patient care. Governance & Compliance: Interface with regulatory bodies; oversee risk management, safeguarding, infection control, and digitalisation. Workforce & Development: Lead workforce planning, recruitment, development; manage budgets and efficiency savings. Quality & Innovation: Drive service redesign, quality improvement, and evidence–based practice; promote research and audit. External Engagement: Represent the Trust nationally; build partnerships across health and social care systems. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: Champion inclusive practices and improve outcomes for protected groups

Essential Qualifications

RN/RM/RSCN registration Masters in health–related subject Extensive senior nursing and managerial experience Proven track record in clinical leadership and change management

Essential experience

Extensive senior nursing and managerial experience within a large acute Trust Extensive experience as an experienced clinical practitioner Demonstrated breadth and depth of understanding of current NHS Policy and ability to interpret and implement in practice Significant experience across a range of health care priorities Experience in developing clinical teams Experience of working with national programmes and initiatives

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