Chief Nursing Officer

4 weeks ago


Preston Lancashire, United Kingdom Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Are you ready to take your nursing career to the next level? If so seize this opportunity and join us at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Become a vital part of our team committed to delivering exceptional healthcare to our community. We're seeking someone with a proven track record of delivery in senior healthcare positions, someone who thrives in demanding operational environments and leads clinically with confidence.


Your Role: As our Deputy Chief Nursing Officer, you'll be at the forefront of driving change and innovation in nursing practice. Your expert knowledge of safeguarding, infection prevention and control, improvement methodology, safe staffing, and patient safety will be invaluable as you lead our nursing team to new heights.


Join a vibrant and supportive team committed to excellence in patient care.
Make a real impact by shaping the future of nursing practice and clinical services.
Access to ongoing professional development and opportunities for growth.
Get ready to step into a dynamic role where you'll team up with our Chief Nursing Officer to drive consistency, innovation, and high standards of care across Lancashire Teaching Hospitals. As a key player in our team, you'll offer expert advice to a diverse range of staff, develop strategic initiatives, implement policies, and track outcomes. Your efforts will guarantee that the quality and safety of care at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals consistently meet and exceed industry standards.
Welcome to Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, where we're dedicated to delivering exceptional care to our local community and beyond. With specialist and district general hospital services catering to a population of 350,000 and 1.Our Vision: At Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, patient care is paramount. We believe that by fostering a positive working environment where staff feel valued, supported, and empowered, we can achieve the best outcomes for both patients and our dedicated team members.


Every member of our team plays a vital role in delivering excellent care with compassion. We take immense pride in our hospitals and the quality of care we provide. Joining Lancashire Teaching Hospitals means becoming part of a community where your contributions truly make a difference.


Opportunities Await: In return for your dedication, we're committed to supporting your personal and professional development. You'll collaborate with a diverse multiprofessional team in a positive environment filled with exciting transformational projects. Here, you'll have the chance to stretch and test your leadership skills while making a meaningful impact on patient care.


Join Our Team: Together, we'll continue to push boundaries, drive innovation, and provide outstanding care to those who need it most.
In the absence of the Chief Nursing Officer, you'll take the reins, covering both professional and executive director responsibilities. You'll oversee the operational, human, and physical resource management of our Corporate Nursing, Midwifery, and AHP Nursing portfolio, ensuring everything runs smoothly.


Partnering with a fellow Deputy Chief Nursing Officer, you'll share the Chief Nursing Officer's portfolio, collaborating closely to deliver top-notch performance and results. Working hand in hand with the Chief AHP and Divisional Midwifery and Nursing Directors, you'll ensure a cohesive approach to the portfolio across the organization. Plus, you'll take the lead on strategic corporate projects, managing associated budgets and undertaking Person In Position Of Trust duties.


Educated to Master's degree level or equivalent experience
Management qualification or relevant experience
Evidence of continuous professional development

Significant NHS experience with post registration experience, with significant experience at a senior level
Experience of managing large scale projects and change management
Experience of analysing, developing and implementing local or national policy at organisational level
Experience of preparing reports, analysing highly complex data for Boards, Committees and working groups
Detailed knowledge of the changing nature of non-medical professions
Detailed knowledge of the educational framework for nursing both undergraduate and postgraduate
Understands the commissioning and funding of education

Experience of General Management


Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Preston Hospital



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