Associate Director of Nursing and Quality Lead

2 days ago


Wakefield, Wakefield, United Kingdom NHS Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Associate Director of Nursing and Quality to join our team at South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust. As a key member of our Nursing, Quality and Professions Directorate, you will play a crucial role in shaping the strategic direction of our nursing and quality services.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in nursing and quality improvement, with experience in leading and managing teams to deliver high-quality patient care. You will be responsible for developing and implementing policies and strategies to improve patient safety and quality of care, as well as working closely with our Deputy Director of Nursing, Quality and Professions to achieve our Trust's strategic objectives.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and ambitious individual to join our team and contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient care. If you have a passion for nursing and quality improvement, and are looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Lead and manage the Nursing, Quality and Professions Directorate to deliver high-quality patient care and improve patient safety.
  2. Develop and implement policies and strategies to improve patient safety and quality of care.
  3. Work closely with our Deputy Director of Nursing, Quality and Professions to achieve our Trust's strategic objectives.
  4. Manage and develop a team of nursing and quality professionals to deliver high-quality patient care.
  5. Collaborate with other departments and teams to ensure seamless delivery of patient care.
Requirements
  • Substantial post-registration experience at a senior level in an NHS Trust.
  • Experience of strategic planning and development.
  • Experience of building personal and professional credibility with Board, management and clinical teams and staff.
  • Demonstrable political judgement and astuteness in understanding and working with complex policy and diverse interest groups.
  • Demonstrable expertise in clinical, service and business management functions including in the application of HR and finance to achieve outcomes in agreed timeframes.
  • Significant and proven track record of strategic and operational management and delivery.
  • Experience of working across children's, adult, mental health and learning disability services.
  • A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years.
  • Ability to concentrate despite frequent interruptions where work pattern is unpredictable.
  • A current driving licence and access to a car during the working day.
  • Advanced knowledge in professional conduct, competency, policies, procedures and referral to professional bodies.
  • Ability to be intellectually flexible and to look beyond existing structures, ways of working, boundaries and organisations to produce more effective and innovative service delivery and partnerships.
  • An understanding of the national, regional and local healthcare landscape.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the equality and diversity agenda.
  • Ability to analyse highly complex numerical data and written information, assess options and draw appropriate conclusions.
  • Significant highly developed professional leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, persuade, motivate, involve and develop staff and teams and have them understand the Trust's and your performance expectations.
  • Ability to communicate with clinical, academic and other partners, at all levels.
  • Leadership, vision, long-term strategic thinking and planning with a sense of managing political situations effectively.
  • Good knowledge of NHS performance requirements and experience in delivery.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and career progression. Our Trust is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment, and we welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by [insert date].



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