Associate Director of Nursing

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Upton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Associate Director of Nursing to uphold and deliver high standards of patient care within the Division of Surgery. Candidates will need a robust background in nursing, adept management skills, and a dedication to patient-focused care. This role is essential for maintaining excellent service and achieving divisional goals in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• A senior nurse with a wealth of experience in diverse clinical environments.
• Demonstrable capability in a managerial role with a focus on care delivery.
• Ability to meet performance targets and manage budgetary constraints.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the senior manager on call rota.
• Support the smooth running of the division by achieving goals and KPIs.
• Assist in managing staff and budgets effectively.

Skills

Experienced in clinical settings

Recent management experience

Strong leadership skills

Passionate about patient care

Job description

Overview

We are delighted to announce the opportunity to invite applicants to the post of Associate Director of Nursing within the Division of Surgery.

The successful candidate will be an experienced, enthusiastic and highly motivated senior nurse who is passionate about ensuring that the highest standard of care is provided to every patient, every time. The role requires experience in a wide variety of clinical settings and recent management experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the senior manager on call rota.
• Assist and support the Divisional Director of Nursing in the smooth running of the specialty within the clinical division, ensuring the delivery of divisional goals and KPIs with a particular focus on excellent, sustainable care delivery.
• Work closely with the Divisional Director of Nursing to support the delivery of professional standards pertaining to the clinical services.
• Support the Divisional Director of Nursing in the delivery of staff and budgetary management, ensuring that performance targets and strategic objectives are met, including supporting the management of capacity and demand in order to achieve national and local standards.

About the Trust

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula with a coastline and countryside surroundings and great activities for residents.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, serving a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint. We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m. The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.