Chief Nursing & Patient Safety Leader

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; Remote; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Forth Valley invites applications for a Head of Nursing within the Acute Services Directorate Office. Based at FVRH, the post leads professional nursing standards, strengthens clinical governance and quality improvement across the organisation, and deputises for the Chief Nurse.

The role emphasizes visible leadership, patient safety, and a strong focus on compliance with professional standards and safeguarding, with PVG scheme requirements noted.

Qualifications

• Senior nursing leadership experience indicated by role as Head of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible, credible and compassionate professional nursing leadership across NHS Forth Valley.
• Support delivery of safe, effective, high-quality care and strengthen assurance, professional standards and quality improvement.
• Deputise for the Chief Nurse and ensure clinical governance, patient safety and safeguarding are embedded.

Job description

NHS Forth Valley invites applications for a Head of Nursing within the Acute Services Directorate Office. Based at FVRH, the post leads professional nursing standards, strengthens clinical governance and quality improvement across the organisation, and deputises for the Chief Nurse.

The role emphasizes visible leadership, patient safety, and a strong focus on compliance with professional standards and safeguarding, with PVG scheme requirements noted.