Deputy Chief Nurse

West London NHS Trust; Southall; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

West London NHS Trust in London is seeking a Deputy Chief Nurse to provide strategic, values-based leadership, champion patient safety, care, and experience, and to act as a role model for the nursing workforce.

You will lead the nursing and quality agenda, guide pre- and post-registration education, and influence at the highest levels across the organisation and Integrated Care System, collaborating with the Chief Nurse and Directors of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide director-level nursing leadership and governance.
• Lead the nursing and quality agenda, including education and training for pre- and post-registration staff.
• Influence at the highest levels across the organisation and the wider Integrated Care System.

Job description

We are excited to invite applications for the role of Deputy Chief Nurse at West London NHS Trust. We are seeking a dynamic and high-achieving leader who will champion improvement through compassion. Partnering closely with the Chief Nurse and our Directors of Nursing, you will offer strategic, values-based leadership, ensuring the delivery of exceptional standards in patient safety, care, experience and serving as an inspiring role model for our nursing workforce. Your leadership will empower our staff to deliver high-quality patient care, fostering an inclusive culture aligned with our Trust values.

Main duties of the job

We seek someone with demonstrable skills in director level nursing leadership and governance, who is deeply passionate about our people, our patients, their families and the public service we provide. Central to your role will be leading with kindness, dignity, respect, and care for colleagues, patients, and their families.

In this visible and purposeful leadership role, your focus will be on the nursing and quality agenda. You will also lead pre and post-registration nurse education and training. Working largely independently, you will credibly influence at the highest levels across the organisation and the wider Integrated Care System.

If you are committed to quality, safety and efficiency and ready to help us achieve our vision and values, we warmly welcome your application.