Divisional Director of Nursing - Emergency Department
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Overview
We are looking for an outstanding leader who is both compassionate and visionary to lead our Emergency Department. You will be an experienced ED nursing leader who thrives in complex environments and has determination and resilience to drive improvements in emergency care. You will have a proven track record of leading change in urgent or emergency care settings.
You will provide strategic nursing leadership for our busy Emergency Department, ensuring safe high-quality and patient-centred care.
We are currently undergoing a full Urgent & Emergency Care refurbishment programme in collaboration with Wirral Community Health & Care Trust. This will create a single point of access between ED and the Urgent Treatment Centre and a state of the art department. We have a dedicated team committed to delivering the best care who will support you in this role.
If you are ready to take on a demanding but rewarding leadership role and make a real difference in our Emergency Department we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
The Divisional Director of Nursing will provide senior leadership whilst working cohesively within the Divisional Triumvirate of the Emergency Department (ED).
The postholder will support the Divisional Director (DD) to manage the operational performance of the ED.
The post holder acts as delegated lead for safety, quality, governance and patient experience.
The post holder will work with the division to develop the strategic direction and vision which maximises business efficiency, effectiveness, flexibility and staff morale.
They will support the development of a culture within the ED, which is open and transparent that supports and empowers innovation, creativity and learning both at all levels. The Divisional Director of Nursing will provide strong visible and professional leadership to nursing and allied healthcare staff across the ED.
They will be accountable for the direct delivery of safe, effective clinical care and will advise the Divisional Management Team on professional nursing and other clinical staff groups (AHPs) issues. The postholder will be the Divisional lead and link for both the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and the Director of Nursing on all nursing related matters.
The Divisional Director of Nursing will work with senior managers across the organisation to ensure effective patient flow including the effective use of beds whilst maintaining quality of care. The post holder will participate in the executive on call rota.
About the Trust
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve 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.
Contact details
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Julie Roy
Job title: Deputy Chief Nurse
Email address: julie.roy1@nhs.net
Telephone number: 0151 604 7221
Alternative contact:
Dave Massey, Divisional Director of Operations, Emergency Department
d.massey2@nhs.net
0151 678 5111 extn 7532
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