Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Chief Nursing Officer
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Chief Nurse
We are seeking an exceptional individual to join us as Chief Nurse. This is a unique opportunity to join our Board and Executive Team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organisation.
About Us
At Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, our vision is to be exceptional – exceptional in the quality of care we provide, exceptional in the support we give our colleagues, and exceptional in the difference we make through our partnerships and within our communities. Our values of Respect, Compassion and Inclusion underpin everything we do and guide how we work together to achieve the best outcomes for patients and staff.
Role Overview
The Chief Nurse will play a vital role in helping us deliver this vision. As a visible and compassionate leader, you will champion excellence in patient care, quality and safety, whilst supporting our ambition to tackle health inequalities, improve population health and ensure that every patient receives outstanding care and experience. You will also help create an environment where our colleagues can thrive, feel valued and be empowered to deliver their very best.
Responsibilities
Reporting directly to the CEO and in partnership with the Medical Director, this executive role is responsible for:
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- Shaping the quality and safety strategy
- Formulation and implementation of supporting plans
- Developing our services in hospital and community settings to improve the overall standard of patient care, in terms of patient safety, clinical effectiveness, patient experience and equality
The post-holder will, in conjunction with the Medical Director:
- Provide executive clinical leadership
- Support the Trust to achieve its vision of providing "high quality care for every patient every day"
- Lead on transforming nursing culture to support the development of high performing teams
- Provide professional leadership and standards for all nurses and midwives, and allied health professionals (AHPs)
- Provide clinical leadership for all multi-disciplinary teams
As a director and senior leader, the post-holder will:
- Represent the Trust at various external settings including the Acute Provider Collaborative and the South East London ICS
- Model and promote the vision and values of the Trust both internally and externally
- Ensure the delivery of high quality services and patient and staff experience
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Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Our People Are Our Greatest Asset. When We Feel Supported And Happy At Work, This Positivity Reaches Those Very People We Are Here For, The Patients. Engaged Employees Perform At Their Best And Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Initiatives Contribute To Cultivate a Culture Of Engagement. We Have Four Staff Networks, a Corporate EDI Team And a Suite Of Programmes And Events Which Aim To Insert The 5 Aspirations
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Finn McNulty
- Job title: Hunter Healthcare Resourcing
- Email address: fmcnulty@hunter-healthcare.com
- Telephone number: 07966 006091
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