Deputy Director of Nursing Leadership Profile
Key Relationships: Director of Nursing & Midwifery
Deputy Chief Executive
Director of Operations
Heads of Nursing & Matrons
Sisters & Charge Nurses
Divisional General Managers
Associate Medical Directors/Lead Clinicians
Integrated Governance Team
Human Resources
Educational Establishments
Role Summary:
To lead and co-ordinate a range of activities that promote excellence in nursing and midwifery practice through utilisation of evidence and research.
To contribute to the formulation, implementation and evaluation of the Nursing and Midwifery Strategy.
Act as Nursing Lead for Undergraduate and Post Graduate Programmes.
Work in collaboration with colleagues from other organisations to develop effective networks.
To provide Senior Management presence and site management function for the General Hospital Site.
To co-ordinate recruitment retention and redesign activities in order to maximise utilisation of skills and knowledge and reduce vacancies and the use of temporary staff.
To deputise in the absence of the Director of Nursing & Midwifery
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
1. Clinical / Professional
2. Infection Control
3. Workforce Planning and Development
4. Management
5. Education and Research
6. Integrated Governance
1. Clinical / Professional
Lead and coordinate the identification and formulation of evidence based nursing and midwifery practice and guidelines
2. Infection Control
In conjunction with the Nursing Director lead the nursing and midwifery contribution to the Trust objective to reduce and prevent healthcare acquired infection
3. Workforce Planning and Development
Identify opportunities for role advancement in line with the Chief Nursing Officers “Ten key roles for nurses and midwives”.
4. Management
Provide visible and accessible site leadership creating a climate where individuals understand their roles and responsibilities and people are empowered to be effective in their role.
5. Education and Research
Liaise with academic institutions and other partner organisations to identify opportunities for multi-professional collaboration
6. Integrated Governance
Develop and evaluate models of clinical supervision and reflection in order to support professional practice and improvements in patient care
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