Deputy Director of Nursing, Quality & Governance

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Full time
Location: Cardiff
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We are delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to help lead the nursing profession and oversee the quality and safety of care in our organisation. We are seeking a driven and inspirational nurse with a proven track record of providing progressive and innovative clinical leadership. The successful candidate will be motivated to work in a national organisation whose ambition is to provide the highest quality of care to the population of Wales.

An exceptional candidate, passionate about nursing, quality, and governance, can provide strong, visible leadership, with a track record of working with a wide range of partner agencies. Innovative and dynamic in their approach, the postholder will be skilled at building relationships at all levels and support and motivate staff in this complex and demanding field of practice. Demonstrating a high level of interpersonal and communication skills, including the application of tact and diplomacy in challenging situations, is essential for this role.

Working with the Executive Director of Quality and Nursing (EDQN) to provide board-level assurance that services within the Trust are being provided in accordance with the relevant legislation and professional requirements. The role requires strong professional leadership with the highest level of interpersonal and communication skills to enable and empower all staff to develop best practice and inspire progressive change.

Working in partnership with key partners internally and externally to strategically influence and support the development and advancement of nursing. Represent the Trust on the all-Wales Deputy Directors of Nursing Peer Group and contribute to the associated work plan as required.

A key clinical leadership position responsible for driving forward high-quality evidence-based care for sustainable change, transformation, and improvement to enhance patient experience and outcomes, contributes to population health and optimises efficiencies across NHS Wales. Work with the Executive Director to develop the Trust’s approach to value-based healthcare and health economics informed approaches to quality improvement and service evaluation, including through quality and equality impact assessments.

Accountable for all aspects of nursing services, including professional practice, workforce, delivery of high-quality evidence-based care, and financial performance through culture, strategy, people, and resource management.

Provide clinical leadership and be a professional visible role model for nurses. Ensure that professional standards are maintained and will drive forward innovation and continuous learning while fostering a culture of multi-disciplinary and professional working.

Highly effective in this senior clinical and strategic nurse leadership role, lead and manage several teams. Responsible for the successful delivery of an extensive portfolio to ensure that the Trust is delivering in all aspects for which they are accountable.

Remarkable People

Our workforce is made up of over 4,000 remarkable people who contribute to the delivery of world-class patient care across Wales, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Whether you work in a patient-facing role or within our range of support services, the work that you do enables us to provide high-quality care, wherever and whenever we’re needed.

The Trust recognises the need for its workforce to represent the diversity of the population it serves across the whole of Wales and seeks to create an environment where diversity is celebrated and inclusivity matters. We are also keen to break down any barriers into the Trust and would encourage applications from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ communities, and disability groups.

Careers within the Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust are diverse and varied, with opportunities arising right across the service. Whatever your skills and background, you’re sure to find a career with us which is fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding.

You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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