Deputy Chief Nurse

The role leads on key aspects of nursing governance, quality, patient safety and experience, workforce and education, professional standards. The post holder is the line manager for the safeguarding, infection control and workforce and education teams, The Deputy Chief Nurse provides visible leadership to the nursing workforce, supports organisational transformation and service improvement, and ensures compliance with national standards, legislation and regulatory requirements. The post holder also acts as a senior nurse leader within the Trust and externally, driving innovation, research, quality improvement and the development of a positive, inclusive culture that places patients and their families at the centre of care. Please refer to the JD/PS for details. Job description Job responsibilities The role leads on key aspects of nursing governance, quality, patient safety and experience, workforce and education, professional standards. The post holder is the line manager for the safeguarding, infection control and workforce and education teams, The Deputy Chief Nurse provides visible leadership to the nursing workforce, supports organisational transformation and service improvement, and ensures compliance with national standards, legislation and regulatory requirements. The post holder also acts as a senior nurse leader within the Trust and externally, driving innovation, research, quality improvement and the development of a positive, inclusive culture that places patients and their families at the centre of care. Please refer to the JD/PS for details.