East London Foundation Trust is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Nursing who has the passion and skill to make a sustainable lasting difference to our population and those we serve. Providing influential and visible leadership to shape nursing and clinical practice to deliver the highest quality mental health care in complex and increasingly integrated health economy.

The role requires an individual who has a forward thinking approach to clinical leadership with an ability to demonstrate continuous improvements in nursing practice.

The trust is committed to our people plan to retain, develop, support and attract staff focusing on improving staffs health, safety and wellbeing. Working with universities and Health Education England.

Ensuring equity of access, experience and outcomes is especially important to us, our strategy commits us to address issues of inequality for staff and these who use our services.

Working with the borough teams, primarily Luton and Bedford mental health services, the director of nursing will provide a proactive, value adding, strategic leadership working internally and with place based strategic partners.

The Director of Nursing will support the Chief nurse across the full range of duties and responsibilities and work collaboratively with other executives, disciplines and departments to deliver outstanding care.

Main duties of the job

Professional Lead for Nurses across the Trust

Support and Develop Nursing staff in line with Nursing andMidwifery Code of conduct

Lead for corporate services

Lead of Work streams delegated by Chief Nurse/ Chief Executive

Deputise for Chief Nurse

Work to support the Trust to deliver strategic aim Role Model Trust Values

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information, please refer to the attached detailed job description and main responsibilities for this vacancy.

Person Specification

Registered Nurse (RMN) Valid NMC registration Leadership development training

Essential

• Second Nursing Qualification Specialist Nursing Qualification Nurse Practitioner Recognized management S Page 8 of 10 training Trained in QI Nonmedical prescriber

Desirable

• Second Nursing Qualification Specialist Nursing Qualification Nurse Practitioner Recognized management S Page 8 of 10 training Trained in QI Nonmedical prescriber

Theoretical knowledge and extensive practical Substantial experience at a senior management level

Essential

• Experience of managing projects across multidisciplinary teams Experience of reporting to the Board

Desirable

• Experience of managing projects across multidisciplinary teams Experience of reporting to the Board

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

9 Alie Street

9 Alie Street

London

E1 8DE

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