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Essential
36 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Patient focused
- Other
Committed to the positive leadership and development of nursing, midwifery, and allied health professionals
- Other
Professional maturity
- Skills
Ability to function effectively at Trust Board and equivalent level
- Skills
Demonstrate leadership and management skills
- Skills
Ability to lead and manage complexity and unpredictability, to make difficult decisions and to solve problems
- Skills
Ability to self-start and prioritise own workload and that of others
- Skills
Ability to manage resources effectively (esp. financial and human)
- Skills
Ability to work collaboratively and strategically
- Skills
Systematic and analytical
- Skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
- Skills
Excellent presentation skills in both verbal and written forms
- Skills
Evidence of effective working relationships
- Skills
Highly developed problem-solving skills
- Skills
Competent with basic IT skills (word processing, spreadsheets etc)
- Skills
Good verbal and report writing skills
- Skills
Skilled negotiator
- Knowledge
Recent and extensive clinical, managerial and leadership credibility and experience
- Knowledge
Recent experience of managing complex professional matters/issues
- Knowledge
Financially astute/business-aware
- Knowledge
Understanding and appreciation of diversity
- Knowledge
Key issues and pace of change facing the NHS nationally and locally, assess and describe impact on the nursing professions and services.
- Knowledge
Principles and impact of the NHS Constitution
- Experience
Significant management and leadership experience to including experience of working at a senior level
- Experience
Demonstrable experience of leading clinical innovation or leading change within clinical practice
- Experience
Demonstrable experience in , workforce planning, managing resources budgetary and financial management
- Experience
Demonstrable experience in development of Nursing/ therapies as professional in their practice
- Experience
Evidence of relevant involvement in meeting the Trust Quality and Patient Safety objectives
- Experience
Evidence of making operational judgements involving highly complex facts/ situations
- Experience
Demonstrate the ability to maintain high standards of care and team management over a sustained period.
- Experience
Evidence of networking ,working effectively across organisational and professional boundaries
- Qualifications
First level registration NMC/Registered AHP HCPC
- Qualifications
Degree level qualification or equivalent in relevant discipline
- Qualifications
Evidence of education to Master’s level or equivalent experience
- Qualifications
Significant evidence of post registration continued professional development
- Qualifications
Evidence of Leadership development
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Knowledge and understanding of computerised financial, management, budgetary management, and workforce information systems
- Knowledge
Knowledge and understanding of governance arrangements and standards in the NHS and the wider health and social care economy
- Experience
Research experience
- Qualifications
Post-graduate/registration Management or Training qualification /equivalent
Job overview
We are seeking an exceptional nursing leader to join our senior leadership team as Divisional Director of Nursing for Medicine and Emergency Care at our Aintree Hospital site.
This is a pivotal role providing strategic and operational nursing leadership across a large and diverse portfolio of services, including Emergency Department, Acute Medicine, General Medicine, Specialist Medicine and associated clinical services. As a key member of the Divisional triumvirate, you will work in partnership with the Divisional Medical Director and Divisional Director of Operations to deliver outstanding clinical outcomes, high quality patient care and an exceptional patient experience.
You will lead a substantial nursing and multidisciplinary workforce, championing professional standards, innovation, quality improvement and workforce development while ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of Medicine and Emergency Care at Aintree Hospital, influence care delivery at scale and make a lasting difference to the lives of patients, families and staff.
The post holder reports directly to the Director of Nursing of the Aintree site which forms part of the University Hospitals of Liverpool Group structure.
Main duties of the job
Reporting to the Director of Nursing the post holder will be an integral member of the Divisional Senior Management Team and will be responsible for the delivery of the Division’s nursing strategy in conjunction with the Trust’s overall strategy.
The Divisional Director of Nursing (DDN) will work with Divisional Medical Director and Divisional Director of Operations to drive operational performance and planning within the Division. The post holder will work closely with other Divisions, Executive / Corporate Directors, and external partners in order to achieve Trust objectives and make a positive contribution to the provision of health services across the local economy.
The leadership and line management of the Division’s senior nursing staff, including their recruitment, selection, supervision, direction, performance management and appraisal/ continuing professional development.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the detailed Job Description for full details and main responsibilities that are required for the role.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Divisional Director of Nursing with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Liverpool, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Director of nursing role. The advertised salary is £94,356 - £108,814 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 17 Sep 2026.
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