Head of Nursing

Job overview

Provide all necessary support to the overall leadership, direction and management of nursing staff the Emergency Department and Same Day Emergency Care Unit.

• Leadership: Overseeing nursing teams and ensuring high-quality patient care.
• Mentorship: Providing guidance and support to nursing staff.
• Quality Improvement: Implementing strategies to enhance patient outcomes and safety.
• Collaboration: Working with multidisciplinary teams to improve service delivery.

Interviews: tbc

Main duties of the job

Function as the senior professional lead within the department.

Ensure compliance with policies, clinical & professional standards.

Promote patient safety and lead on risk.

Governance lead for the department.

Support with patient flow through the Department.

Budget management.

On occasions deputise in the absence of the Deputy Director of Nursing.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document (Job Description) which contains more information about the role.