Ensure that, based on the needs of the patients and their families, care is delivered to the highest standard, maintaining the patient's dignity at all times. Wherever possible, the aim is to promote independence and restore healthy living. Assist in establishing and maintaining a high quality environment for patients and staff that delivers excellent care to patients and supports the achievement of all local and national access targets. Through personal leadership and influence, contribute to maintaining the highest standards of clinical and environmental hygiene, to assure infection control standards and eliminate hospital-acquired infections.
Assist in promoting and developing the culture of a learning organisation, that is fully committed to providing excellence in both health and customer care, and to providing continuous improvement. Participate in Continuous Professional Development, thus enabling the Trust to enhance its reputation for high quality education, learning and development, and research. Use all resources wisely, and promote a culture of value for money and return on investment. The department has a commitment to the quality indicators set out by the Government.
The applicant will be expected to contribute to achieving that goal through development of policies and pathways and by innovation in the service provision.