The Group Chief Nurse is a full Executive Director of the Lincolnshire Community Health Services Trust & United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust (the Group) and a member of the unitary Group Board. The role involves working as part of an integrated team and taking lead responsibility for strategic and corporate issues within and outside their immediate portfolio, contributing significantly to the Group's vision and strategic goals.
Key Responsibilities
1. Develop and implement the Nursing strategy in collaboration with the executive team.
2. Develop the strategic direction and shared operational success as a key member of the joint executive, working across pathways and geographical boundaries.
3. Provide professional leadership to Nursing, Midwifery, and Allied Health Professional staff, fostering a culture of continuous professional development and excellence in patient care.
4. Ensure delivery of outstanding patient care and promote a culture of quality and safety.
5. Collaborate with the Group Chief Medical Officer to embed clinical governance across the Group.
6. As the Group Director of Infection Prevention and Control (DIPC), develop strategies to ensure effective infection prevention and control, applying best practices.
7. Advise the Boards of both organizations on matters related to Nursing, Midwifery, and Allied Health Professionals, using performance indicators to assure standards of practice.
About the Group
Located in Lincolnshire, serving over 750,000 people, our Group provides community, acute, and specialist services across Lincolnshire and neighboring counties. In 2023/24, the Group's annual income was approximately £874 million, employing around 11,000 staff.
Services are provided at Lincoln County Hospital, Grantham and District Hospital, Pilgrim Hospital in Boston, and various community locations across Lincolnshire.
Candidate Profile
We seek an inspirational leader to guide our Group into the next phase of integration, emphasizing co-designed services with our population. A relocation package is available according to Trust policy.
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