Lead Nurse for Trauma and Neuro Services

The Lead Nurse will provide credible and visible nurse leadership both within the clinical group and as a key member of the corporate nursing team. Together with the Group Director of Nursing and AHP’s, Group Clinical Director and Group Director of Operations, the Lead Nurse will be responsible for the supporting the delivery of the organizational strategy, the annual operational plan and financial performance and in addition, provide clear operational leadership in patient flow / discharge planning.

Within this context, the Lead Nurse will work within the group on quality, safety, and patient experience, along with workforce oversight and planning. The role will also include any corporate objectives that reflect the Chief Nursing Officer portfolio.

The Lead Nurse may be required to lead on corporate issues outside their immediate sphere of responsibility in order to achieve the corporate objectives of the Trust.

Through living trust values, the Lead Nurse will demonstrate their passion for continuous improvement towards world class.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively and positively contribute to the successful overall performance of the Trust.
• Proactively, meaningfully and consistently demonstrate the Trust Values in everyday practice, decision making and interactions with patients and colleagues.
• To be an ambassador for the nursing profession within and external to the trust and to uphold the NMC professional practice standards outlined in the Code.
• To take a lead in the management of specific nursing functions across the trust’s group structure as agreed with the Group Director of Nursing, and AHP’s, Group Clinical Director and Group Director of Operations.
• Become proficient in UHCWi methodology, commissioning and leading quality improvement and instilling a discipline of daily management and standard work.
• Provide senior nurse leadership within the group, working alongside the Group Director of Nursing and AHP’s to deliver high quality performance.
• Together with the Group Director of Nursing and AHP’s, Group Clinical Director and Group Director of Operations, ensure that local objectives are aligned to the trust organizational strategy and quality strategy.
• Provide professional leadership across the group and line manage senior nurses as indicated.
  
  

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sarah Hartley Job title: Group Director of Nursing and AHP's Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 02476966194