Divisional Director of Nursing - SACCT

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. The post holder will: Provide nursing advice to the Divisional Director to ensure that the division is working within the correct legislative quality and statutory nursing and midwifery requirements. The DDN is clinically accountable for the safe delivery of the clinical services within the division. Will provide vision and leadership in the development of the overall nursing agenda, taking the lead on the development of policies, care pathways and protocols ensuring implementation of these strategies and policies throughout the Division and Trust. Act on behalf of the Deputy Director and Executive Director of Nursing in the delivery of the corporate and professional agenda within their designated division. Deputise for the Deputy and Director of Nursing on a range of identified committees as required. Lead on nursing workforce and safe staffing analysis and reviews across the division. Be the responsible officer to determine and approve policies in relation to nursing practice and patient care across the division. Undertake large scale detailed reviews of local practice to benchmark against national guidelines which lead to improvements in patient and staff safety. Manage aspects of Nursing/clinical complaints within the Division and when required will meet in conjunction with the Head of Service with families and carers This post will have lead responsibility for key areas of work / projects across the trust and within the Division working across all areas of responsibility with a particular focus on operational and clinical practice variations, education and training. Is responsible for leading effective work within multi-disciplinary teams to ensure the division and Trust discharges its functions effectively and efficiently. Is responsible for ensuring Nursing / Clinical Services meet their performance and governance objectives whilst maintaining a balance between the corporate, clinical and professional agendas with the ultimate goal of safety and quality for staff, patients / service users. Develops and maintains key relationships with colleagues within the Trust and its partners and contributes to Fylde Coast wide networks and working groups. Develops and maintains key relationships with Local Authority Partnerships in designing and delivering integrated services where appropriate