Deputy Head of Nursing

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, motivated and experienced Nurse Leader to join the Senior Nursing team within the Cancer, Haematology, Urology, Gastroenterology and General Surgery Clinical Management Group (CHUGGS, CMG). The applicant must be able to demonstrate good evidence of leadership, change management and be able to deliver transformational projects in line with the operational demands of the CMG.

The Deputy Head of Nursing will be assigned specific projects relating to the nursing workforce, quality and patient safety.

They will be responsible for the performance management of key performance indicators related to the nursing contribution to service delivery within the CMG., Supported by the Head of Nursing you will be able to demonstrate professional ability, innovative thinking and be able to articulate a clear vision for future Patient care.

Key elements of the role relate to:

Lead and participate in developments that enhance the patient / carer experience.

Providing clear and visible leadership to patients and staff.

To be responsible for agreeing, monitoring and implementing standards of clinical and non-clinical care ensuring that the highest standards are continually met.

Implicit within the post is the need to prioritise and lead a diverse team. You will be expected to establish and maintain close liaison with other team members working within the CMG for the overriding objective of maintaining and improving an efficient and a high quality progressive service.

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,


• being a great place to work,


• partnerships for impact, and


• research and education excellence


And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,


• we are proud,


• we are inclusive, and


• we are one team


This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.