Director of Nursing

The Director of Nursing is accountable to the ICB executive Director of Nursing and will support in ensuring the ICB exercises its functions effectively, efficiently, economically, with good governance and in accordance with the terms of the ICB constitution. The Director of Nursing will support the Executive Nurse and the ICB Board with advice and guidance in relation all aspects of the ICB statutory duties and guidance relating to the role.

They will support and lead aspects of the quality improvement strategy for the ICB working with all providers and will ensure the ICB is able to deliver its statutory responsibilities for delivery at place in key areas such as CHC, SEND & Safeguarding, Quality, and safety.

The role is part of the Executive Director of Nursing team to provide high quality clinical and professional leadership that this is embedded at all levels of the system as set out in the guidance on effective clinical and care professional leadership. and will provide senior nursing leadership supporting the development and delivery of the long-term plan for the ICB working with the medical director and clinical communities across the Integrated Care System.

Developing and leading on the delivery of key aspects of the strategy will ensure that the work reflects and integrates the strategies of all relevant partner organisations of the ICB, with a particular focus on developing and embedding the patient safety response framework and quality improvement at Place., Through Place Quality & Safeguarding Structures ensure Place based leadership for safeguarding adults and children and children looked after, ensuring that the ICB discharges its statutory responsibility appropriately including as required, representation of health economy partners on Adult and Childrens Local Safeguarding Boards / Committees.

As part of the senior nursing team utilise a collaborative approach and professional leadership skills to influence the highest standards of care and experience through effective place based clinical and professional networks.

Take a lead on behalf of the Executive Director of Nursing for driving forward the statutory agenda and develop collaborative approaches to quality improvement and safety systems which reduce health inequalities and improves patient safety across the ICS.

Provide as part of the senior nursing team of the ICB, assurance to NHSE, CQC and other external partners and regulators in relation to quality and safeguarding related areas working with all external agencies to support the improvement of quality and safety within PLACE and across the integrated care system.

As part of the senior nursing team provide professional input and advice for all professionals working to develop and deliver the ICB strategy to ensure the strategy promotes clinical effectiveness and quality improvements and provides assurance of safety and quality to the ICB.

In West Yorkshire we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity we see this as a strength and part of our founding mission, values and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers patient outcomes.

We are jointly committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all, and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff.

Interviews will take place on November 7th , at White Rose House, 1 West Parade Street, Wakefield, WF1 1LT.