Deputy Assistant Director of Nursing in Wakefield inWakefield PUBLISHED FRI 13 JUN 2025 Jump to job information section

About the role The post holder is responsible in union with the Divisional Director of Nursing (DDN) for the quality and patient experience of services throughout theatres and the division of surgery, ensuring optimum standards of patient care via the effective and efficient management of human, financial and physical resources. They will lead on a portfolio of work identified by the DDN, focused on improving the quality of care and patient experience across the divisions supported by the Matrons and Ward, Department Managers. The post holder will deputise for the ADN when necessary, undertaking any responsibilities, as delegated, and leading portfolios of work as required. The post holder will be a member of the senior management team within the division working closely with the Divisional Directors of Nursing, Deputy Directors of Operations, Heads of Clinical Service and Clinical Leads, playing a key role in the development of services and service improvement. They will have a key responsibility for the delivery of the Quality agenda throughout the Division of Surgery with a primary focus on Theatres and Critical care. The post holder will lead nursing practice in collaboration with the DDN and be expected to develop innovative practice in relation to the provision of nursing services to patients. They will be expected to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team with a primary focus on Theatres, Critical care.

Main duties To lead and motivate the Matrons and Ward Managers to ensure a high standard of professionalism, efficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of the Nursing service. Ensure that the Nursing function is proactive and influential in its contribution to the quality and experience of patient care. Establish a culture of continuous improvement and professional excellence. Contribute to the development of Nursing/Midwifery polices for the Trust. Deputise for the Assistant Director of Nursing when required, undertaking any responsibilities, as delegated. Develop a framework to ensure that nurses and midwives actively contribute to the Participate in clinical governance across the Division. Ensure that a culture is developed across the Division that supports the focus on patient experience, no harm and quality of care. Support and lead the quality assurance framework for the Division Advise on and deal with issues of professional discipline, competence and conduct for nurses in accordance with Trust policy Advise and participate in the assessment and mitigation of risk, investigation of incidents and complaints, ensuring lessons are learnt Identify ways of making efficiencies and contribute the Divisional waste reduction program Ensure all staff within areas of responsibility have a quality appraisal and complete mandatory training in line with Trust policy Ensure staff operate within education policies and guidelines contribute to their development / review.

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To direct, lead and motivate the Matrons and Ward Managers to ensure a high standard of professionalism, efficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of the Nursing service. This will include coaching and mentoring, resource planning, standard setting, performance management, team and individual development.

Ensure that the Nursing function is proactive and influential in its contribution to the quality and experience of patient care.

Establish a culture of continuous improvement and professional excellence.

Develop and empower all members of the team to perform to high standards and innovate.

Develop processes to ensure the professional development of nursing within the Division to deliver high quality, patient centered care.

Provide line management, professional advice and support to Matrons within the Division.

Contribute to the development of Nursing/Midwifery polices for the Trust.

Contribute to the development of leadership skills within Specialist Nurses and Ward Managers.

Deputise for the Assistant Director of Nursing when required, undertaking any responsibilities, as delegated.