Main area Associate Director of Nursing Grade Band 8c Contract 6 months (Fixed Term or Secondment ending Sept 2027) Hours Part time - 30 hours per week (oncall rota (manager oncall)) Job ref 343-8364375-RB-SK
Site Epsom and St Helier Hospital Town Carshalton Salary £85,641 - £97,746 plus oncall supplement 2% Salary period Yearly Closing 18/11/2026 23:59
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Job overview
Part Time - Associate Director of Nursing
Fix term/Secondment - 6 Months
As part of the directorate senior management team, the Associate Director ofNursing will work alongside the Director of Nursing / AHP to support the delivery of quality governance for the Cancer and Clinical Services Division. They will supportthe improvement and strengthening of quality of care (patient safety, patient experience and clinical effectiveness) by working closely with Heads of Services and local governance leads. A key part of the role will include ensuring the delivery of CQC standards across the division, with an element of On-Call.
Main duties of the job
Work with the Director of Nursing / AHP and Divisional Medical and Operational Directors to meet the Cancer and Clinical Services division’s key performance targets, leading effective and efficient delivery operational and clinical services with particular emphasis on effective clinical care, as well as implementing the strategic, financial and operational plans and efficiently deploying the resources of the Division.
Working for our organisation
St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about the role
Person specification
- Evidence of significant continuing professional and leadership development.
- Substantial experience & understanding the delivery of quality & safety in the clinical areas, including identifying and managing risk
- Master’s Degree
- Significant budgetary experience and demonstrable experience of achieving financial savings without compromising clinical care.
- Detailed knowledge of effective CNS job planning to ensure quality of care is maintained whilst maintaining operational performance.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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