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NHS Forth Valley provides health services across a population of 306.000. There are currently 3500 Nursing & Midwifery WTE staff employed. We work in partnership with two local council and integration boards to deliver improved health and social care for our local communities.
This portfolio is under review for restructuring into Partnership & Mental Health and Acute & Corporate, and will be recruiting through this process.
As Director of Nursing, you will provide energy, drive, leadership in partnership with colleagues, in the delivery of continuous improvement in the clinical and professional performance of NHS Forth Valley, with a specific focus on:
- Quality of clinical care delivered in multidisciplinary and Nursing teams.
- Workforce/workload planning in line with legislation
- Continuous improvement of clinical practice and positive patient experience, with a particular emphasis on standards of clinical care, including and the development of improvement and assurance plans in the management of inspection and other regulatory processes.
- Patient safety and public protection of vulnerable adults and children.
- Healthcare Environment Inspections and Healthcare Acquired Infection Prevention.
- Learning from events and feedback, reviewing past care to influence improvements in future care
- Patient Affairs, including feedback/complaints, claims and communication
- Delivery of Person-Centred Care.
We are looking for a highly professional registered nurse who is an inspiring individual and strategic thinker with the ability to create the conditions and deliver the leadership, confidence and respect necessary to bring about sustainable change. You will be an exceptional individual with vision, drive, passion and professional credibility, as well as a broad range of operational experience, strategic and professional skills.
You will be able to communicate effectively with a range of audiences and have a proven track record of building high performing teams bringing about change, in a complex healthcare system. Experienced in corporate work and as a key member of the senior nursing leadership team you will be expected to contribute beyond your defined portfolio.
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk
For a confidential discussion or to arrange a visit to NHS Forth Valley, please contact Frances Dodd, Executive Nurse Director – frances.dodd2@nhs.scot or Karen Goudie, Director of Nursing (current post holder) karen.goudie2@nhs.scot
Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.
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NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.