Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trauma and Neurosciences  triumvirate and the wider senior nursing team as the Group Director of Nursing and AHP's (GDNA).  

The GDNA for Trauma and Neurosciences will have knowledge and expertise in Trauma and Neurosciences and so able to provide credible and visible leadership within the clinical group and as a key member of the corporate nursing teams.  Alongside the Group Clinical Director and Group Director of Operations, the GDNA will be responsible for the delivery of the organisational strategy, the annual operational plan and financial performance.  In addition provide clear operational leadership in patient flow/discharge planning.  

The GDNA will lead on quality, safety and patient experience across the group, whilst also delivering corporate objectives that reflect the Chief Nursing Officer portfolio.  Trauma and Neurosciences are proud to be part of an organisation that is designated Pathway to Excellence.  The GDNA will lead with positivity and be part of the journey to redesignation in 2026.

Through living trust values, the GDNA will demonstrate their passion for continuous improvement towards world class.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP. 

Main duties of the job

• Proactively and positively contribute to the successful overall performance of the Trust.
• Proactively, meaningfully and consistently demonstrate the Trust Values in every day practice, decision making and interactions with patients and colleagues.
• To be an ambassador for the nursing/AHP profession within and external to the trust and to uphold the NMC/HCPC standards. 
• To take a lead in the management of specific nursing functions across the Trust’s group structure as agreed with the Chief Nursing Officer, Group Clinical Director and Group Director of Operations.
• To assist the Chief Nursing Officer, ensuring there is a balance between management of nursing and AHP’s within a devolved group structure, and a consistency of quality and maintenance of professional standards.
• Make an active contribution to all major activities that take place within the Trust for corporate decision-making.
• Become proficient in UHCWi methodology, commissioning and leading quality improvement and instilling a discipline of daily management and standard work.
• Undertake one clinical shift per month and participate in the senior manager on-call rota, to include weekend working, as required.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.