Lead Nurse - Trauma directorate
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust · London, W2 1NY
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and inspirational senior nurse to join Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust as Lead Nurse for the Trauma Directorate.
This high-profile role provides professional and operational leadership across a diverse portfolio of services including Major Trauma, Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, Plastics and Limb Fitting Services. Working in partnership with the Clinical Director, General Manager and Divisional Director of Nursing, you will drive the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred care while supporting service transformation, performance improvement and workforce development.
You will provide visible leadership to matrons and nursing teams, championing excellence in patient experience, safety, governance and staff engagement. You will lead quality improvement initiatives, support service redesign, contribute to business planning and ensure services are responsive to the changing needs of patients and the wider health system.
We are seeking an enthusiastic Registered Nurse with substantial senior leadership experience in complex acute services, a proven track record of delivering change, managing multidisciplinary teams and improving operational and clinical performance. You will possess excellent communication, influencing and organisational skills, alongside a strong commitment to developing others and fostering a positive and inclusive culture.
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