Associate Director of Nursing

Overview

Associate Director of Nursing within the Division of Surgery. The successful candidate will be an experienced, enthusiastic and highly motivated senior nurse who is passionate about ensuring the highest standard of care for every patient, every time. The post requires recent management experience and participation in the senior manager on call rota.Responsibilities

Assist and support the Divisional Director of Nursing in the smooth running of the specialty within the clinical division, ensuring delivery of divisional goals and KPIs with a focus on excellent, sustainable care delivery.Work closely with the Divisional Director of Nursing to support delivery of professional standards in clinical services.Support staff and budget management to meet performance targets and strategic objectives, including managing capacity and demand to achieve national and local standards.About us

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint, with strong emphasis on high-quality acute care and patient-centred services.Details

Date posted: 19 September 2025Band 8bSalary: £64,455 to £74,896 per yearContract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full-timeJob locations: Arrowe Park Hospital, Upton, Wirral, CH49 5PEJob description and DBS

Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information about the Associate Director of Nursing position. A requirement for an enhanced DBS applies; the Trust will manage this cost and deduct it from salary over 3 months if applicable.Qualifications, Experience and Training

EssentialEducated to Masters level (or able to work towards) or equivalent experience with a relevant professional qualificationRelevant registration (NMC/HCPC) with senior experienceManagement experience at a senior clinical position (Matron level or above)Experience in staff development/human resource managementKnowledge of safeguarding frameworks and collaboration with safeguarding teamsEvidence of ongoing continuing professional development and quality governanceExperience in budgeting and supporting delivery of CIPDesirableAdditional management/leadership qualificationDual qualification – Registered NurseExperience working in NHS or non-NHS partnershipsOther requirements

Essential:

Travel between Trust sites, ability to work flexible hours and fulfil on-call/site management commitments; alignment to Trust PROUD values; capable of transformational leadership and positive service improvement; capable of handling challenging situations professionally.Desirable:

Demonstrated work/life balance and teamwork, leadership, and stress management activities.Knowledge and Skills

Senior clinical management experience; budget management and staff developmentKnowledge of safeguarding frameworks and ability to collaborate withNamed Nurse/Named Midwife/Safeguarding teamsEvidence of quality improvement, patient involvement and evidence-based practiceEffective communication, reporting, and business case developmentExperience implementing change and service redesignOther information

Disclosures: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act; an enhanced DBS is required where applicable. UK registration for health professionals is required. Sponsorship information and criminal records guidance are provided in the original ..... full job details .....