Associate Director of Nursing

Provide senior clinical and professional leadership across clinical networks, acting as a visible and credible leader Lead delivery of high-quality services, ensuring safety, effectiveness and patient experience standards are met Take joint accountability for clinical, operational and financial performance against local and national targets Develop and implement strategic plans and service improvement programmes aligned to Trust priorities Drive robust governance, risk management and quality assurance frameworks across services Lead on workforce planning, development and succession, supporting high-performing and compassionate teams Build and maintain effective partnerships across the Trust, ICS, regulators and external organisations Influence and contribute to Trust-wide strategy, policy development and transformation programmes Provide expert advice and leadership on clinical practice, quality improvement and professional standards Champion equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring services meet the needs of all communities