Divisional Head of Nursing or Head Of Integrated Professions

Job Overview

Royal Cornwall Hospitals (RCHT) is the only acute provider in Cornwall, operating from three sites and a satellite unit. The Trust provides high quality emergency, elective and specialist care across a range of clinical areas.

The post holder will be responsible for strategic and operational development and delivery of both clinical and professional standards of care to staff and patients, ensuring that clinical practice meets national, professional and regulatory standards. As part of the Division Management Team, the post holder will work with the Clinical Director and be accountable for delivering clinical governance in accordance with the Trust Clinical Governance frameworks.

In the role of Divisional Head of Nursing or Head of Integrated Professions the post holder will lead the development of nursing and allied health professional practice, leadership and development, working with the Dual Chief Nursing Officer, Directors of Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Care Professionals, Associate Directors and other professional leads.

The post holder will actively lead the delivery of the RCHT Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professionals Vision within the Division and wider organisation and achieve Division and service objectives within the available resources.

• Service Leadership
• People and Personal Leadership
• Quality Leadership
• Collaborative Leadership

• Identity checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

• Optional pension and life assurance
• Dedicated Childcare Co-ordination Team

We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working and will discuss at interview; sponsorship is not guaranteed but may be considered. The Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust is a non-smoking organisation. If you require an alternative format of this application form, please telephone  Please note that if you have not received a reply within 21 days of the closing date you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.