Total 27 Director/C-Level job vacancies in trust wide base tbc l24 8rl

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. If successfully shortlisted you will be asked to complete psychometric assessments. Information regarding these and the stakeholder panels/interview will be sent to you following completion of shortlisting. Stakeholder panels will be held on 13/11/2024. Interviews will be held on 14/11/2024.

 

As a result of business growth across the USA, Turner & Townsend are inviting experienced Director level estimating professionals to consider relocating to the US, joining our teams supporting diverse construction projects and programs across the country.

Who are you?

You are an experienced Infrastructure Director of Estimating with a minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressive experience looking for the next step or are currently undertaking a similar role in a similar environment.

• Lead cost management team and ensure the delivery on all of accountabilities.
• Liaison with client and other consultants at all projects stages.
• Develop cost estimates from drawings and specifications.
• Meet and negotiate costs with Contractors.
• Use the appropriate estimating tool (client tools, customized estimating spreadsheets, industry estimating software, benchmarking, etc.).
• Produce monthly post contract cost reports and present to client.
• Provide input into value engineering; negotiate and approve final accounts.
• Identify improvements for cost management procedures, templates, and products, and refer ideas to appropriate line manager.
• Perform all aspects of estimating, analysis and verification of contractor costs.
• Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on larger projects, and ensure timely and accurate cost checking, and valuation process.
• Develop life cycle, maintenance, and operating costs.
• Assist in the development of historical pricing database.
• Assist in the development of cost estimating guidelines for various programs.
• Be a Team Player – support the team, be flexible and maintain a positive attitude.

Pinnacle Group are seeking an experienced Chief of Staff. The Chief of Staff will perform a central coordinating role for the senior leadership team on the company’s flagship contract, the National Accommodation Management Services (NAMS) contract, delivered through our Pinnacle Service Families (PSF) division. The contract provides housing management services to 49,000 homes and the military families who live in them on behalf of the Ministry of Defence. As part of the team, you’ll sign up to our mission: To be champions of Service Families, advocating for them in everything we do.

The Chief of Staff will be responsible for maintaining an overview of key priorities and deliverables across the team, you will ensure that we consistently deliver intelligent solutions on time and to a high standard. You will be a strong and effective communicator with a point of view you’re prepared to share, a natural problem solver and comfortable working at pace. You will have strong resonance with our vision, mission and values, and a high degree of empathy with military families. You won't be afraid to get stuck in and support the team and your positive solutions-focused approach will bring value and energy to the team.

In return we can offer you the opportunity to work with a talented senior team who will support your growth, as well as develop your operating expertise and leadership skills. The role will also work closely with the Managing Director of our Homes business. In short, it is a great opportunity for an outstanding individual to build a career in a commercially minded and socially principled company.

This is a remote role that can be based anywhere however there will be frequent travel in particular to Liverpool and London.

Who we are

Pinnacle Group is a leading UK private sector provider of housing and neighbourhood services, managing and maintaining communities where people live, learn, work and play.

We’re a people-first organisation with a values driven culture that has remained consistent for thirty years; living through how we treat our employees and our customers.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who, alongside the key criteria below, will sign up to our values of Trust, Respect, Involve, Challenge and Deliver Excellence and will be determined to maintain the confidence of our clients and communities.

Key responsibilities:

• Work alongside the contract Senior Leadership Team (SLT) overseeing priorities, actions and deliverables arising from client meetings as well as managing the team’s collective priorities.
• Support delivery of the operational improvement plan, including impact assessments, training, communications and engagement.
• Develop strong business partnerships with other internal departments and our external partners.
• Retain a strong conceptual overview of the Future Defence Infrastructure Services vision and Pinnacle’s role in the contract structure, ensuring clarity on our responsibilities, as well as our families first commitment.
• Work with SLT colleagues to innovate and implement change, combining strategic and analytical perspectives with a pragmatic approach.
• Bring a new perspective to initiatives, challenge the status quo and identify opportunities to do things better/cheaper/faster.

Person Specification:

• Highly effective communication skills, conveying key messages in a clear, precise and structured way and, at the same time, speaking and presenting with authority and conviction.
• Excellent analytical skills and good judgement, quickly understanding and interpreting complex issues and problems, coming up with sound and rational responses.
• Highly skilled in working at both detail and bigger picture levels.
• Values-led alongside a high degree of empathy with military families.
• A self-starter, with the ability to engage and motivate both internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience of identifying opportunities, developing solutions and prioritising delivery to maximise business benefit.
• Experience in delivering end to end change from inception through to adoption.

Our Offer

The more diverse our workforce, the better we can adapt to and reflect the needs of our customers.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds – particularly from those who represent the communities we serve including ex-armed forces personnel and their families.

As a colleague, you will become part of an inclusive culture, where you will have the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through learning and development.

We offer a wide range of benefits at Pinnacle Group, dependant on your role or business area, these range from additional leave packages to pension plans and discounts at your favourite retailers.

• Maternity/paternity packages
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Additional Annual Leave
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail Discounts
• Childcare Assistance
• Season Ticket Loans
• Sick Pay Schemes
• Personal Development Plans
• Company Car/Car Allowance
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Company Bonus

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. If successfully shortlisted you will be asked to complete psychometric assessments. Information regarding these and the stakeholder panels/interview will be sent to you following completion of shortlisting Clinical Care Group Service Director Planned and Specialist Care Stakeholder panels will be held on 30/09/2024. Interviews will be held 01/10/2024. Clinical Care Group Service Director Allied Health and Health Sciences Stakeholder panels will be held on 03/10/2024. Interviews will be held 04/10/2024.

The Director of Estates Optimisation will be responsible for representing the Trust in relation to estates optimisation across the Kent and Medway Integrated Care System (ICS), Integrated Care Board (ICB) and
the Health and Care Partnerships (HCPs). Accountable to the Trust executives, the post holder will operate as a member of the senior management team, responsible for creating, maintaining and executing an
evidence-based estates optimisation strategy and operating model and ensuring it aligns with the values and objectives of the Trust. Forging strong collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders will be key to ensuring the sharing of best practice and learning and the post holder will act as an ambassador for the Trust at all times, promoting the Trust values, philosophy and objectives

The Director of Estates Optimisation is a critical leadership and professional role accountable for ensuring a property portfolio of around £66m is optimised to meet the Trust’s needs taking account of:
• Suitability of premises for both clinical activity and support services
• Cost of occupying, including relation to frequency and flexibility of use
• Accessibility for patients and access to patients

The postholder will be responsible for representing the Trust in relation to estates optimisation across the ICS and H&CPs. A major component of the role will be leading multi-disciplinary teams across the wider system to achieve national and local system objectives and visions. This will also include chairing the West Kent HCP Estates Steering Group and East Kent/Thanet Steering Group amongst other system meetings and projects.

Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’ve got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent

We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences

We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn’t visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission

The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won’t involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We’ll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both

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The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

Find out more about the community differencehere.

Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

It is important to us that all our staff are aligned to our Values and in particular the behaviours we expect from KCHFT managers. With this in mind as part of the selection process for this position you will be asked to complete two other activities in addition to the competency-based interview that you will invited to. This extended selection process is designed to assess your management style and the specific details of the exercises will be given if you are successfully shortlisted.The provisional date of the selection event is 4th September, although this may be subject to change.


This advert closes on Sunday 25 Aug 2024

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert. We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job. At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve. Find out more about the community difference here. Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity. It is important to us that all our staff are aligned to our Values and in particular the behaviours we expect from KCHFT managers. With this in mind as part of the selection process for this position you will be asked to complete two other activities in addition to the competency-based interview that you will invited to. This extended selection process is designed to assess your management style and the specific details of the exercises will be given if you are successfully shortlisted. The provisional date of the selection event is 4th September, although this may be subject to change.

About Opteon  


 


Opteon is an international provider of valuations, advisory and specialist property services in the Australian and New Zealand market. Recognised as the largest valuation professional services firm in these regions, we deliver meaningful solutions for our clients across all property types and market sectors. We are experiencing an exciting period of growth and change, positioning the company as one of the most prominent property services providers. ?Our future growth strategy is for organic growth, diversification and international expansion.  


 


About the Role  


Opteon is seeking a dynamic Regional Director within our central QLD team in locations Mackay/Bundaberg/Rockhampton . Reporting to the State Director of QLD, you will lead and manage the residential valuers, promoting a service-oriented culture that prioritises customer satisfaction and employee growth. Your key responsibilities include driving proactive performance and operational excellence , aligning the team's efforts with Opteon's operational and

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Providing strategic direction and influence to ensure delivery of the Assemblys work programme across NW Integrated Care Systems Ensuring the delivery of evidence-based interventions to support sustainable improvement, including the NW Anti-Racist Framework Embedding CEO/Board level engagement across the NW Region To build an effective and flourishing Assembly across the NW region To provide strategic leadership on embedding and progressing Race Equity through the work of the Assembly To influence leaders and evolving systems to embed measurable improvement across all aspects race equity by addressing systemic racism and inequality To hold other leaders across the NW region to account on their delivery of anti-racist practice & broader Inclusion agenda especially where there may be hostility or poor engagement. To address inequalities in service outcomes experienced by racially minoritised patient and residents To work with the ICBs to address inequalities in recruitment, progression, and experience of racially minoritised staff across multiple complex organisations within the NW region

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Are you ready to embark on an exhilarating journey in one of Australia's most vibrant medical environments? At I-MED, we're thrilled to unveil a groundbreaking opportunity to spearhead our leadership team as the Chief Technologist at our esteemed Friendlies Society Hospital clinic in Bundaberg. Picture yourself at the forefront of innovation and excellence, where teamwork and top-tier healthcare converge to redefine standards. Bundaberg , a city pulsating with energy and surrounded by breathtaking natural wonders, sets the stage for an unparalleled career experience. Working here isn't just about advancing professionally; it's about embracing a lifestyle enriched by the warm community spirit and boundless opportunities for adventure.
As the Chief Technologist, you'll wield influence in shaping the future of medical imaging, championing a comprehensive approach that blends clinical expertise with commercial acumen. Imagine honing your leadership skills amidst a dynamic practice, nurturing a team dedicated
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ESHT are seeking a Deputy Chief Nurse(Quality and Policy) who has a passion for excellence and want to make a difference in a challenging and complex environment.

We are seeking an inspirational forward thinking and innovative individual with the credibility, foresight and ambition required for the role. You will build on the strong foundations created by the current Chief Nurse in partnership with the senior nurses. You will be determined, compassionate, action orientated, have a talent for inspiring and motivating teams, with a track-record of delivery together with experience of partnership working with external agencies. We want nurse leaders with a commitment to continuous quality and cost improvement with the ability to inspire staff to deliver and improve the care we offer our patients, ensuring best practice and value for money.

The Deputy Chief Nurse is one of two Deputy Chief Nurse roles who support the Chief Nurse at a strategic and operational level. The roles will work in partnership and be able to cover each other’s portfolios. The portfolios are Quality & Policy and Workforce & Professional Standards. The vacant position is to cover the Quality & Policy portfolio based at Conquest Hospital, Hastings.

You will be a confident credible, effective, visible nursing leader who is driven by challenges and demonstrate personal resilience working in a fast moving and changing care environment.



You will provide visible professional nursing, and AHP clinical leadership at the Trust and provide professional guidance to achieving the implementation of the Trusts vision and key priorities.

You will have a demonstrable experience of translating strategy into practice at a senior level in a large NHS provider organisation a track record of partnership working with NHS England and others a sound working knowledge of service provision with an understanding of integrated community services experience of quality and safety, workforce, financial and change management, lead by example, motivating and empowering teams to ensure consistently high standards of care and experience are delivered.

We are looking for authentic and tenacious senior nursing leaders, with the enthusiasm and drive to support delivery of the ambitious Trust priorities and transformation programmes within the Chief Nurse portfolio with a backdrop of financial and operational challenges.

You will work closely with the Director of Midwifery and the Head of AHPs as well as other senior leaders and executive Directors.

We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £568 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.
In the summer of 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ (BFF) programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to redevelop and expand our hospitals at Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.



To be shortlisted, applicants will need to detail in the supporting information about how they demonstrate the essential requirements of experience and skills section of the person specification.

Face to Face Interviews are planned for Friday 14th June 2024

For an informal conversation in the first instance please contact Claire Bishop Deputy Chief Nurse (Workforce & Professional Standards) clairebishop@nhs.net or mobile no. 07867780504


This advert closes on Monday 27 May 2024

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To be shortlisted, applicants will need to detail in the supporting information about how they demonstrate the essential requirements of experience and skills section of the person specification. Face to Face Interviews are planned for Friday 14th June 2024 For an informal conversation in the first instance please contact Claire Bishop Deputy Chief Nurse (Workforce & Professional Standards) clairebishop@nhs.net or mobile no. 07867780504

About Opteon  


 


Opteon is an international provider of valuations, advisory and specialist property services in the Australian and New Zealand market. Recognised as the largest valuation professional services firm in these regions, we deliver meaningful solutions for our clients across all property types and market sectors. We are experiencing an exciting period of growth and change, positioning the company as one of the most prominent property services providers. ?Our future growth strategy is for organic growth, diversification and international expansion.  


 


About the Role  


Opteon is seeking a dynamic Regional Director within our central QLD team in locations Mackay/Bundaberg/Rockhampton . Reporting to the State Director of QLD, you will lead and manage the residential valuers, promoting a service-oriented culture that prioritises customer satisfaction and employee growth. Your key responsibilities include driving proactive performance and operational excellence , aligning the team's efforts with Opteon's operational and

... Click here to view more detail / apply for Regional Director ? Central QLD

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

Leadership To provide visible and inspirational leadership to nurses, midwives and AHP staff in the division to ensure they are engaged and motivated to provide safe, personal and effective patient care in support of the aims of the Trust. To ensure there is regular two way communication with staff enabling staff to feel engaged and involved with the services within which they work and to suggest ways in which services may be improved. To foster a culture that promotes openness and where staff have the confidence to speak up in support of providing safe, personal and efficient patient care and services. Line management of senior staff within the division in line with divisional structure ensuring that all nurses, midwives and AHP staff have clearly defined roles and are practicing in accordance with ELHT policies and the Code of Conduct prescribed by the relevant professional regulatory body. Ensure that newly qualified nurses, midwives and AHP staff receive appropriate preceptorship and support to enable them to be effective healthcare professionals. To actively encourage nursing research providing support and guidance as required. To ensure that nurses are contributing to research projects in line with the Trusts Reseach and Innovation Strategy and Priorities. To support and develop line managers within the Division, to ensure consistency of leadership and accountability across the specialties. Responsible for the planning and development of nursing services in line with the annual professional judgement review and the divisional strategy. Deputise for the Divisional Director Nursing/Head of Midwifery, at appropriate assurance and business meetings, along with external regulators, dealing with highly complex situations and reports such as achieving KPIs and managing service redesign. Responsible for and work closely with matrons and ward leaders to improve workforce efficiency and compliance with safer staffing standards. Working in partnership with the divisional triad, alongside the deputy divisional director of operations create a compelling vision for the future of the divisions services ensuring nursing/AHPs have an equal voice, along with ensuring health and wellbeing is promoted at all times. Drive the patient safety agenda, set ambitious safety targets to continually improve the trusts patient safety record. Pro-actively lead the decision-making process, collecting and analysing information in order to make effective decisions in complex situations. Develop a seamless service and collaborative culture across organisational boundaries to ensure achievement of Trust objectives, patient flow, particularly safe patient care Reduce sickness levels within the division by embedding the trusts health and wellbeing strategy. Provide strong visible clinical leadership. Maintain professional competence, authority and credibility by undertaking regular clinical sessions and being highly visible to patients, carers and staff, actively seeking feedback about the quality of services. Service Delivery Accountable for the service delivery across the division and specialities, ensuring safe, personal and effective care is provided. Be accountable for the management of all non-medical clinical staff within the directorate supporting capacity and patient flow, deploying resources, manpower and non-pay efficiently to facilitate patient care Anticipate, identify and manage staffing shortages, maintaining safety at all times. Facilitate the effective and efficient use of budgets by ensuring the team leaders are empowered and competent to make relevant financial decisions. Manage a number of defined Directorate budgets with authorised signatory responsibility, ensuring the delivery of a balanced budget, taking appropriate remedial action when required, and ensuring adherence to Trust Financial Policies and Procedures. Challenge existing practices, ensuring that progressive solutions which take into account models of best practice, are incorporated in to service plans. Support Directorate teams to deliver service re-design projects that deliver improved clinical outcomes for patients, improved utilisation and more efficient use of resources. Support the formation of the directorate strategic and service delivery plans, including capacity and demand planning, service redesign and workforce transformation. Performance To lead on specific nursing and midwifery service improvement opportunities as directed by the Divisional Director of Nursing/Head of Midwifery. To co-ordinate the production of Nursing and Midwifery Performance Reports as required, presenting at times, complex, sensitive and contentious information. To support the Divisional Director of Nursing/Head of Midwifery with compliance with Trust E: Rostering policy. Ensure all nursing; midwifery and AHP staff are compliant with the Trust HR performance indicators. Lead the strategy for continuous improvements in patient safety across the division. Report progress against infection control objectives and performance to the Trust Board through quarterly reports. Develop and implement a performance monitoring and management system that empowers team leaders to continuously monitor, review and reset clinical standards of care. Enhance the performance and capability of others through formal and informal interactions. Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and standing financial instructions. Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and develop and sustain a proactive culture which ensures health and safety is always a high priority. Responsible for implementation of Trust wide policies within the speciality wards and departments. To lead the development and monitoring of robust performance monitoring mechanisms and to robustly challenge variances, taking accountability for the overall management of designated areas of the nursing budget. Trust Wide Work closely with the Divisional Director of Nursing/Head of Midwifery, matrons and Team leaders to maintain and improve standards of nursing practice, maximising opportunities to develop new ways of working based on best evidence. Actively contribute to the development of the Trust Strategy for Nursing and Midwifery, leading systematic implementation within the Division in conjunction with Divisional Director of Nursing/Head of Midwifery and Matrons. Ensure the service meets/ exceeds healthcare standards and specific standards for their service i.e. NHSLA, NICE, PEAT, CQC, Code of Practice for the Prevention and Control of Health Care Associated Infections. Ensure a programme of audit is in place to assure that key policies and practices are being implemented appropriately. Coordinate inspections and audits that identify clinical and non-clinical risks and ensure that risk assessments are carried out for all hazards identified, feeding any significant risks into the Divisional Governance Forum. Ensure that patient safety issues and progress on action plans are reported to and discussed at appropriate Governance meetings. Governance Lead Governance as designated by the Divisional Director of Nursing and ensure staff involvement within the division Promote a culture where governance and risk management are seen to be everyones responsibility in line with the trusts Board Assurance Framework. Undertake the investigation and resolution of actual and potential complaints at a Divisional level to ensure that learning takes place as a result of complaints and incidents. Empower staff to positively embrace informal and formal complaints as a valuable learning tool to influence behaviours and alter practice where/if indicated Work closely with the Divisional Deputy Director of Operations and the Quality and Safety team to ensure that appropriate mechanisms are in place for effective assessment and management of clinical and non-clinical risk. Actively contribute to the Trusts risk register. Support team leaders/ ward managers/matrons and other staff in assessing and ensuring a quality environment for patients at all times. Ensure all patients are treated with respect and ensure concerns are appropriately addressed in relation to cleanliness of the wards and departments. Provide guidance, support and expertise in relation to cleanliness, environment and infection prevention and control, and essential maintenance. Establish a co-ordinated approach to ensure essential nursing care is carried out to the highest standard using such tools as clinical benchmarking (DoH 2001) and dashboards, including identifying current practice, comparing standards within own areas, sharing good practice change. Practice, recognition of practice to be improved, action planning to address deficit and evaluation post Actively leads governance activities to ensure that the highest standards of care and business conduct are achieved. Lead on the formulation of Divisional wide policy re-design, strategic and service development, in order to promote good governance and safe, personal and effective care. Infection Control To maintain a clean, safe environment, ensuring adherence to the Trusts standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control. The post holder is accountable for minimising the risks of infections and for the implementation of the Code of Practice for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections as outlined in the Health Act 2006. This includes receiving assurance of risk and embedding evidence based practice into daily routines of all staff. Accountable for ensuring all staff are trained and supporting their designated areas are compliant with infection control procedures.