Denise McLaughlin

I am an experienced ambitious Nurse, who enjoys challenges and works well under pressure. I am a strong leader and team player with effective communication and interpersonal skills. I am a socially confident and self-motivated professional with an outgoing personality and a determination to succeed.

Having worked in both the healthcare sector my whole career so have a deep understanding of issues faced by our members on a daily basis. I have a diverse range of skills and experience, which I believe can bring to the role. I have extensive knowledge and experience of the current healthcare agenda which informs my day to day practice as a Senior Officer in the Royal College of Nursing [RCN] representing nursing, nurses and our members. I am passionate and committed to nursing as a profession. I am equally committed to the RCN as an organisation that seeks to develop and enhance safe high quality patient care whilst maintaining and ensuring the best working terms and conditions for our members.

I believe that my skills and experience are relevant and complementary to the core competencies required of this role and would welcome the opportunity to discuss these with you further. I offer the following skills, experience and personal attributes as evidence for my suitability and compatibility to the requirements of this position:

I am a decisive leader who is proactive and competent in providing clear management to the team.

I believe in building respectful relationships to achieve personal, team and organisational outcomes.

I am emotionally resilient and have the ability to remain positive as demonstrated throughout a very difficult and challenging period within our office dynamics. I was able to positively support, manage and motivate my team to ensure that members continued to receive services of the highest standard.

I believe I demonstrated my resilience and adaptability when I acted up as Interim Head of Operations across 2 regions, I quickly built relationships with the wider team was able to positively support team members with challenges they faced.

In 2020, I received the Royal College of Nursing Award of Merit for my commitment and work as a volunteer Representative.

RCN Management Development Programme (MDP) September 2023

RCN Lead Your Way Development Programme January 2024