Kelly Geffen
Bilston,West Midlands
Summary
A highly skilled professional with strong problem-solving capabilities and executive communication expertise. Demonstrates excellent stakeholder engagement skills and inspirational, authentic leadership. Adept at policy and procedure adherence, managing ever-changing environments with confidence. Committed to driving organisational success through effective leadership and strategic vision.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Divisional Director of Nursing
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Walsall, West Midlands
2020.03 - Current
- Fostered a collaborative environment, resulting in increased partnership working.
- Reporting and advising directly to the Trust Chief Nurse, other executive leads and Trust board on all professional nursing matters relating to Community.
- I lead on Trust wide initiatives impacting on the community Nursing & Allied Health Professional workforce and influencing patient care.
- I provide professional advice and guidance to the senior management team and workforce on all aspects of Community nursing.
- I build strong relationships with stakeholders through effective communication and negotiation skills.
- Ensured compliance with policies and regulations for risk mitigation.
- I develop an empowering employee culture focused on equipping staff to independently meet patient needs and thrive.
Deputy Divisional Director of Nursing
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Walsall, West MIdlands
2018.06 - 2020.03
- Support the Divisional Director of Nursing in all aspects of nursing across the division.
- To lead negotiations with key stakeholders to secure beneficial partnerships.
- To ensure compliance with policies and regulations for risk mitigation.
- I build strong relationships with staff, patients and stakeholders through effective communication and negotiation skills.
- Fostered a collaborative environment, resulting in increased team morale and partnership working.
Care Group Manager & Professional Lead
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Walsall, West MIdlands
2016.08 - 2018.06
- To coordinate team meetings for streamlined communication and increased productivity.
- To establish clear lines of communication between teams for improved workflow coordination.
- To develop detailed budget plans to manage operational costs effectively and ensure service delivery.
- To conduct regular staff evaluations, providing constructive feedback to foster professional growth.
- To provide daily support and line management to senior clinicians within the Community division.
- To monitor performance metrics regularly to maintain high standards of service delivery.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
Arden University
Coventry 2021.10 - 2023.12
Senior Leader Level 7 - Senior Leadership
Institute for apprenticeship & Technical Education
London 2021.10 - 2024.05
Bachelor of Science - Specialist Practice District Nursing
University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton 2012.09 - 2013.08
Diploma of Higher Education - Adult Nursing
University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton 2004.04 - 2007.03
Skills
- Strong problem solving capabilities
- Executive communication
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills
- Inspirational and authentic leadership
- Policy and procedure adherence
- To manage an ever changing environment with confidence
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
Arden University
2021.10 - 2023.12
Senior Leader Level 7 - Senior Leadership
Institute for apprenticeship & Technical Education
2021.10 - 2024.05
Divisional Director of Nursing
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
2020.03 - Current
Deputy Divisional Director of Nursing
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
2018.06 - 2020.03
Care Group Manager & Professional Lead
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
2016.08 - 2018.06
Bachelor of Science - Specialist Practice District Nursing
University of Wolverhampton
2012.09 - 2013.08
Diploma of Higher Education - Adult Nursing
University of Wolverhampton
2004.04 - 2007.03