Leaders in health for everyone
Abstract
The chief nursing officers for England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales celebrate nurses' essential role in ensuring high-quality care for all
I am so proud to represent the nursing profession every day and I want to take the opportunity on International Nurses Day to thank all nurses working across England. The day is about recognising the contribution you make to the lives of patients and their families; your dedication, your commitment, your skill and care are the reasons that nursing is the most trusted profession in England.
During my first 100 days as chief nursing officer, I have had the opportunity to listen, to shape a vision for nursing in England and, with you, I have identified three main priorities.
We all know we need a workforce that is fit for the future. We have a pivotal role to play in delivering the NHS Long Term Plan—and we cannot do this without the right teams in place. We must recruit and retain people with the right skills and build a culture that is rewarding, positive and filled with opportunity. We need to develop our workforce as well as the quality of leadership at every level. I want nurses to feel supported and recognised and seen. We have a diverse workforce, and we therefore need to tackle inequality and break down the barriers that are preventing too many from reaching their potential.
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