Job overview

We are seeking an outstanding Director of Nursing/Deputy Chief Nursing  Officer to join our senior leadership team on a six-month secondment. This is a rare opportunity for an inspirational senior nurse leader to influence nursing practice, quality and workforce innovation across our organisation and Integrated Care System.

Working closely with and deputising for the Chief Nursing & Allied Health Officer,  you will provide visible professional leadership across nursing, driving high standards of care, patient safety and experience. You will lead key portfolios including clinical governance, safeguarding, infection prevention and control, workforce, and professional standards, and play a central role in our CQC relationship and system partnerships.

If you are a credible, values-led leader with the vision and presence to inspire teams and deliver impact at pace, we would love to hear from you.

While this post is advertised at Band 9, we would also welcome applications from experienced senior nurse leaders currently operating at Band 8d who are seeking a development opportunity. In these circumstances, appointment would be made at the appropriate band, aligned to experience and the level of responsibility undertaken.

As stated this can be a secondment or a fixed term post, we are looking for someone who can join us immediately.  Informal discussions are welcomed.

Main duties of the job

• Provide visible, professional leadership across Nursing professions.
  Lead on professional standards, clinical governance, patient safety and quality.
• Maintain and strengthen our relationship with the NMC, acting as the primary link for fitness to practise matters.
• Influence strategic planning, workforce development and service transformation across Sirona.
• Champion safe, high‑quality, equitable and person‑centred care.
  Build strong partnerships with higher education providers, system partners and national bodies.
• Support and, when required, represent the CNAHO at Board, executive committees and system‑level forums.
• Lead key portfolios including safeguarding, patient experience, infection prevention & control, risk, compliance, and CQC relationship management.
• Foster a compassionate, inclusive culture that attracts, develops and retains a diverse workforce.

Working for our organisation

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.

We are Sirona care & health – England’s largest provider of Adult’s and Children’s Community Services and we’d love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days’ annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme – just a glimpse of the benefits you’ll receive.

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different – we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.