Chief Nurse & Strategic Transformation Leader

Berwick Partners; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job description

The client is one of England’s largest and most complex acute university teaching hospitals, providing hospital services for a large local population and specialist services across a wider region. It operates in a demanding environment with rising acuity and sustained operational pressure, with an ongoing focus on improving urgent care flow and elective performance. The client is research-active and supports research-led care through clinical trials and partnerships, helping to bring new treatments and technologies into routine practice.

As a member of The client’s Trust Board, the Chief Nurse plays a critical role in shaping the future of care. The position is responsible for influencing strategy at the highest level and leading transformational change across nursing, midwifery, and allied health professions. The Chief Nurse ensures services remain safe, effective, efficient, and equitable, and works within a collaborative executive team determined to improve outcomes, reduce inequalities, and deliver sustainable, high-quality services.

The client seeks an exceptional leader with compassionate, visible, and inspirational professional leadership who can motivate and support staff across all disciplines. The Chief Nurse is expected to foster a culture of openness, learning, and continuous improvement, with a deep commitment to equality, valuing difference, and actively addressing health inequalities in both care delivery and workforce leadership. A closing date for applications is Monday 5th October 2026.