Deputy Divisional Director of Nursing | The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Telford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Telford is seeking a passionate nurse to join the Women and Children's Services Division. The role includes supporting the Divisional Director of Nursing, leading nursing initiatives, and ensuring high-quality patient care. Ideal candidates are motivated, have leadership experience in healthcare, and are ready to drive continuous improvement in patient services. Join us in our mission to provide excellent care for the communities we serve.

Qualifications

• Highly motivated and passionate nurse.
• Experience in leadership and strategic direction in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Divisional Director of Nursing in providing leadership.
• Lead initiatives for patient journey and experience.
• Ensure clinical staff deliver high standards of patient care.

Job description

Overview

This is a really exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, passionate nurse to join the Women and Children's Services Division to support the ongoing development of paediatric, neonatal, gynaecology and fertility services.

This post is part of the Division leadership team and is to support the Divisional Director of Nursing to provide leadership and strategic direction to the Women and Children’s Division, based primarily at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford with some service provision at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. The post holder will be pivotal to the delivery of high quality, safe, effective, harm free person-centred care consistent with the Trust values, using available resources effectively and efficiently, and supporting achievement of the Trust’s vision and strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

• Assist and deputise for the Divisional Director of Nursing for the Division in delivering professional and operational leadership of Nursing within the Division, including devising, implementing and reviewing strategies for the development of clinical practice, education, and management and quality issues.
• Act as the delegated lead for the patient journey, patient experience, operational project work across the Division on behalf of the Divisional Director of Nursing. The post holder will be responsible for the development and application of systems, control processes and risk management arrangements that ensure full compliance with internal and external governance procedures and to benchmark service provision against best practice requirements.
• Deputise for the Divisional Director of Nursing and work in collaboration with the Centre managers, Matrons and other senior members of the Division to provide excellent clinical and professional leadership to clinical staff at all levels, ensuring that patient care is delivered to a high standard and that the staffing resource is managed effectively.

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

This advert closes on Monday 15 Sep 2025