Deputy Head of Nursing

NHS; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in the Tees Valley is seeking a Deputy Head of Nursing to provide operational leadership within the Neurosciences Clinical Service Unit. In this role, you will enhance patient care standards, manage a large nursing team, and collaborate with senior professionals for quality governance. Applicants must hold a nursing degree, relevant management qualifications, and demonstrate experience in leadership roles. A comprehensive benefits package and training are included.

Benefits

Leadership and improvement training

Quality Improvement Programme

In-house courses

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) with current UK professional registration.
• Evidence of ongoing relevant professional development.
• Proven experience of working in a leadership or management role.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational direction to all nurses ensuring high-standard patient care.
• Lead preparations for CQC inspections.
• Collaborate with senior multi-professional teams.

Skills

Leadership

Operational management

Nursing competence

Team motivation

Budgetary management

Quality governance

Education

First Level Degree in Nursing

Master’s degree or equivalent experience

Management or leadership qualification

Job description

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity for Deputy Head of Nursing at University Hospitals Tees within the Neurosciences Clinical Service Unit. This leadership role supports the direction of the CSU, working closely with the head of nursing, service director head of operations, and clinical expertise.

Main Duties

• Provide operational direction to all nurses within the collaborative, ensuring high‑standard patient care.
• Support leadership of nutrition and hydration care for all patients.
• Ensure safe staffing and robust risk management and governance arrangements.
• Lead preparations for CQC inspections and collaborate with senior multi‑professional teams.
• Act as an integral member of the Trust senior nursing team, working with deputy heads, heads and directors of nursing, and the Chief Nursing Officer.

Qualifications & Experience

• Registered Nurse (NMC) with current UK professional registration.
• First Level Degree in Nursing or equivalent.
• Master’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Teaching and assessing qualification.
• Management or leadership qualification, or equivalent level of skill through experience.
• Evidence of ongoing relevant professional development.
• Proven experience of working in a leadership or management role.
• Experience managing and motivating a large team.
• Leading changes in practice in a complex environment to improve performance or services.
• Operational flow and management experience.
• Budgetary management experience.
• Understanding and experience of clinical and quality governance.
• Proven experience of leading and delivering the patient safety agenda.

Benefits & Training

Leadership and improvement training for all new staff, a full Quality Improvement Programme, further in‑house courses, and leadership apprenticeships at levels 3, 5, and 7.

Recruitment Details

• Date posted: 31 December 2025
• Band: 8B
• Salary: £64,455 to £74,896 per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time

Location

The James Cook University Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW.

Additional Information

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. The Disclosure and Barring Service check is required under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.