Deputy Head of Nursing for Cardiology, Respiratory and Renal

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Deputy Head of Nursing to lead services in Cardiology, Respiratory, and Renal. The role involves providing strategic leadership, driving service improvement, and ensuring high standards of patient care. Ideal candidates will have a passion for clinical excellence and the ability to inspire nursing teams. Opportunities for professional growth and various flexible working patterns are offered, fostering a supportive environment.

Benefits

Leadership development opportunities

Flexible working patterns

Supportive leadership team

Qualifications

• Experienced senior nurse in cardio-respiratory care.
• Dynamic leader embodying Trust values and inspiring teams.
• Commitment to innovation and high standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across services.
• Champion quality and patient safety in cardiology and respiratory.
• Drive service improvement and prevent risks in patient care.

Skills

Leadership in nursing

Clinical governance

Patient safety

Service improvement

Education

Registered Nurse

Leadership qualification

Job description

Deputy Head of Nursing – Cardiology, Respiratory and Renal

Would you like to join a Directorate and team who recently received 'outstanding' from the CQC? Are you an experienced senior nurse with a passion for cardio‑respiratory care and a drive for outstanding patient care? We are seeking an exceptional and visible clinical leader to join our organisation as the Deputy Head of Nursing for Cardiology, Respiratory and Renal.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across a portfolio of wards, ambulatory services, specialist teams, and acute pathways in cardiology, respiratory and renal.
• Champion quality, patient safety, workforce wellbeing and ensure Trust Quality Priorities delivered across services.
• Drive service improvement, deliver robust clinical governance structures, and ensure Trust Quality Priorities across services.
• Act as deputy delegated lead for safety, quality and patient experience, responsible for development and application of systems, control processes and risk management arrangements.
• Participate in the Silver on call rota forms as part of senior leader role.

What We Offer

• Opportunities for leadership development and continued professional growth.
• The chance to shape and develop services including high‑quality cardiology, respiratory and medical services.
• A supportive, visible and forward‑thinking senior leadership team.
• Bespoke orientation to support transitioning in the role and/or organisation.

Eligibility

We are looking for a dynamic leader who embodies our Trust values and behaviours, inspires others, and role‑models professional excellence. If you are committed to innovation, high standards, and empowering nursing teams to thrive, we would love to hear from you.

Inclusive Employment

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme.

Work‑Life Balance

We provide first‑class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours.