Divisional Director of Nursing AHP & Clinical Professions | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

ESHT; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Divisional Director of Nursing AHP & Clinical Professions to provide strategic leadership and professional oversight. The postholder will shape divisional strategy, drive transformation, and ensure high standards in clinical care and patient experience. Responsibilities include aligning divisional priorities with Trust objectives and leading the development of Nursing/AHP agendas. The position offers various staff benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Staff development

Enrolment in NHS pension scheme

Free psychological support

Onsite parking

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and professional oversight for clinical care and patient experience.
• Align divisional priorities with Trust objectives to embed a culture of excellence.
• Lead the development of Nursing/AHP and healthcare scientist agenda.

Job description

Divisional Director of Nursing AHP & Clinical Professions

Band 8d

We are looking for senior clinical professionals who are able to provide the strategic leadership and professional oversight in our clinical divisions. The postholder will shape and deliver divisional strategy, drive transformation and ensure the highest standards of clinical care, workforce development and patient experience.

The postholder will work closely with the Chief of Division and Divisional Director of Operations to shape and deliver divisional strategy but also with the Chief Nurse to deliver a trust wide corporate/quality objectives and clinical strategy.

This post includes participation in the Gold on call rota.

Please indicate a preference in the clinical division(s) you wish to be considered for.

Responsibilities

• The post holder will provide the strategic leadership and professional oversight for the delivery of the clinical care and patient experience.
• The post holder will align the divisional priorities with the Trust objectives and embed a culture of excellence.
• The post holder will lead the development of the Nursing/AHP and healthcare scientist agenda and hold a Trust quality priority and central corporate project aligned to their registration.

Benefits

• Staff benefits including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto‑enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation.
• Free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
• Onsite parking available from only £50 a year.

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Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

This advert closes on Friday 26 Dec 2025