Senior Nursing Director: Quality, Safety & Strategy

NHS Jobs; Harlow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking a Head of Nursing, a senior clinical leader responsible for strategic and operational delivery of high‑quality nursing care across a defined group of services. The postholder will lead nursing strategies, ensure safe staffing, and drive workforce development within a dynamic NHS environment.

You will work with clinical and divisional leaders to improve patient safety, outcomes and experience, while championing professional standards and continuous improvement across the Trust.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Proven track record leading complex clinical services.
• Experience in workforce transformation and quality improvement.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert professional leadership across nursing services.
• Ensure safe staffing levels and appropriate skill mix.
• Lead governance, risk management, incident investigations and complaints.
• Drive nursing strategies, workforce development and service transformation.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Influencing

Relationship building

Clinical governance

Quality improvement

Education

NMC registration

Job description

NHS Jobs is seeking a Head of Nursing, a senior clinical leader responsible for strategic and operational delivery of high‑quality nursing care across a defined group of services. The postholder will lead nursing strategies, ensure safe staffing, and drive workforce development within a dynamic NHS environment.

You will work with clinical and divisional leaders to improve patient safety, outcomes and experience, while championing professional standards and continuous improvement across the Trust.