Senior Nursing Leader: Safety, Quality and Transformation

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust; Birtley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust in England seeks an experienced Head of Nursing to provide strategic clinical leadership across medical specialities. The role focuses on delivering high-quality, safe, person-centred care while aligning with Trust strategy and system partnerships.

You will drive workforce development, governance, patient safety and continuous improvement, supported by senior nursing teams and education partners within a complex NHS environment.

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife.
• Masters level education or equivalent senior leadership experience.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in leadership, management, or clinical practice.
• Completion of NHS Leadership Academy programme or equivalent (e.g. Mary Seacole, Elizabeth Garrett Anderson).
• Qualification in coaching, mentoring, or change management.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible, compassionate and credible professional leadership to nursing and allied health professional teams across the division.
• Lead improvements in patient safety, clinical quality and patient experience, ensuring learning is embedded and improvements are sustained.
• Ensure robust clinical governance, risk management and regulatory compliance across all services.
• Lead workforce planning, recruitment, retention, succession planning and professional development initiatives.
• Promote high professional standards, accountability and evidence-based practice in line with the NMC Code and national guidance.

Education

Masters level education or equivalent senior leadership experience

NMC registration (Nurse or Midwife)

NHS Leadership Academy programme or equivalent

Ongoing professional development in leadership/management

Job description

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust in England seeks an experienced Head of Nursing to provide strategic clinical leadership across medical specialities. The role focuses on delivering high-quality, safe, person-centred care while aligning with Trust strategy and system partnerships.

You will drive workforce development, governance, patient safety and continuous improvement, supported by senior nursing teams and education partners within a complex NHS environment.