Strategic Director of Nursing & Midwifery

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Stanton Hill; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Divisional Director of Nursing/Midwifery to provide professional leadership across the division. You will shape strategic direction, deliver operational priorities, and drive sustainable service improvements.

You will lead workforce development and patient safety initiatives, working with divisional and corporate colleagues to improve care quality.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse or midwife with first level registration.
• Degree or master's level education or equivalent.
• Teaching qualification.
• Coaching qualification.
• Master's degree or postgraduate diploma.

Responsibilities

• Lead professional nursing/midwifery leadership across the division.
• Shape and deliver strategic vision and operational priorities.
• Drive service improvements and patient safety initiatives across acute care.
• Develop robust workforce plans and professional development.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Change management

Strategic planning

Clinical governance

Patient safety

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Registered Nurse or Midwife (First Level)

Degree/Master's level or equivalent

Teaching qualification

Coaching qualification

Master's degree or postgraduate diploma

Job description

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Divisional Director of Nursing/Midwifery to provide professional leadership across the division. You will shape strategic direction, deliver operational priorities, and drive sustainable service improvements.

You will lead workforce development and patient safety initiatives, working with divisional and corporate colleagues to improve care quality.