Job summary
The Deputy Head of Nursing is a key member of the Divisional Leadership team who will lead, inspire and develop the Nursing, Midwifery and AHP workforce within the Division and across the Trust to deliver high quality, patient centered clinical care that meets the needs of the patient using highly specialist knowledge. The post holder will be clinically accountable for the clinical service within the Division. The post holder in partnership with the Divisional leadership team (Divisional Head of Nursing, Deputy Chief Operating Officer and Divisional Medical Directors) plays an integral role in the development and implementation of both Divisional and Trust strategy, with particular focus on quality improvement ensuring high clinical quality standards are maintained in line with Trust, National statutory and regulatory requirements and best practice guidance and standards. The post holder will motivate and empower the Nursing, Midwifery and AHP workforce working collectively with the Senior Nursing Leadership team. The post holder will have budget management responsibility.
Main duties of the job
Accountable for the effective delivery of nursing across the range of services within the Division, working in conjunction with and in the absence of the Head of Nursing.
Develop positive working relationships with Clinicians and Managers to ensure the Trust is at the forefront of best professional practice and service delivery
Act as a visible role model, creating a supportive, professional ethos to empower staff to contribute to the delivery of high-quality person-centered lower carbon care.
Provide responsive and effective professional leadership for Nursing, Midwifery, Health Visiting and AHPs across the organisation at all levels.
Influence the local and national professional agenda in conjunction with the senior Nurse team including a contribution towards reducing health inequalities. Lead the implementation and further development of clinical indicators/metrics ensuring effective systems of reporting, action planning and sustainability.
Identify and progress opportunities for Nurses, Midwives, Health Visitors and AHPs to be innovative and creative, utilising research and evidence base within organisational practice.
Critically appraise and synthesise the outcomes of relevant research, evaluations and audits and apply the information when seeking to improve practice.
About us
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.
We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.
The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.
Details
Date posted
20 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8c
Salary
£76,965 to £88,682 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
225-DIV
Job locations
New Cross Hospital
Wolverhampton Road
Wolverhampton
WV10 0QP
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description/Person Specification for a full detail of role and main responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description/Person Specification for a full detail of role and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
essential
Essential
* NMC registration
* MSc
* Evidence of professional updates
Desirable
* Flexible approach to work
* Persuasive and influencing skills
* Clinical visibility and credibility
* Leadership and management training
Person Specification
essential
Essential
* NMC registration
* MSc
* Evidence of professional updates
Desirable
* Flexible approach to work
* Persuasive and influencing skills
* Clinical visibility and credibility
* Leadership and management training
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Address
New Cross Hospital
Wolverhampton Road
Wolverhampton
WV10 0QP
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Address
New Cross Hospital
Wolverhampton Road
Wolverhampton
WV10 0QP
Employer's website
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