Deputy Director of Nursing & Allied Health Professionals
The closing date is 05 May 2026
Deputy Director of Nursing and Allied Health Professionals Lead, Inspire, Transform
Step into a pivotal leadership role at the heart of our Trust. As Deputy Director of Nursing and AHPs, you will provide senior professional and strategic direction for nursing and allied health professional (AHP) practice, shaping the standards and culture that define the care we deliver.
You will champion safe, effective and person-centred care, drive quality improvement and uphold the highest professional standards across our services. Working closely with and deputising for the Executive Director of Nursing, Midwifery and AHPs you will influence Trust-wide strategy, assurance and service transformation.
This is a role for a leader who brings credibility, vision and a passion for developing others. You will offer expert guidance on professional practice, regulation and patient experience, while building leadership capability across nursing and AHP teams to ensure our workforce is empowered, confident and future ready.
Main duties of the job
* Provide senior professional leadership at Trust level, shaping strategic direction and ensuring high standards of nursing and AHP practice across all services.
* Hold line management responsibility and professional oversight for delegated senior professional staff, supporting their performance, development and impact.
* Manage a delegated element of the Nursing Directorate budget, ensuring effective, transparent and responsible use of resources.
* Influence professional practice Trust-wide, working across inpatient, community and corporate services to drive consistency, quality and improvement.
* Prepare and deliver regular reports to the Trust Board and Executive Committee, providing assurance on quality, safety, workforce and professional standards.
Interviews are scheduled to take place on Monday 18th May 2026 and will be across the full day.
As part of the recruitment process, psychometric profiling will take place. Shortlisted candidates must be in a position to complete the online profiling as soon as they have been notified they have been shortlisted, and to be available to receive the validation telephone call w/c 11th May 2026.
About us
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is a large multidisciplinary organisation providing a range of hospital services to a local community of approximately 430,000 residents. We offer our staff outstanding benefits, including a fitness centre, libraries, chaplaincy support and a care coordinator to help with childcare arrangements.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and particularly those from under‑represented groups. Looking after our workforce health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
Job responsibilities
The Deputy Director of Nursing provides senior professional and strategic leadership for nursing and allied health professional (AHP) practice across the Trust. The post holder supports the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred care, leads on quality improvement and professional standards, and deputises for the Executive Director of Nursing, Midwifery and AHPs as required.
The role plays a key part in shaping Trust‑wide strategy, assurance and service improvement, providing expert advice on professional practice, regulation and patient experience, and building leadership capacity across nursing and AHP teams.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE ROLE.
Person Specification
Physical Skills
* Demonstrates integrity and professionalism
* Ability to remain effective under pressure
* Strong commitment to patient experience and quality of care
* Demonstrates Trust values and inclusive behaviours
* Ability to travel and work across Trust sites
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse (NMC)
* Degree in Nursing or health related subject
* Evidence of ongoing professional development
Experience
* Significant experience as a senior nurse/manager in a complex healthcare environment
* Experience of clinical governance, quality improvement and assurance
* Experience of leading large-scale service change or improvement programmes
* Experience of working across organisational and professional boundaries
Skills and Knowledge
* Highly developed leadership and influencing skills
* Ability to operate strategically at Trust level
* Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively
* Proven ability to manage complex projects and change
* Experience of managing budgets and resources
* IT literate with ability to use performance and reporting systems
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.
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
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