Deputy Chief Nurse – King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking to recruit a Deputy Chief Nurse who will be responsible for the Vulnerabilities Team (incorporating Safeguarding, Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, social work and Violence Reduction), lead the development of the Patient Experience portfolio (including volunteering, chaplaincy, complaints PALS), End of Life Care leadership and support the Trust’s digital portfolio with the Chief Nursing Information Officer. The post holder will also be responsible for managerial oversight of the Infection Control Team working with the Operational Director of Infection & Prevention Control.
The role will also support the Chief Nurse in providing strong quality governance leadership, and wider workforce reforms working with the other Deputy Chief Nurse and the Directors of Nursing/Midwifery and the Chief AHP, ensuring the Trust provides high quality services and fully compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Interviews will take place on 18th February 2026.
Safeguarding / Vulnerabilities
* Professionally lead the Vulnerabilities teams to ensure the delivery of regulatory compliance with safeguarding adults and children, including the learning disability team, violence reduction strategy and the Mental Health team
* Provide clinical leadership and support to ensure the development and implementation of the Safeguarding Children’s, Midwifery and Adults Strategies
* Represent the Trust at relevant safeguarding boards and ensure the Trust is engaged in partnership working with external safeguarding agencies
Patient Experience, Engagement and Partnership Working
* Take a lead on Patient Experience and Engagement
* Work with the Chief Nurse to lead the Patient engagement team to develop and implement a robust patient experience and engagement strategy that is meaningful for staff, patients and carers alike
* Develop and lead the End of Life Care strategy and its implementation across the group
Policy Development
* Provide expert advice on nursing policy, engaging with and influencing the national agenda
* Review and develop a wide range of relevant policies to ensure the Trust meets its strategic aims in compliance with both legislation and national policy positions
* Appraise, influence and communicate emerging national policy and guidance and, where appropriate, translate into practice
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. Our trust‑wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person‑centred, digitally‑enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.
King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, the Trust has set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for its NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for the NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required to meet the goals set out in the Green Plan, and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Seniority level
* Executive
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
* Hospitals and Health Care
For further details or informal visits, contact: Tracey Carter, Chief Nurse & Executive Director of Midwifery, 020 3299 5252.
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