Job Summary
Are you an experienced senior nurse, midwife or AHP leader looking to take on the next challenge in your career? This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to take the next steps in their career working with the Chief Nurse and their portfolio. We are seeking to appoint an exceptional values based leader with a strong commitment to driving innovation and inspiring the best in people.
Responsibilities
The post holder(s) are responsible for supporting the Chief Nurse to deliver the strategy for Nursing, Midwifery and AHPs including Quality Governance and the development of leadership capacity to deliver high quality safe care. The post holder(s) will ensure that Patient Experience is at the heart of the organisation so that all care is patient centred and compassionate and will promote excellence in clinical care and professional standards across the Trust and hospital group.
You will promote excellence in clinical care and professional standards across the Trust and in the Hospital Group. You will be responsible for providing comprehensive and robust strategic and operational professional leadership, guidance and support to nursing, midwifery and allied health professionals across the organisation to deliver the highest standards of care. The role will seek to improve and build stronger relationships with the CQC, and support patient experience through better understanding and making meaningful improvements. You will need to deputise for the Chief Nurse across the full portfolio of the Chief Nurse's responsibilities as required.
Person Specification
* Registered Nurse or Midwife on the NMC register.
* Educated to Masters level and specialist training to an advanced level.
* Leadership qualification.
* Evidence of personal development.
* Extensive knowledge of Nursing & Midwifery acquired through significant experience in a Senior clinical role.
* Extensive understanding of current NHS structures, policies and direction of travel.
* Demonstrable experience of the ability to work autonomously, initiating and organising workloads, delegating appropriately, responding to changing priorities and meeting tight deadlines.
* Demonstrable experience of the ability to make difficult decisions autonomously.
* Experience of achievement of significant change through leadership and influencing.
* Extensive understanding of the NHS Operating Framework, Governance, service provision and resource management.
* Detailed understanding of priorities for Nursing, Midwifery and AHPs to enhance patient outcomes and staff well-being.
* Previous success in the promotion of evidence based practice.
Disclosure & 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer Information
Employer: Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address: The Great Western Hospital, Marlborough, Swindon, SN3 6BB, United Kingdom
Contact: Chief Nurse Luisa Goddard, luisa.goddard@nhs.net
Job Details
* Role: Deputy Chief Nurse
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: 9
* Salary: £112,782 to £129,783 a year per annum, pro rata
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Location: The Great Western Hospital, Marlborough, Swindon, SN3 6BB, United Kingdom
* Reference number: 249-8050717
Closing Date
14 June 2026
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