Deputy Director of Nursing

Overview

Are you a senior nursing leader ready to shape the future of care? The Diggory Division at Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a

Deputy Director of Nursing

to lead services across London, Surrey, and Milton Keynes. This strategic role requires a

Master''s-qualified nurse

with proven expertise in

clinical leadership ,

service improvement , and

workforce development —particularly in

Health and Justice

or

Public/Mental Health nursing . You'll drive quality, safety, and innovation, ensuring CQC compliance and leading new care models. Working closely with Lead Nurses, Clinical Directors, and Education Partners, you'll enhance professional practice and support integrated service delivery. Regular travel across the division is essential, especially in London and Surrey. You'll also represent the division at Trust-wide forums and lead key portfolios including

safeguarding ,

safer staffing ,

non-medical prescribing , and

nursing education .

Responsibilities

Provide leadership to promote excellence in patient care and quality

Develop and implement clinical standards aligned with national policies

Act as a role model for nursing staff and promote professional development

Monitor services against CQC standards and address concerns promptly

Lead on clinical governance and patient safety, ensuring NMC compliance

Foster a culture of learning and openness regarding incidents and complaints

Oversee recruitment, retention, and career progression for nursing staff

Ensure effective preceptorship for new nurses and quality experiences for students

Collaborate to develop training pathways and support professional practice

Establish clinical supervision systems across the division

Work with clinical leaders to enhance service improvement and integrated care

Represent the Trust externally and build relationships with partners

Lead divisional committees and manage budgets for financial compliance

Address nursing-related medicine management and support non-medical prescribing

Implement innovative, cost-effective care models

Advise on research and practice development aligned with Trust priorities

Person SpecificationExperience – Essential

Broad experience of providing leadership across the profession

Broad clinical experience relevant to the post

Senior Nurse with significant management and leadership experience at Band 8b or above

Experience of working collaboratively with other professions and partner organisations

Delivering change by influencing others

Track record of managing complex issues

Evidence of working across professional and organisational boundaries, and with multiple stakeholders

Evidence of implementing significant organisational change

Demonstrable understanding of relevant national strategy/policy and how this relates to the service

Experience in education, practice development or workforce development

Desirable

Budgetary management experience

Education / QualificationsEssential

First Level Registered Nurse

Evidence of continuing professional development

Level 7 qualification or currently working towards

Desirable

NMP/ACP Qualification

Skills / AbilitiesEssential

Excellent leadership qualities

Strong, open, participative leadership style which instils confidence and is positive

Ability to communicate vision and inspire

The political awareness, tact and diplomacy required to establish credibility and good working relationships with colleagues and external organisations

Ability to focus on problems and implement pragmatic solutions

Ability to provide high quality, impartial, consistent advice to managers and clinical colleagues

Ability to handle difficult or contentious issues with colleagues

Ability to manage rapid and sustained change

Team working, including collaboration and delegation

Commitment to continuous self-development

Desirable

Positive attitude to business development within a competitive arena

KnowledgeEssential

Understanding of recent health policy and NHS systems reform and professional issues

Understanding of professional guidance, medical policy and relevant regulations and statutes

Broad understanding of the clinical governance agenda

An understanding of the education, training and workforce agenda for nurses and other non-medical trainees

An understanding of the equal opportunities issues for a diverse Division spanning a variety of services over a wide geography

About usThere''s a place for you at CNWL. We''re passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient''s own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people. We''re always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we''re hoping to find our future leaders and we''ll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career. With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more - whatever stage of your career you''re at, there''s always a place for you at CNWL.

Details

Date posted: 17 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 8c

Salary: £76,965 to £88,682 per year (HCAs, depending on base)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 333-D-M-0040

Job location: The Gordon Hospital, Bloomburg Street, London, SW1V 2RH

Employer detailsCentral and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

The Gordon Hospital, Bloomburg Street, London, SW1V 2RH

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