Director of Nursing/Deputy Chief Nursing Officer in Yate

We are seeking an exceptional Director of Nursing / Deputy Chief Nursing Officer to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is a unique opportunity for an inspirational and forward-thinking senior nurse leader to shape nursing practice, drive quality improvement, and lead workforce innovation across our organisation and the wider Integrated Care System. Working closely with, and deputising for, the Chief Nursing & Allied Health Officer, you will provide visible and credible professional leadership for nursing services, championing excellence in patient care, safety, and experience. You will lead key strategic portfolios including clinical governance, safeguarding, infection prevention and control, professional standards, and workforce development. The role will also play a pivotal part in maintaining strong relationships with the CQC and key system partners. We are looking for a values-driven leader with the credibility, vision, and influence to inspire teams, build strong partnerships, and deliver meaningful improvements at pace. You will be passionate about developing nursing practice, supporting our workforce, and ensuring the highest standards of care for the communities we serve. If you are an experienced senior nursing leader ready to make a significant impact at executive level, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job:

• Provide visible, professional leadership across Nursing professions.
• Lead on professional standards, clinical governance, patient safety and quality.
• Maintain and strengthen our relationship with the NMC, acting as the primary link for fitness to practise matters.
• Influence strategic planning, workforce development and service transformation across Sirona.
• Champion safe, high‑quality, equitable and person‑centred care.
• Build strong partnerships with higher education providers, system partners and national bodies.
• Support and, when required, represent the CNAHO at Board, executive committees and system‑level forums.
• Lead key portfolios including safeguarding, patient experience, infection prevention & control, risk, compliance, and CQC relationship management.
• Foster a compassionate, inclusive culture that attracts, develops and retains a diverse workforce.

Working for our organisation:

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas. We are Sirona care & health – England’s largest provider of Adult’s and Children’s Community Services and we’d love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire. Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days’ annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme – just a glimpse of the benefits you’ll receive. We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve. Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different – we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role and can only accept applications from UK based applicants. If you are currently requiring a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 12 months from your start date until the expiry date, please disclose your expiry date in your application. If you refer to qualifications or employment within your supporting statement, that has not been included in your Qualifications, Training or Employment History, this information may be discounted.

Person specification:

Qualifications and Training:

• Registered Nurse with the NMC
• Evidence of sustained personal and professional development.
• Evidence of learning and development associated with strategic workforce transformation.

Skills, Experience and Knowledge:

• Experience of working with Executive teams and Boards.
• In depth knowledge of the current NHS agenda and challenges.
• Ability to interpret national and local policy drivers and translate them into practice.
• Experience working across organisations and at regional/national level.
• Experience of managing people and teams.

You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.