First Group Chief Nurse

Overview

Following the appointment of Jo Williams as our Group Chief Executive, we are seeking our first Group Chief Nurse to lead Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional services across both Trusts as we formalise our Group by April 2026. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of health and care across our system.

We are building on the excellent and transformative work already happening across both organisations, driving further integration and enhancing the quality of care for all the communities we serve. This includes our £300m Hospitals Transformation Programme, the Neighbourhood Health Transformation Programme bringing care closer to home, and wide ranging cultural and organisational improvements underpinned by our CARE framework and Poppy's Promise.

We are building seamless patient pathways, strengthening our workforce, and restoring pride and confidence in our services.

We are seeking an open, compassionate and credible nursing leader with significant experience at, or near, Board level gained in complex, multi site provider environments. The successful candidate will quickly build trusted relationships with staff, patients, partners, regulators and communities.

As a visible and inclusive leader, you will empower our Nursing, Midwifery and AHP workforce, uphold professional standards and champion continuous improvement, informed by listening to and learning from patients, families and communities.

• Shape strategy, deliver transformation and drive innovation across acute and community services.
• Build trusted relationships with staff, patients, partners, regulators and communities.
• Empower the workforce, uphold professional standards and champion continuous improvement.
• Work as part of a cohesive Group Executive Leadership Team to reduce health inequalities.

Successful applicants will have significant experience, including:

• Experience at or near Board level in complex, multi‑site provider environments.
• Proven ability to lead large, diverse teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commitment to quality improvement and patient‑centered care.

To find out more, please contact our recruitment advisors at Gatenby Sanderson:
Joanna Riley, Emma Pickup or Emily Smith at [email protected], and visit our dedicated microsite to apply today.

Closing date: 9am Monday 16 February
Interviews and stakeholder engagement:
Tuesday 3 March

We commit to removing barriers for people with disabilities or long‑term health conditions in recruitment, training, and career progression. We will offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible. We are particularly welcome to applicants who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds, or who have a disability.

We also welcome applicants from the Armed Forces community and will recognise previous service and rank for successful appointments.

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. We seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace that attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self.

Our Commitment to Safety and Respect - The Trust is a signatory to the NHS Sexual Safety Charter and is committed to a safe, inclusive workplace free from sexual misconduct, harassment, and discrimination.