Divisional Director of Nursing AHP & Clinical Professions

Esht; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 91,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned healthcare organization in Eastbourne is seeking a Divisional Director of Nursing to provide strategic leadership and oversee clinical care quality. The role demands extensive experience in healthcare leadership, including governance and transformation. Ideal candidates will possess a nursing or AHP qualification alongside significant experience in system-wide change. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Staff development programs

Access to NHS pension scheme

Onsite nurseries and staff restaurants

Employee Assistance Programme

Affordable onsite parking

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration or Registered AHP/Healthcare scientist with current HCPC registration.
• Masters level qualification/training relevant to role or equivalent strategic leadership experience.
• Extensive senior leadership experience in acute/community healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and professional oversight for clinical care.
• Align divisional priorities with Trust objectives and embed a culture of excellence.
• Lead development of Nursing/AHP healthcare agendas.

Skills

Leadership in clinical governance

Transformational change management

Financial management

People management

Strategic planning

Education

Registered Nurse or Registered AHP/Healthcare scientist

Masters level qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Divisional Director of Nursing AHP & Clinical Professions

NHS AfC: Band 8d

Main area Divisional Grade NHS AfC: Band 8d Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 374-LVB0825-A

Site Cross site Town Eastbourne Salary £91,342 - £105,337 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 26/12/2025 23:59

We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.

We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £700 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.

Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.

Job overview

Divisional Director of Nursing AHP & Clinical Professions

Band 8d

We are looking for senior clinical professionals who are able to provide the strategic leadership and professional oversight in our clinical divisions. The postholder will shape and deliver divisional strategy, drive transformation and ensure the highest standards of clinical care, workforce development and patient experience.

The postholder will work closely with the Chief of Division and Divisional Director of Operations to shape and deliver divisional strategy but also with the Chief Nurse to to deliver a trust wide corporate/quality objectives and clinical strategy.

This post includes participation in the Gold on call rota

Please indicate a preference in the clinical division(s) you wish to be considered for.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide the strategic leadership and professional oversight for the delivery of the clinical care and patient experience

The post holder will align the divisional priorities with the Trust objectives and embed a culture of excellence

The post holder will lead the development of the Nursing/AHP and healthcare scientist agenda and hold a Trust quality priority and central corporate project aligned to their registration

Working for our organisation

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration or Registered AHP/Healthcare scientist with current HCPC registration
• Masters level qualification/training relevant to role or equivalent strategic leadership experience and working towards

Experience

• Extensive senior leadership experience in acute/community healthcare
• Proven track record in clinical governance, workforce leadership and strategic transformation
• Experience in leading divisional or systemwide change programmes
• Significant senior leader experience of clinical operations and able to demonstrate experience of: Quality/Service improvement and leading service changes Operational leadership People Management Financial management of business planning and management of resources Management of performance Quality assurance and management of risk
• A good understanding of the changing NHS environment and evidence of strategic working across the system/network
• Knowledge of integrated care systems and acute and community care pathways
• Experience working with a triumvirate leadership mode

Patients come first at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

Our vision is to be:

• The healthcare provider of first choice for the people of East Sussex.

Our mission is to:

• Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide with healthcare services.

Our strategic objectives are to:

• Improve quality and clinical outcomes by ensuring that safe patient care is our highest priority.
• Play a leading role in local partnerships to meet the needs of our local population and improve and enhance patients’ experiences.
• Use our resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our patients and their care to ensure our services are clinically, operationally and financially sustainable.

Our aims are that all services delivered by the Trust are:

• Safe
• Effective
• Caring
• Responsive and
• Well led

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.