Band 8D Divisional Director of Nursing - Bristol
Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Trust Partnership NHS Trust
Job overview
As the most senior nurse in the Division, the Divisional Director of Nursing will carry responsibility to act as a strong role model for all colleagues by demonstrating credibility, visibility and strong commitment to identifying development opportunities, celebrating success, encouraging creativity, innovation and excellence in practice.
The Divisional Director of Nursing will lead on the Quality, Governance and Compliance standards across the Division, in line with the standards agreed across AWP, with responsibility for Division wide quality governance, compliance, clinical audit, research, and development and quality agendas.
The Divisional Director of Nursing, will, working in partnership with the Clinical Director, hold oversight of quality and safety within the Division
Main duties of the job
The postholder will lead on identified projects, as agreed with the Divisional Clinical Director and with the Chief Nursing Officer.
The post holder will ensure that all aspects of nursing and multi-disciplinary care in the SSC Division are delivered to agreed high standards which provide the best possible experience and outcome for service users. They will provide professional leadership, supporting nursing staff and other staff to bring about service transformation and improved patient care, and will lead the development of expert nursing practice and clinical leadership in the SSC Division.
The postholder will work with the Divisional Clinical Director and with the Chief Nursing Officer to strengthening the quality and safety governance processes within the Division.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Lead on all aspects of nursing practice for a specified Division within AWP and lead on aspects of the Chief Nursing Officer portfolio, as required.
Work with the Divisional Clinical Director and with the Chief Nursing Officer to strengthening the quality and safety governance processes within the Division, ensuring that all nurses in the Division are aware of and work within the quality and safety requirements.
Lead identified nursing projects, as agreed with the Divisional Clinical Director and with the Chief Nursing Officer.
Provide strategic nursing input across the Division, ensuring appropriate advice is provided to ensure effective, recovery focused mental health services are delivered consistently.
Support Divisional teams to align existing governance meetings to the AWP frameworks, ensuring consistency and standardisation. Prepare papers to support the reporting of governance issues through to AWP meetings/committees (such as the AWP Quality and Safety Committee) and to external regulators such as the CQC, as required.
Support processes which address complex concerns that have arisen in the Division, including working with the Divisional Clinical Director and Chief Nursing Officer to have oversight of all inquests and hearings in the Division and to ensure effective and caring support and communication with families and carers.
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This advert is for Band 8D Divisional Director of Nursing - Bristol with Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Trust Partnership NHS Trust in Bath, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £94,356 - £108,814 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 22 Jun 2026.
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