Job requirements
Essential
4 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualifications
Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Experience & Knowledge
Up to date experience as an Executive Chief Nurse at Board level within a provider NHS trust/ foundation trust, or ICB.
- Experience & Knowledge
Knowledge of the regulatory framework on Nursing and Midwifery, experience of managing complex professional regulatory issues
- Skills, Abilities & Attributes
Demonstrably committed to and focused on quality, promotes high standards to consistently improve patient outcomes
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
The Deputy Regional Chief Nurse, Director of Statutory Functions, Programmes and Improvement is a senior nursing leader responsible for providing strategic clinical leadership, professional oversight and assurance across the region. Reporting to the Regional Chief Nurse, the postholder will lead key statutory functions and programmes, including safeguarding, infection prevention and control, mental health, learning disability and autism, Continuing Healthcare, patient experience and quality improvement.
Main duties of the job
Working collaboratively with Integrated Care Boards, provider organisations, national teams and system partners, the postholder will support the delivery of NHS England priorities, promote high standards of quality and safety, and drive improvement across health and care services. They will provide expert advice on nursing, midwifery, clinical governance and risk, ensuring effective quality oversight and the implementation of national policy and improvement programmes.
The role requires strong system leadership, partnership working and the ability to influence at executive level to improve outcomes, reduce variation and support the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care. The postholder will deputise for the Regional Chief Nurse as required and contribute to the strategic leadership of the region, helping to deliver the ambitions of the NHS 10 Year Health Plan and the Model Region Blueprint.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
Secondments
Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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This advert is for Deputy Regional Chief Nurse - Director of Stat Funcs, Progs & Imp with NHS England in NHSE Office in the South East region, NHSE Office in the South East, SE1 8UG, West Yorkshire. It is listed as a Director role. The advertised salary is £100000.00 to £200000.00. The contract type is Fixed term: 9 months (Secondment only for current NHS employees until 30/09/2027). The application deadline is 27 Oct 2026.
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