Job overview
Are you currently in a senior nursing role and looking for a new challenge? Do you have a 'can do' attitude, excellent leadership skills and want to progress?
If you answered yes to the above then you could be making a positive difference to our patients and staff in a worthwhile, valued and rewarding role with Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to work within the South West Thames Renal and Transplant Division at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust where the Divisional Director of Nursing, alongside the Divisional Director of Operations and Divisional Medical Director, is expected to deliver the effective integrated clinical, operational and financial performance of the Division.
This role will develop renal services across the South West Thames Renal and Transplant Division geography, working closely with colleagues at St George’s Hospital and identify ways to work more closely together to offer the best care to patients across the catchment area for the Group.
This role will take the lead on quality, safety and patient experience across the Division, contributing to the Quality Improvement plan as well as contributing to the Corporate Nursing agenda and having a portfolio that reflects this as delegated by the Site and Group Chief Nurse.
Main duties of the job
The Divisional Director of Nursing will have responsibility for the nursing strategy for the division, ensuring effective implementation of both national and local strategies and the achievement of service objectives within the available resources.
To enable them to execute this responsibility, the post holder is expected to provide proactive and visible leadership. Leadership will span four key areas: service leadership, people and personal leadership, quality leadership and collaborative leadership.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Divisional Director of Nursing South West Thames Renal & Transplant role at Epsom and St Helier.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Developing and leading clinical governance/ risk agenda
- Senior Management experience with responsibility for wide range of service areas
- Financial management and control
- Staff management at a senior level
- Leading and managing complex change
- Working across professional and organisational boundaries
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Developing and implementing patient safety processes
- Knowledge of current nursing and AHP issues, policies and procedures
- Ability to develop strategic priorities and organise staff and resources to achieve high quality patient care
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Good understanding of regulatory frameworks for NHS Trusts
Other job requirements
Essential
- Ability to make decisions and manage emergency situations
- Team player and able to work collaboratively, with a commitment to improving patient care
- Emotionally resilient and able to manage a fluctuating workload in a dynamic environment
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Masters or equivalent
- Up to date personal and professional development
Desirable
- The Renal Course or equivalent
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This advert is for Divisional Director of Nursing South West Thames Renal & Transplant with Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust in Carshalton, London, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £100,493 - £114,951 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 21 Jul 2026.
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