Interim Associate Director of Nursing

Job overview

Fixed Term: 3 months | Full-time

We're looking for an outstanding nursing leader to join our Community Wellbeing and Mental Health Care Group as Associate Director of Nursing (ADN). In this strategic role, you'll shape the future of community and mental health services for children and young people across Sheffield and beyond. Working as part of the Care Group Triumvirate, you'll drive clinical excellence, deliver professional leadership, and provide assurance to our Executive Team and Trust Board on quality, governance, and nursing standards.

You'll lead with purpose, setting standards of care, supporting workforce transformation, and ensuring our services meet the needs of patients, families, and commissioners — today and into the future.

What We're Looking For:

You are a visionary nursing professional with senior leadership experience, a strong clinical foundation, and a commitment to innovation and collaboration. You're motivated to improve outcomes, energise teams, and help shape a sustainable, high-quality future for community and mental health care.

• NMC registration and post-registration experience (ideally in mental health or community settings)
• Experience in service transformation, quality improvement, and strategic leadership
• The ability to lead across systems and influence integrated care
• Passion for digital innovation, new models of care, and professional development

Main duties of the job

The Care Group Associate Director of Nursing (ADN) will work collaboratively and productively with the Associate Director and Associate Medical Director of the Care Group (Care Group Triumvirate) to provide assurance to the Executive Team and the Trust Board that robust systems of governance and excellence in nursing care are in place to enable the delivery of high-quality patient and family led services. This will also provide assurance that those services are meeting agreed objectives and delivered within budget.

The post holder is accountable for the safe, effective delivery of nursing care across all areas of the care group, for setting high standards and meeting the regulatory and commissioner requirements. They will enable nursing colleagues to feel actively engaged and be supported professionally to deliver the best possible care to patients and their families.

The ADN will proactively ensure that the nursing workforce remains appropriate for service demand by supporting the implementation of new workforce models.

The role involves working in partnership with other organisations in the provision and planning of health services, taking forward national and local policies, with drive, passion and enthusiasm to develop a long-term strategic vision that enables high quality and sustainable services. The post holder will deputise for the Deputy Chief Nurse as required.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [email protected]. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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