Head of Nursing and Emergency Care

Are you an experienced and visionary nursing leader ready to shape the future of urgent and emergency care? We are seeking a Head of Nursing to join our integrated emergency and medical pathways division, leading nursing excellence across our urgency and emergency care group.

This is a pivotal leadership position, providing strategic and operational oversight for nursing across a diverse range of services, including:

• Emergency department
• Acute assessment and short stay ward
• Medical SDEC
• Advance clinical practitioners
• Emergency nurse practitioners

You will lead a team of senior nurses and matrons, ensuring the delivery of safe, compassionate, and high-quality care. Working closely with divisional and corporate colleagues, you will drive innovation, workforce development, and continuous improvement across all services.

We are implementing a new divisional structure that strengthens accountability, integration, and patient-centred care. This is an exciting time to join us as we embed transformation, break down silos, and create a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. As Head of Nursing, you will play a key role in shaping this future.

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave-a national programme that's changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we're working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We're a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

• Significant experience in senior nursing leadership (Band 8a or above)
• Proven ability to lead complex clinical services and multidisciplinary teams
• Strong understanding of clinical governance, NHS policy, and regulatory frameworks
• A values-driven leader who champions inclusivity, patient experience, and staff wellbeing