Director of Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professionals; NMHAP

Director of Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professionals (NMHAP)

The closing date is 15 March 2026

Are you an exceptional, values driven senior nurse leader ready to shape the future of patient care across our Trust? We are seeking an outstanding Executive Director of Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professionals (NMHPs) to join our Board of Directors and lead our organisation in delivering compassionate, safe and high quality care for our communities.

As an ambassador for NMAHPs the postholder will ensure that professional contributions of nurses, midwives and allied health professionals enable the Trust to meet business and strategic goals in accordance with professional standards.

We are looking for an experienced, compassionate and inclusive leader who embodies our values and inspires confidence. You will have substantial relevant experience as a senior nurse with Board level experience, plus first-level NMC registration (nurse or midwife) and have a Masters degree or equivalent in a relevant subject.

You will have demonstratable experience of developing relationships into productive partnerships, with the ability to shape and influence across organisational boundaries. An in depth understanding of NHS policy and standards, current health issues and best practice within NMAHP is essential. You will be committed to promoting equality, reducing health inequalities, and fostering a culture where staff feel valued, supported and empowered.

Interviews are expected to take place end of March - early April over a 2 day period.

As a key member of the Board, you will provide strategic leadership, professional oversight and visible advocacy for all Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional services. You will play a central role in shaping organisational culture, driving improvement, and ensuring the highest standards of clinical care, safety and experience.

The Executive Director is the lead for the Safeguarding of Childrens and Adults services across the Trust, risk management, professional lead of maternity, nominated individual for CQC and has joint responsibility with the Executive Medical Director for Clinical Governance.

As the most senior lead for the NMAHP agenda, the post holder will provide assurance to the Board of Directors that NMAHP standards are reviewed on an ongoing basis to meet the demands of patients.

As our most senior NMAHP leader, you will:

• Provide positive, visible and inclusive leadership ensuring that clinical services and management are responsive to the needs of our patients
• Develop and implement strategy for NMAHPs
• Lead patient experience, including the complaints process, volunteers and chaplaincy services
• Promote and develop a culture of learning, improvement, and high quality compassionate care
• Build strong partnerships across the health and care system

Please refer to the attached job description for full outline of role/duties.

One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups. Looking after our work forces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

The Executive Director of Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professionals (NMAHPs) is a member of the Board of Directors, sharing corporate responsibility for the strategic direction of the Trust and delivery of the Trust vision and objectives.

The post-holder will be an ambassador role model for NMAHPs ensuring that professional contributions of nurses, midwives and allied health professionals (AHPs) enable the Trust to meet business and strategic goals in accordance with professional standards.

The Executive Director will lead the Safeguarding of Children and Adult services across the Trust and work with external partners to improve care.

As the most senior lead for the NMAHP agenda, the post holder will provide assurance to the Board of Directors that NMAHP standards are reviewed on an ongoing…