Director of Nursing

I'm seeking an experienced Interim Chief Nurse / Director of Quality for a values-led, employee-owned healthcare provider, to provide senior leadership, stability and assurance during an important period for the organisation.

This is an opportunity for a credible, hands-on nursing leader who can hit the ground running, support teams through recent structural changes and ensure the organisation is well positioned for the next stage of its development.

• Providing strong clinical leadership, quality oversight and board-level assurance.
• Embedding recent restructures across Quality, Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) and Safeguarding.
• Supporting the delivery of an ongoing Tissue Viability Quality Improvement programme.
• Embedding a new, scalable Quality Improvement framework across the organisation.
• Leading CQC readiness and self-assessment activity.
• Undertaking key statutory responsibilities, including CQC Nominated Individual, Controlled Drugs Accountable Officer and Director of Infection Prevention and Control (DIPC).

• Registered General Nurse (RGN) with an active NMC PIN.
• Senior leadership experience within a healthcare setting; community provider experience is highly desirable.
• Experience of quality governance, regulatory compliance and clinical leadership.
• A pragmatic, collaborative and confident leader who can challenge constructively, hold teams to account and build trust.
• Someone comfortable operating in a complex environment, balancing compassion with clear direction and accountability.

• Initial 6-month assignment
• On-site presence in Woking 2-3 days per week, with travel to other sites as required
• Access to a car is essential
• One-stage, 30-minute Microsoft Teams interview