Sirona care & health
Director of Nursing/Deputy Chief Nursing Officer

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Director of Nursing / Deputy Chief Nursing Officer
We are seeking an exceptional Director of Nursing / Deputy Chief Nursing Officer to join our Senior Leadership Team.
This is a unique opportunity for an inspirational and forward-thinking senior nurse leader to shape nursing practice, drive quality improvement, and lead workforce innovation across our organisation and the wider Integrated Care System.
Working closely with, and deputising for, the Chief Nursing & Allied Health Officer, you will provide visible and credible professional leadership for nursing services, championing excellence in patient care, safety, and experience. You will lead key strategic portfolios including clinical governance, safeguarding, infection prevention and control, professional standards, and workforce development. The role will also play a pivotal part in maintaining strong relationships with the CQC and key system partners.
We are looking for a values-driven leader with the credibility, vision, and influence to inspire teams, build strong partnerships, and deliver meaningful improvements at pace.
You will be passionate about developing nursing practice, supporting our workforce, and ensuring the highest standards of care for the communities we serve.
If you are an experienced senior nursing leader ready to make a significant impact at executive level, we would love to hear from you.
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- Provide visible, professional leadership across Nursing professions. Lead on professional standards, clinical governance, patient safety and quality.
- Maintain and strengthen our relationship with the NMC, acting as the primary link for fitness to practise matters.
- Influence strategic planning, workforce development and service transformation across Sirona.
- Champion safe, high-quality, equitable and person-centred care. Build strong partnerships with higher education providers, system partners and national bodies.
- Support and, when required, represent the CNAHO at Board, executive committees and system-level forums.
- Lead key portfolios including safeguarding, patient experience, infection prevention & control, risk, compliance, and CQC relationship management.
- Foster a compassionate, inclusive culture that attracts, develops and retains a diverse workforce.
Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.
About Us
We are Sirona care & health – England’s largest provider of Adult’s and Children’s Community Services and we’d love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.


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Benefits
Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days’ annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme – just a glimpse of the benefits you’ll receive.
We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.
We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.
Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different – we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.
Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.
Contact
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Mary Lewis
- Job title: Director of Nursing and Therapies
- Email address: mary.lewis7@nhs.net
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