Job Summary
This is a great time to join The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as the Deputy Chief Nurse Officer.
We are currently in the process of redeveloping the hospital to provide a new state-of-the-art hospital for the residents of Hillingdon, and beyond, which supports the very best in delivery of healthcare and will be fit for our future.
We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people across the Borough of Hillingdon, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare - our mission is to provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, improving the health and wellbeing of the people we serve.
The Deputy Chief Nurse is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team within the organisation. The post holder will provide professional leadership to all of the Trusts registered and unregistered Nursing, Midwifery and AHP staff. The post holder will provide visible leadership within the organisation and will support with both the daily operational running of the hospitals as well as the setting and achieving of long-term strategic goals.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will make a fundamental contribution at the highest level in supporting the ChiefNurse in leading and managing the delivery of nursing care across the organisation. This includes setting the strategic direction for nursing, monitoring ward to board critical performanceagainst objectives, and ensuring effective stewardship and high standards of clinical governance.
The post holder will support and advise the Chief Nurse and will deputise for the Chief Nurse as and when required. The post holder will participate in the 'gold-on-call' rota providing leadership and guidance out of hours and will fulfil the role of gold in line with EPRR requirements.
This position is a unique developmental role designed to provide the postholder with the experience and skills necessary to advance into a Chief Nurse Officer role. The previous postholder has successfully transitioned into a Chief Nurse Officer position, demonstrating thepotential for career progression. The portfolio of this role is wide and varied, offering a breadth of experience that is unparalleled. The Deputy Chief Nurse Officer will gain exposure to diverse aspects of nursing leadership, strategic planning, and clinical governance, workforce, education and patient experience making it an excellent stepping stone for those aspiring to reach executive nursing leadership.
About Us
The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.
The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitalsprovide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.
We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.
Details
Date posted
05 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 9
Salary
£111,120 to £127,006 a year pa inc
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
394-Corp-7255446DT
Job locations
Hillingdon Hospital
Pield Heath Road
Uxbridge
UB8 3NN
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Person Spec
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Post registration qualifications to master's degree level, or equivalent level of experience
- Evidence of continuous professional/ personal and clinical development post qualification
- Formal management or leadership development or qualification
- Proven track record of achievement as clinical leader within an acute setting
- Experience of business planning, budget setting and financial controls
- Experience of leading teams and managing complex staffing issues
- Experience of implementing system changes to improve patient safety and patient experience
- Proven track record of achievement as clinical leader within an acute setting
- Extensive knowledge of current NHS policy and its implications for an acute hospital
Desirable
- Project management qualification
- Experience of safeguarding processes and legislation
- Experience of undertaking and reporting nursing, midwifery and AHP workforce establishment reviews
- Media training and experience of handling media enquiries
Person Specification
Person Spec
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Post registration qualifications to master's degree level, or equivalent level of experience
- Evidence of continuous professional/ personal and clinical development post qualification
- Formal management or leadership development or qualification
- Proven track record of achievement as clinical leader within an acute setting
- Experience of business planning, budget setting and financial controls
- Experience of leading teams and managing complex staffing issues
- Experience of implementing system changes to improve patient safety and patient experience
- Proven track record of achievement as clinical leader within an acute setting
- Extensive knowledge of current NHS policy and its implications for an acute hospital
Desirable
- Project management qualification
- Experience of safeguarding processes and legislation
- Experience of undertaking and reporting nursing, midwifery and AHP workforce establishment reviews
- Media training and experience of handling media enquiries
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hillingdon Hospital
Pield Heath Road
Uxbridge
UB8 3NN
Employer's website
https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hillingdon Hospital
Pield Heath Road
Uxbridge
UB8 3NN
Employer's website
https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)
