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Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Associate Director of Nursing

The closing date is 18 November 2026

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Job summary

Part Time - Associate Director of Nursing Fix term/Secondment - 6 Months

As part of the directorate senior management team, the Associate Director of Nursing will work alongside the Director of Nursing / AHP to support the delivery of quality governance for the Cancer and Clinical Services Division. They will support the improvement and strengthening of quality of care (patient safety, patient experience and clinical effectiveness) by working closely with Heads of Services and local governance leads. A key part of the role will include ensuring the delivery of CQC standards across the division, with an element of On-Call.

Main duties of the job

Work with the Director of Nursing / AHP and Divisional Medical and Operational Directors to meet the Cancer and Clinical Services division's key performance targets, leading effective and efficient delivery operational and clinical services with particular emphasis on effective clinical care, as well as implementing the strategic, financial and operational plans and efficiently deploying the resources of the Directorate.

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£85,641 to £97,746 a year plus oncall supplement 2%

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

343-8364375-RB-SK

Job locations

Epsom and St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM51AA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about the role

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about the role

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Evidence of significant continuing professional and leadership development.
• NMC Registered Nurse 1st level degree
• Substantial experience & understanding the delivery of quality & safety in the clinical areas, including identifying and managing risk

Desirable

• Master's Degree

Essential

Essential

• Significant budgetary experience and demonstrable experience of achieving financial savings without compromising clinical care.

Essential

Essential

• Detailed knowledge of effective CNS job planning to ensure quality of care is maintained whilst maintaining operational performance.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Evidence of significant continuing professional and leadership development.
• NMC Registered Nurse 1st level degree
• Substantial experience & understanding the delivery of quality & safety in the clinical areas, including identifying and managing risk

Desirable

• Master's Degree

Essential

Essential

• Significant budgetary experience and demonstrable experience of achieving financial savings without compromising clinical care.

Essential

Essential

• Detailed knowledge of effective CNS job planning to ensure quality of care is maintained whilst maintaining operational performance.

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

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Epsom and St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM51AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Epsom and St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM51AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Director of Nursing / AHP

Lorna Bramwells

[email protected]

07741810970

Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£85,641 to £97,746 a year plus oncall supplement 2%

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

343-8364375-RB-SK

Job locations

Epsom and St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM51AA

United Kingdom

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