Job summary The post holder will be an integral member of the Divisional management team, supporting the Divisional Chief Nurse in the delivery of key performance targets and high-quality evidence-based nursing care. She/he will be accountable for the provision of effective professional nursing leadership to a team of specialist nurses and provide pro-active resource management for the clinical group. As an experienced practitioner, the post holder will be expected to create, lead, and maintain an environment of continuous quality improvement and professional development, ensuring that critical care nursing practices are regularly reviewed and that service developments are implemented when necessary. Main duties of the job Responsibilities will also contribute to the delivery of the NHS Plan, modernisation, Improving Working Lives, and patient/public involvement/participation agendas throughout the clinical group. This will be supported by high quality effective communications with all key groups of staff. The post holder is expected to: Act as a positive role model through the provision of effective professional leadership and demonstration of competent and accountable clinical practice. Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary clinical practice, exploring new ideas and encouraging the introduction of positive, evidence-based practice. Maintain and enhance high standards of patient care through the implementation of continuous quality improvement initiatives and regular service evaluation that involves patients/users of the service. Demonstrate patient centred values. Actively supports the Divisional Chief Nurse in the delivery of key performance indicators. For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities. About us We provide emergency and non-emergency services to the residents of East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon, including the major towns of Crawley, Horsham, Reigate and Redhill; a community of over 535,000 people. We provide acute and complex services and a range of outpatient, diagnostic services whilst Crawley Hospital and Horsham in West Sussex and Caterham Dene Hospital and Oxted Health Centre in Surrey provide less complex planned services. In 2019 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated our services as 'Outstanding' and we are one of the best performing Trusts in England: Winners of Health Service Journal Acute Trust of the year award 2021. National Patient Safety Awards winner and strive to be a beacon for safety in all that we do. We are rated the sixth highest trust in the South East and in the top 25% nationally for staff recommending the Trust as a place to work or receive treatment. Date posted 18 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year plus high cost allowance Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 326-7061730-AT Job locations East Surrey Hospital Canada Avenue Redhill RH1 5RH Job description Job responsibilities Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application clearly reflects where you match them including any examples you would like to highlight. Job description Job responsibilities Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application clearly reflects where you match them including any examples you would like to highlight. Person Specification Criteria Essential Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role A complete and accurate application Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement Evidence of essential experience for role Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification Person Specification Criteria Essential Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role A complete and accurate application Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement Evidence of essential experience for role Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification 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 Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Address East Surrey Hospital Canada Avenue Redhill RH1 5RH Employer's website https://surreyandsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)