The closing date is 15th Jul 2026
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Job summary
We are seeking an exceptional Director of Nursing & Allied Health Professionals (AHP) to join our Medical Service Group leadership team. This is a high-profile executive role for an innovative and compassionate leader who is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care, driving quality improvement, and empowering multidisciplinary teams to achieve excellence.
The Director of Nursing and AHPs holds explicit professional accountability to the Chief Nurse.
This includes responsibility for ensuring that nursing and AHP standards, governance, quality, and professional practice are maintained in line with organisational, regulatory, and national requirements.
The Director acts under the professional direction and delegated authority of the Chief Nurse, and Deputy Chief Nurses, providing assurance that safe, high-quality, patient-centred care is delivered across all services within their remit.
They are accountable for advising the Chief Nurse and Deputies on professional matters, escalating risks appropriately, and supporting the delivery of the Chief Nurse's strategic priorities
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Main duties, tasks & skills required
The role provides visible, compassionate leadership, modelling Trust values and behaviours while supporting the delivery of the Trusts strategic aims. Working collaboratively with service group leadership teams, the post holder will ensure the development of services that meet current and future needs, aligned with the devolved leadership model and the 10 year plan for health.The post holder will be skilled in the use of data and intelligence to drive improvements in quality and safety standards. They will lead on clinical governance, patient safety, workforce planning, and quality improvement, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and high quality care. The role includes developing a sustainable workforce plan for nursing and AHPs, driving innovation and service redesign, and upholding the full range of professional standards across the group.
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About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
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Job description
The role provides visible, compassionate leadership, modelling Trust values and behaviours while supporting the delivery of the Trusts strategic aims. Working collaboratively with service group leadership teams, the post holder will ensure the development of services that meet current and future needs, aligned with the devolved leadership model and the 10 year plan for health.The post holder will be skilled in the use of data and intelligence to drive improvements in quality and safety standards. They will lead on clinical governance, patient safety, workforce planning, and quality improvement, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and high quality care. The role includes developing a sustainable workforce plan for nursing and AHPs, driving innovation and service redesign, and upholding the full range of professional standards across the group.
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Person specification
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Qualifications
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Essential
Evidence of ongoing professional and managerial development, which meets NMC/HCPC requirements Masters Degree in a relevant health-related subject and evidence of further advanced study, doctoral level learning, or equivalent level of professional development Management or leadership qualification (g. NHS Leadership Academy, MBA) or equivalent or post graduate study in a relevant subject)
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Experience
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Essential
Extensive experience at a senior level in a relevant acute, community or Mental Health environment Significant senior experience of managing teams, including professional development and conduct issues Experience of leading a range of nursing and or AHP colleagues Experience of leading professionals outside own professional group Experience of effective financial management, including budget management and cost improvement of service wide budgets Experience of managing robust governance and performance management systems Experience in working with patients and their families/carers to improve patient experience Experience of managing service changes, including role redesign and workforce planning
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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.
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UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
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For help with your application, contact:
Stacy Barron-Fitzsimons
[email protected]
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Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
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Band
Band 8d
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Salary
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£94356.00 to £108814.00 Yearly
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Contract
Permanent
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Working pattern
Full-Time
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Reference number
184-OL-OR-5260
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Job locations
Yeovil District Hospital
Higher Kingston
Yeovil
Somerset
BA21 4AT
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Musgrove Park Hospital
Musgrove Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5DA
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