Divisional Director of Nursing AHP & Clinical Professions | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 12 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £91,342 - £105,337 per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 January 2026 |
| Location: | Eastbourne, BN21 2UD |
| Company: | ESHT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7679777/374-LVB0825-A |
Summary
Divisional Director of Nursing AHP & Clinical Professions
Band 8d
We are looking for senior clinical professionals who are able to provide the strategic leadership and professional oversight in our clinical divisions. The postholder will shape and deliver divisional strategy, drive transformation and ensure the highest standards of clinical care, workforce development and patient experience.
The postholder will work closely with the Chief of Division and Divisional Director of Operations to shape and deliver divisional strategy but also with the Chief Nurse to to deliver a trust wide corporate/quality objectives and clinical strategy.
This post includes participation in the Gold on call rota
Please indicate a preference in the clinical division(s) you wish to be considered for.
The post holder will provide the strategic leadership and professional oversight for the delivery of the clinical care and patient experience
The post holder will align the divisional priorities with the Trust objectives and embed a culture of excellence
The post holder will lead the development of the Nursing/AHP and healthcare scientist agenda and hold a Trust quality priority and central corporate project aligned to their registration
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
This advert closes on Friday 26 Dec 2025
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