Sirona care & health CIC

Director of Nursing/Deputy Chief Nursing Officer

The closing date is 05 February 2026

Job summary

We are seeking an outstanding Director of Nursing/Deputy Chief Nursing Officer to join our senior leadership team on a six-month secondment. This is a rare opportunity for an inspirational senior nurse leader to influence nursing practice, quality and workforce innovation across our organisation and Integrated Care System.

Working closely with and deputising for the Chief Nursing & Allied Health Officer, you will provide visible professional leadership across nursing, driving high standards of care, patient safety and experience. You will lead key portfolios including clinical governance, safeguarding, infection prevention and control, workforce, and professional standards, and play a central role in our CQC relationship and system partnerships.

If you are a credible, values-led leader with the vision and presence to inspire teams and deliver impact at pace, we would love to hear from you.

While this post is advertised at Band 9, we would also welcome applications from experienced senior nurse leaders currently operating at Band 8d who are seeking a development opportunity. In these circumstances, appointment would be made at the appropriate band, aligned to experience and the level of responsibility undertaken.

As stated this can be a secondment or a fixed term post, we are looking for someone who can join us immediately. Informal discussions are welcomed.

Main duties of the job

Provide visible, professional leadership across Nursing professions.Lead on professional standards, clinical governance, patient safety and quality.
Maintain and strengthen our relationship with the NMC, acting as the primary link for fitness to practise matters.
Influence strategic planning, workforce development and service transformation across Sirona.
Champion safe, high-quality, equitable and person-centred care.Build strong partnerships with higher education providers, system partners and national bodies.
Support and, when required, represent the CNAHO at Board, executive committees and system-level forums.
Lead key portfolios including safeguarding, patient experience, infection prevention & control, risk, compliance, and CQC relationship management.
Foster a compassionate, inclusive culture that attracts, develops and retains a diverse workforce.

About us

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.

We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.

Date posted

22 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 9

Salary

£109,179 to £125,637 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

083-7715221-HO

Job locations

Sirone Care & Health Head Office

Badminton Rd

Yate

BS37 5AF

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role and can only accept applications from UK based applicants.

If you are currently requiring a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 12 months from your start date until the expiry date, please disclose your expiry date in your application.

If you refer to qualifications or employment within your supporting statement, that has not been included in your Qualifications, Training or Employment History, this information may be discounted.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role and can only accept applications from UK based applicants.

If you are currently requiring a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 12 months from your start date until the expiry date, please disclose your expiry date in your application.

If you refer to qualifications or employment within your supporting statement, that has not been included in your Qualifications, Training or Employment History, this information may be discounted.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Registered Nurse with the NMC
Masters level qualification
Evidence of sustained personal and professional development.
Evidence of learning and development associated with strategic workforce transformation

Skills, Experience and Knowledge

Essential

Experience of working with Executive teams and Boards
In depth knowledge of the current NHS agenda and challenges
Ability to interpret national and local policy drivers and translate them into practice.
Experience working across organisations and at regional/national level.
Experience of managing people and teams.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Registered Nurse with the NMC
Masters level qualification
Evidence of sustained personal and professional development.
Evidence of learning and development associated with strategic workforce transformation

Skills, Experience and Knowledge

Essential

Experience of working with Executive teams and Boards
In depth knowledge of the current NHS agenda and challenges
Ability to interpret national and local policy drivers and translate them into practice.
Experience working across organisations and at regional/national level.
Experience of managing people and teams.

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

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

Sirona care & health CIC

Address

Sirone Care & Health Head Office

Badminton Rd

Yate

BS37 5AF

Employer's website

https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sirona care & health CIC

Address

Sirone Care & Health Head Office

Badminton Rd

Yate

BS37 5AF

Employer's website

https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)