Deputy Head of Nursing
The closing date is 14 January 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Head of Nursing at University Hospitals Tees within the Neurosciences Clinical service Unit
A post has arisen within Neurosciences CSU (CSU 9) - The Deputy head of nursing will be part of the leadership team and will be an integral role within the CSU, supporting the direction of the CSU in partnership with the head of nursing, service director head of operations, bringing clinical expertise and positive leadership approach.
They will work with the service group senior members within the collaborative to prepare for CQC inspection. And support the triumvirate team approach aligned with supporting the wider senior multi-professional team comprising of a clinical director, management support and clinical matron for each of the service groups.
As a key professional leader the deputy head of nursing will provide operational direction to all nurses within the collaborative, be responsible for providing the fundamentals of care to a high standard, support leading on nutrition and hydration for all patients, be accountable for safe staffing and ensure robust risk management and governance arrangements are in place.
The post holder will be an integral part of the trust's senior nursing team and voice working with other deputy heads of nursing, heads of nursing, associate directors of nursing, deputy chief nurses and director of nursing.
Main duties of the job
As a key professional leader the Deputy Head of Nursing will provide strategic and operational support to all nurses within the collaborative, be responsible for providing high quality patient focused care, ensuring robust risk management and governance arrangements are in place. The post holder will be an integral part of the Trust senior nursing team working with other Deputy Heads of Nursing, Heads of Nursing/Associate Directors of Nursing, Deputy Directors of Nursing and Chief Nursing Officer.
We are seeking a highly motivated, values driven nurse with excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills to drive towards developing a safety first culture at University Hospitals Tees.
This post will close at sufficient applicants.
About us
Leadership and Improvement Training
University Hospitals Tees offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to
Explore leadership within the NHS
Promote Trust Values and Behaviours
Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills
Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role
After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.
Details
Date posted
31 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£64,455 to £74,896 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
328-NS-7696378-LJ
Job locations
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Employer's website
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