Chief Nursing Officer

The role of the Trust Chief Nursing Officer ensures that patients cared for within the Trust receive compassionate care and that quality meets their needs at all times. The role will contribute to the strategic and corporate direction in the Trust and across the Group working alongside their Executive and senior managerial and clinical colleagues.Main duties of the job To provide strategic leadership to the Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional (AHP) workforce within the organisation.To provide advice to the Board, managers and senior clinicians on any matters relating to the Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional body.Manage and lead on the quality, safety and patient experience agenda.Work closely with the Chief Medical Officer to develop a culture which embeds Clinical Quality and Governance and monitors its effectiveness.Support the Director of Infection Prevention and Control in developing strategies to ensure effective IPC is in place across the organisation.About us Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.Job responsibilities Details of the job description and main responsibilities are included in the attached job description and person specification. For more information, please contact the Group Chief Nurse's Office.Person Specification QualificationsExcellent academic record at 1st Degree level or above.Educated to masters degree level in health-related subject or equivalent.Relevant professional nursing qualification.NMC registrationKnowledge and TrainingEvidence of continuous professional development.Evidence of recent management and leadership development.ExperienceSuccessful track record of senior nursing leadership at Board level within a complex acute healthcare environment.Comprehensive knowledge of patient safety systems and processes including clinical risk and safeguarding vulnerable people.Demonstrable track record of achievement in quality and patient experience.Experience in leading service and transformational change. Effective partnership and working with both internal and external stakeholders.Demonstration of significant experience in situational leadership, human resource management and people development.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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2026-03-18