Job Description

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.



We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience

Please note, NSFT uses tools to screen any applications generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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Job overview

We are seeking an inspirational and compassionate Locality Director of Nursing to lead our nursing workforce across the West Norfolk locality. You will provide professional leadership to nurses and support the leadership of AHPs, psychologists, and social workers. As part of a triumvirate leadership team, you will work alongside the Locality Medical Director and Director of Operations to deliver strategic, visible, and clinically focused leadership.



You will be responsible for:


Ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality care. Leading on clinical governance, safeguarding, and patient experience. Driving continuous improvement and embedding evidence-based practice. Developing strategic plans aligned with Trust priorities. Building strong relationships across localities, corporate teams, and external partners.

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Main duties of the job

We are looking for a Registered Nurse, ideally a Registered Mental Health Nurse, with significant leadership experience in mental health settings. You will have a proven track record in transforming care, improving quality and safety, and influencing colleagues and partners to deliver outstanding services.



You will be:


A visible and compassionate leader. Skilled in strategic planning, governance, and performance management. Passionate about equity, inclusion, and improving outcomes. Committed to developing teams and fostering a culture of learning and openness.

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Working for our organisation

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) provides mental health and learning disability care for people across Norfolk and Suffolk. We deliver high-quality care with compassion, supporting over 1.6 million people through inpatient, community, and primary care services. Our dedicated workforce of over 5,000 staff operates from more than 50 locations, including major bases at Hellesdon Hospital (Norwich), Wedgwood House (Bury St Edmunds), and Woodlands Unit (Ipswich).



We are on an ambitious improvement and transformation journey. Our new locality-based leadership structure and Clinical Transformation Programme are designed to strengthen clinical and professional leadership, improve outcomes, and enhance the experience of care. We are working closely with health and care partners to ensure people receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.


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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We welcome informal discussions about this role - to organise this please contact Executive Assistant to Chief Nurse - Tracey Hurrell tracey.hurrell@nsft.nhs.uk


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Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential criteria

Registered Nurse Masters in Nursing or Leadership/Equivalent level knowledge and experience ####

Experience

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Essential criteria

Experience of working in a post with strategic nursing responsibility and operational management at (or just below) board level Significant demonstrable experience of strategic planning and delivering long term transformation that delivers lasting change and improvement

YOUR APPLICATION



We can provide all our job application materials in alternative formats so that these are accessible to everyone. Should you require any documents within this job pack in an alternative format, please do not hesitate to contact us at recruitment@nsft.nhs.uk.



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EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.


As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification).. We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying.


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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post may be 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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Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.


This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.