Job Description

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.



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.



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.



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