Deputy Director of Nursing & Quality

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust Deputy Director of Nursing & Quality The closing date is 14 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Deputy Director of Nursing & Quality to join us on a substantive basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with the energy and expertise to hit the ground running, working closely with our Chief Nursing Officer to ensure the delivery of high-quality care for our patients and robust clinical governance across the organisation. Join our webinar on Friday 9th October at 3.00pm, to meet with Sharon Spain (Chief Nursing Officer) and Katherine Robinson (Chief People Officer) to talk about the role, SWLSTG and take the opportunity to ask any questions about the role. Please register your details with Elisha or Mia. Please contact Elisha Bashir on Elisha.bashir@swlstg.nhs.uk or Mia Kruber on Mia.kruber@swlstg.nhs.uk if you need any support to access this meeting. Interviews and assessments for this post will be held on Monday 2nd November and applicants should be prepared for an all day event. Main duties of the job As Deputy Director of Nursing, you will: Provide professional leadership and strategic input across the Trust. Support the Chief Nurse in driving improvements in patient care and experience. Lead on quality improvement initiatives and embed best practice. Lead on specific strategic Trust-wide programmes in relation to patient are or professional standards reporting to Board. Ensure oversight of robust clinical governance and assurance for patient care Champion our commitment to anti-racism, equality, and values-based leadership. We pride ourselves on living our values every day - Respectful, Open, Collaborative, Compassionate, and Consistent - and we are looking for someone who shares this ethos. About us Unless expressly stated in the job advert this role is not subject to sponsorship, please be advised that all offers of employment are subject to evidence of right to work in the UK. We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust. We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'. This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services as we invest a further £120m to upgrade and modernise our estate by 2027. We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do. We offer flexible working, career development and a variety ofbenefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive. Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey. Details Date posted 07 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 9 Salary £121,528 to £138,529 a year per annum plu