Head of Nursing

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. Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Head of Nursing The closing date is 08 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary We are seeking an exceptional, inspiring and experienced nursing leader to join Royal Free London Group, as Head of Nursing for our Emergency Department at North Middlesex health unit. This pivotal role sits within our Divisional Leadership Team, shaping high-quality services and create environments where staff can truly thrive. At Royal Free London we haveset out an ambitious plan to enable our staff to deliver world-leading healthcare for all our patients, meet growing demand and create a healthier future for local people and those further afield who come to our hospitals for specialist treatment. Our clinical vision is transforming how we deliver world-class care, and the way people access our services. Our hospitals have different opportunities and challenges based on the patients they care for. We have developed local clinical priorities that reflect the needs and expectations of those different communities About You You will be a credible, visible and values-driven nursing leader, able to: Envision and implement future models of nursing care aligned to system priorities. Lead through influence, collaboration and clinical credibility. Foster high-performing, compassionate teams and inclusive, positive working cultures. Balance strategic leadership with operational grip and delivery. Champion equality, diversity and inclusion for patients & staff. Main duties of the job As Head of Nursing for the Emergency Department, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across a diverse workforce, driving excellence in patient experience, quality, safety, workforce development and performance. You will work closely with clinical, operational and executive colleagues to shape the future of emergency care and ensure the department continues to meet the challenges of an increasingly complex healthcare landscape. You will be a credible clinical leader who is highly visible within the clinical environment, approachable to staff, and committed to creating a positive and inclusive culture. You will have: Significant senior nursing leadership experience within an acute setting. A proven track record of delivering improvements in quality, safety and patient outcomes. Strong experience of workforce planning, recruitment, retention and staff engagement. Excellent leadership, influencing and relationship-building skills. Experience of leading cultural change and service transformation. A passion for developing people and creating high-performing teams. The ability to balance operational pressures with strategic vision and innovation. Evidence of successful partnership working across professional and organisational boundaries. Ensure delivery of safe, evidence-based, compassionate and person-centred care. Strengthen patient pathways, improve outcomes, & enhance experience for service users. About us North Mid is part of North Central London integrated care system - consisting of the NHS and Local authority organisations in Camden, Islington, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey. As with other ICS's, we are working increasingly closely with partners and indeed many of our financial and performance objectives are measured at this system level. Whilst all organisations remain as standalone, statutory bodies we have an ICS infrast