Head of Nursing - Urgent and Emergency Care

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. Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Head of Nursing - Urgent and Emergency Care The closing date is 05 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary We are looking for an experienced and dynamic senior nursing leader to join our Urgent and Emergency Care Directorate as a key member of the Directorate leadership team. The postholder will provide visible, compassionate professional leadership, working closely with the General Manager, Clinical Director, Heads of Service, Matrons and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, high-quality care and an excellent experience for patients and staff. The role has a strong focus on quality, safety, performance and service transformation. The successful candidate will use data, professional judgement and feedback to identify opportunities for improvement, challenge existing ways of working and support innovative solutions that improve patient flow, quality and productivity. People leadership will be central to the role, supporting staff engagement, recruitment and retention, professional development and succession planning while promoting a positive and inclusive culture. Working with the Directorate leadership team, the postholder will contribute to workforce and business planning, financial management and delivery of Trust priorities. They will be confident working in a complex, fast-paced environment, influencing across professional boundaries and supporting teams to deliver the best possible outcomes for patients. Main duties of the job The postholder will provide senior professional and operational leadership for Urgent and Emergency Care, working with the General Manager, Clinical Director, Heads of Service, Matrons and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, effective and high-quality patient care. They will lead service development and support delivery of operational, quality, workforce and financial priorities in line with Trust objectives. Using data and performance information, they will identify opportunities for improvement, develop action plans and ensure improvements are implemented and sustained. The postholder will provide visible professional leadership, supporting high standards of clinical governance, patient experience, risk management and infection prevention and control. They will ensure learning from complaints, incidents and feedback informs continuous improvement. The role includes leading workforce development, recruitment and retention, staff development and succession planning, while promoting a culture of engagement and innovation. The postholder will support service redesign, business planning and effective financial management, working collaboratively across professional and organisational boundaries. As a key member of the Directorate leadership team, they will work closely with the General Manager and Clinical Director and deputise for the General Manager when required. About us At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lea