Interim Chief Nursing Officer


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£100,000 to £200,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Dorchester, DT1 2JY
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	27 Aug 2026
Closing date:	9 Sept 2026

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Summary

We are looking for a visible, compassionate, and values-driven leader who is passionate about creating environments where people feel supported, empowered and able to thrive. You will provide strategic leadership for nursing, midwifery, allied health professionals, and quality, while helping to shape the future direction of our Trust and our wider system partnerships. Like all NHS organisations, we face significant challenges and opportunities, including increasing demand, workforce pressures, advancing technology and system-wide transformation. We are seeking someone with the resilience, ambition, and creativity to navigate complexity while maintaining a relentless focus on quality, inclusion and patient-centred care. Most importantly, you will share our commitment to delivering exceptional care and creating a culture where our people can be at their best every day. Please see the attached candidate pack and any additional questions please request a meeting with Dawn Dawson, Deputy Chief Executive

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