Director of Nursing & Allied Health Professionals - Mental Health
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
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| Salary: | £94,356 to £108,814 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Taunton, TA2 7AU |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 14 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 28 Oct 2026 |
Summary
As Director of Nursing and Allied Health Professionals, you'll be a key member of the Service Group leadership team, working in partnership with the Service Group Director and Associate Medical Director as part of the triumvirate leadership team. Together, you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality, safe and effective services, making the best use of resources and ensuring patients receive outstanding care. You'll provide professional leadership for nursing and allied health professionals across the Service Group, setting high standards and creating the conditions for teams to thrive. With professional accountability to the Chief Nurse, you'll play a vital role in ensuring nursing and AHP practice, governance, quality and safety meet organisational, regulatory and national standards. You'll also provide expert advice on professional matters, support the delivery of strategic priorities, and ensure risks are identified and addressed appropriately. This is a highly visible leadership role where you'll lead with compassion, integrity and authenticity, role modelling our values and fostering a positive and inclusive culture. Working closely with clinical and operational leaders, you'll help shape services that meet the needs of patients today and in the future, supporting the Trust's devolved leadership model and long-term ambitions for health and care. You'll use data, insight and evidence to drive improvements in quality, safety and patient experience, while leading key areas including clinical governance, workforce planning, patient safety and quality improvement. You'll also play a central role in developing a sustainable nursing and AHP workforce, supporting innovation, leading service improvements, and ensuring the highest standards of professional practice are maintained across the Service Group.