Chief Nurse


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	Negotiable
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Harlow, CM20 1QX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Oct 2026
Closing date:	8 Nov 2026

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Summary

We are looking for someone who can: Provide visible, compassionate and inclusive leadership across the organisation. Lead and inspire nursing, midwifery and allied health professional teams to deliver excellent patient care. Drive continuous improvement in quality, safety and patient experience. Champion professional standards, education, research and workforce development. Lead organisational transformation and support the delivery of the Trust's strategic ambitions. Build strong partnerships across the health and care system to improve outcomes for patients and communities. Foster a culture of openness, learning, innovation and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will be a registered nurse with substantial senior leadership experience and the ability to influence at Board, system and regional level. Above all, you will share our commitment to putting patients first and creating an environment in which our staff can thrive and provide their very best care. At PAHT, our values guide everything we do: People at Heart - Putting compassion, respect and inclusion at the centre of everything we do. Creative Collaboration - Working openly and collaboratively to achieve better outcomes together. Everyday Excellence - Continually striving to improve and deliver outstanding care every day. This is a rare opportunity to join an ambitious Trust and play a leading role in shaping the future of healthcare services for our patients, communities and staff. If you are an inspirational leader with the experience, ambition and passion to make a lasting difference, we would be delighted to hear from you.

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