Chief Nurse

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Trust as Chief Nurse. We are seeking an experienced, dynamic and high-calibre individual to strategically lead and champion our nursing, midwifery and therapy workforce. Our Trusts first formed a strategic partnership in 2019 and in 2023 we deepened this partnership further, appointing a single Chief Executive and single Executive team. We have big ambition, and by working in partnership we can continue to provide high quality clinical outcomes and deliver outstanding patient experience to those we serve., The Chief Nurse post is a key member of our Trust Board, providing clinical and strategic leadership in the development of nursing, midwifery and allied health professional standards. They will provide strong, visible and professional leadership and ensure that patient safety and the delivery of high-quality care remain central to our strategic direction and decision-making. They will be expected to work as part of an integrated team and take lead responsibility for strategic and corporate issues both within and external to their immediate portfolio, making a major contribution to the achievements of the Trust vision and strategic goals.

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust