Deputy Divisional Nurse(UK Visa Sponsorship)
Job Description
Role Overview
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT is seeking a compassionate, ambitious, and inspirational nursing leader to join our Division of Surgery. This senior leadership role focuses on driving quality, patient safety, clinical effectiveness, and exceptional patient experience across surgical services.
The Deputy Divisional Nurse will work closely with Matrons, the Divisional Nurse, and wider clinical leadership to foster an environment where patients are at the heart of decision-making. The post-holder will oversee General Surgery, Head & Neck, Urology, Breast, Vascular Surgery, Endoscopy, Orthopaedics, and MEOC services across the DBTH footprint, ensuring evidence-based, safe, and high-quality care.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide professional leadership to nursing teams, inspiring, motivating, and empowering staff to deliver outstanding patient care
- Promote patient safety, quality improvement, and a “just culture” throughout the division
- Collaborate with Matrons and senior teams to develop and implement workforce strategies, including recruitment, retention, and career pathway development
- Ensure compliance with clinical governance, NHS policies, and evidence-based standards across all surgical services
- Influence local policies and service delivery to achieve sustainable improvements
- Lead and support change management initiatives, service reconfiguration, and quality improvement projects
- Represent the Division in collaboration with external partners, including Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), national teams, and other NHS Trusts
About the Trust
DBTH serves a population of over 440,000 people across Yorkshire, operating from three main hospital sites and several additional locations. With 7,000+ staff, the Trust embraces flexible working, inclusivity, and professional development, underpinned by the DBTH Way, a values framework promoting care, collaboration, and accountability.
Benefits include:
- Extensive learning and leadership development programmes
- NHS Pension Scheme
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
- Salary sacrifice schemes, including NHS car lease and cycle-to-work options
- Discounts on restaurants, leisure, and shopping
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential:
- Proven track record of sustained nursing leadership at a middle or senior management level
- Experience in workforce planning, recruitment, retention, and career development
- Ability to manage complex teams and resolve staffing challenges
- Strong understanding of NHS system reforms and policy frameworks
- Demonstrated experience in promoting patient safety and quality improvement
Desirable:
- Experience in policy development and implementation at Trust or service level
- Involvement in service development, reconfiguration, and strategic planning
Qualifications & Training
Essential:
- Registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) – Sub Part 1 or 2
- First-level degree in a relevant field
- Evidence of continuous professional development, including leadership, clinical practice, and quality improvement
Desirable:
- Master’s degree or equivalent postgraduate study
- Postgraduate qualification in a clinical subject or Qii coaching qualification
Skills & Attributes
Essential:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to influence and engage senior clinicians and multidisciplinary teams
- Demonstrates inclusive leadership and role modeling
- Collaborative approach to achieving positive patient outcomes
Desirable:
- Experience working with external partners, including ICBs, national bodies, and other secondary care Trusts
Compliance & Right to Work
- Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check required
- Current UK professional registration mandatory
- Skilled Worker visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates
Official guidance and resources:
- Skilled Worker visa information
- Criminal record checks for overseas applicants
- NMC – Nursing & Midwifery Council registration
- NHS Careers – Nursing Leadership
- Integrated Care Boards (ICB) information
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit a CV and cover letter referencing the post of Deputy Divisional Nurse – Surgery via the NHS Jobs portal. Early applications are encouraged as the vacancy may close once a sufficient number of applications is received.
