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Runnymede Management & Leadership

Deputy Associate Director of Nursing/AHP Surgical Care GroupNHS

Chertsey, KT16 0PZ Permanent £81,774 to £93,879
Posted 23 October 2026 Closing date 8 November 2026
Checked 15 hours ago · still listed on NHS Jobs Closes in 11 days · 8 Nov 2026
Chertsey Rail Station (1 mile, direct) Heathrow Terminal 5 Underground Station (6.6 miles, direct) Elmsleigh Bus Station (3.9 miles, direct)

Job summary

We are seeking an exceptional Deputy Associate Director of Nursing/AHP to work closely with the Associate Director of Nursing/AHP and Chief Nursing Officer to lead strategic programmes contributing to quality improvement, workforce transformation, clinical governance and professional leadership.

In this influential leadership role, you will provide visible and credible professional leadership across nursing, allied health professional (AHP) and operational teams. You will champion a culture of excellence, innovation, inclusion and continuous improvement, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality care.

You will lead and support key programmes of work relating to quality improvement, workforce transformation, clinical governance and professional standards. Working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams, you will foster collective leadership and shared ownership of priorities that improve outcomes.

We are looking for a highly motivated senior leader with substantial experience in nursing or AHP leadership, a strong track record of delivering quality improvement and service transformation, and a passion for developing high-performing teams. You will possess excellent influencing and relationship-building skills, alongside the ability to lead across organisational boundaries

We offer the opportunity to work within a supportive and ambitious organisation committed to delivering outstanding care, developing our people, and shaping the future of healthcare.

Main duties of the job

  • Providing expert professional leadership and support across the Care Group.
  • Leading delegated quality, safety, governance and transformation programmes.
  • Driving workforce development initiatives, professional standards and advanced practice programmes.
  • Supporting service development, operational decision-making and workforce planning through expert clinical advice and constructive professional challenge.
  • Building strong and effective relationships with clinical and operational leaders to promote integrated working.
  • Championing staff wellbeing, inclusion, innovation and a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Supporting the delivery of strategic objectives through service development and transformational change.

Job description

The Deputy Associate Director of Nursing/AHP will lead and support specific programmes of work on behalf of the Associate Director of Nursing/AHP and Chief Nursing Officer, contributing to quality improvement, workforce transformation, clinical governance and professional leadership across the Care Group.

Provide visible and credible professional leadership, supporting a culture of excellence, innovation and continuousimprovement.

About us

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.

Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.

We work in partnership with Royal Surrey Hospital NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.

St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and Orthopaedic Surgery, Ophthalmology and Outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.

Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits & discounts.

For more information about careers at ASPH visit:www.asph-careers.org

Certificate of SponsorshipIn line with UKVI requirements, Band 2, Band 3 and Band 4 roles are not eligible for sponsorship.

Please note only certain roles at Band 5 & above are eligible for sponsorship.

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