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Medicine and Urgent Care
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NHS AfC: Band 8b
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Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos
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East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
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NHS
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Cross site
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East Sussex
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£66,582 - £77,368 per annum, pro rata
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12/10/2026 23:59

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East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust logo

Head of Care Group

NHS AfC: Band 8b

We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area. 


We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £700 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. 


Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes. 


The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services. 

 

Trosolwg o'r swydd

We are looking to recruit to our professional leadership positions within the Clinical Divisions at ESHT.

The Head of Care Group is a senior member responsible for the strategic, professional and operational leadership across a portfolio of services. 

A position is available within the  Emergency and Acute Care Group . This includes: Emergency Department, Acute Assessment/Medical Unit, SDEC.  The role will work across Eastbourne DGH and Conquest

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

Working in partnership with the Clinical Director, Head of Nursing and the divisional triumvirate to deliver operational performance in line with the national and local performance standards and targets.
The postholder will play a pivotal part in shaping efficient and productive clinical services, driving performance and embedding a culture of continuous improvement. The postholder will act as a visible and accessible leader, championing the Trust’s values and supporting the delivery of divisional and organisational priorities and objectives.
The Head of Care Group will promote the vision and values of East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, leading by example and ensuring that they demonstrate those values in their leadership behaviours and how we support our teams and deliver our services.
Participation in the Silver out of hours on call rota.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year. 

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

Statement on the Use of AI

We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective.

Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application.

We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success.

Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

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Qualifications / Training

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Masters level qualification/training relevant to role or equivalent knowledge acquired through extensive experience and training
  • Evidence of continuous professional and personal development relevant to role to demonstrate expert management and leadership skills
  • Leadership/management qualification or training
  • Project Management and Quality Improvement qualification or training

Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Experience Experience working in a leadership position including contributing to operational management of services.
  • Able to demonstrate experience of: Strategic planning, Service delivery and Quality/Service improvement and leading change
  • Able to demonstrate experience of Operational management and performance
  • People Management – performance, appraisal, sickness, development, retention Managing budgets
  • Monitoring, analysing and assessing performance across complex services

Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyDisability confident leaderImproving working livesCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality MarkGold Award 2026 - Wellbeing at Work - East Sussex

Gofynion ymgeisio

Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

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Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol

Enw
Nicola Cooper
Teitl y swydd
Director of Operations
Cyfeiriad ebost
[email protected]
Rhif ffôn
07740964480
Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais

Sam Roberts

Deputy Director of Operations

[email protected]

07811771014

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