Director of Quality, People and Multi Professional Leadership

An exceptional opportunity has arisen to join the Board of First Community Health and Care as Director of Quality, People and Multi Professional Leadership and CQC Nominated Individual.

As a member of the Executive Team, you will provide strategic leadership for quality, patient safety, workforce, organisational development and professional practice, while sharing collective responsibility for the performance, governance and long-term sustainability of the organisation.

Candidates must hold current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and bring significant executive-level experience leading quality, workforce and professional practice within complex healthcare organisations. We welcome applications from accomplished Nursing and Allied Health Professional leaders with a proven track record of improvement, transformation and system leadership.

As a successful employee-owned social enterprise, First Community is recognised for innovation, partnership and community impact. You will help shape organisational strategy, influence neighbourhood health and integrated care, and champion the value of community services across Surrey and West Sussex.

We are seeking an authentic, compassionate and values-driven leader who can inspire confidence, build strong partnerships and create the conditions in which people and services flourish.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday, 1 December 2026., As Director of Quality, People & Multi-Professional Leadership, you will be a key member of the Executive Team, helping to shape the strategic direction of the organisation and ensuring we deliver outstanding care and outcomes for the communities we serve.

You will lead our quality, patient safety, workforce, organisational development and professional leadership agendas, creating an environment where colleagues feel valued, supported and empowered to deliver their best. You will champion continuous improvement as the CQC Nominated Individual, foster a positive and inclusive culture, and ensure high standards of care, governance and professional practice across the organisation.

Working closely with clinical and corporate teams, Board colleagues and system partners, you will help develop innovative and integrated approaches to care, strengthen workforce sustainability and support the organisation's long-term success.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced NHS leader who is passionate about quality, people and partnership working, and who wants to make a lasting difference for patients, communities and colleagues.

First Community is a staff-owned social enterprise, rated Good by the CQC, providing NHS community services across east Surrey and parts of West Sussex. We are looking for people who share our values: First-rate care, First-rate people, First-rate value.

Recognised as one of the country's leading community healthcare employers in the 2025 NHS Staff Survey, First Community offers a supportive workplace where everyone has a voice and opportunities to develop their full potential.

We offer: NHS terms and conditions, excellent training and development, flexible working, NHS pension, flexible retirement options, and a range of employee benefits.

If you need flexibility, please talk to us when you apply or at interview. We will consider all requests carefully and accommodate them where possible, depending on the role.