Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Director of Nursing and Quality to join our National Health in Justice clinical team at Practice Plus Group.
The Director of Nursing and Quality will provide strategic nursing leadership in order to consistently deliver high quality, safe and cost-effective care for patients within the Health and Justice service line, continuously working to improve the healthcare provided to this complex patient group. The post holder will provide professional leadership to all colleagues including maintaining high professional standards in behaviour and practice across all services and developing clinical leadership capability.
Main duties of the job
As a Director of Nursing and Quality, you will:
* Provide professional and clinical leadership and development to the nursing and allied health professional (AHP) workforce across Health in Justice.
* Work with the National Health in Justice team to help ensure Health in Justice has a nursing workforce and skill mix that reflects national standards and meets Practice Plus Groups needs for innovation.
* Lead quality and high standards of quality governance throughout Health in Justice Service line, ensuring full compliance with internal and external expectations for service delivery.
* Contribute to the ongoing development and implementation of the Health in Justice Quality Assurance Framework and of the Continuous Quality Review process.
How will we support you?
* Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course.
* Competency framework.
* Regional and national career development opportunities.
* Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs.
* Support from the wider team.
It doesnt stop there we also offer:
* A competitive salary, bonus, car allowance, contributory pension plus other benefits.
* Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development.
About us
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across 63 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.
Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:
* we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
* we act with integrity
* we embrace diversity
* we strive to do things better together
We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.
Qualifications required:
* Registered Nurse Level 1 with extensive experience in a senior nursing role.
* Attendance of a management training programme.
* Training to level 4 in the safeguarding of vulnerable people.
* Significant experience of working in a Senior Clinical role.
* Minimum three years experience in a management position with line and budgetary responsibility for teams.
* Experience of leading and implementing workforce review /redesign.
Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.
Details
Date posted
20 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience 0
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
14106
Job locations
1330 Arlington Business Park
Theale
Reading
West Berkshire
RG7 4SA
Job description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Director of Nursing and Quality to join our National Health in Justice clinical team at Practice Plus Group.
The Director of Nursing and Quality will provide strategic nursing leadership in order to consistently deliver high quality, safe and cost-effective care for patients within the Health and Justice service line, continuously working to improve the healthcare provided to this complex patient group. The post holder will provide professional leadership to all colleagues including maintaining high professional standards in behaviour and practice across all services and developing clinical leadership capability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Director of Nursing and Quality to join our National Health in Justice clinical team at Practice Plus Group.
The Director of Nursing and Quality will provide strategic nursing leadership in order to consistently deliver high quality, safe and cost-effective care for patients within the Health and Justice service line, continuously working to improve the healthcare provided to this complex patient group. The post holder will provide professional leadership to all colleagues including maintaining high professional standards in behaviour and practice across all services and developing clinical leadership capability.
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group
Address
1330 Arlington Business Park
Theale
Reading
West Berkshire
RG7 4SA
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Employer name
Practice Plus Group
Address
1330 Arlington Business Park
Theale
Reading
West Berkshire
RG7 4SA
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