The Head of Nursing and Quality will work closely with the senior management team to ensure all aspects of direct care are delivered to the highest standard through on-the-job coaching, mentoring, and supervision. This role will lead on key clinical statutory responsibilities, oversee care delivery to meet both mental and physical health needs, and act as Registered Manager when required to ensure continuity of service.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide clinical leadership and ongoing support to nursing teams.
* Maintain and evaluate excellence in care delivery in line with local and national best practice standards.
* Work collaboratively with service users, carers, and multi-disciplinary teams to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and review care.
* Promote therapeutic, non-judgemental, and rights-focused relationships with service users.
* Provide quality assurance and clinical governance oversight, reporting to the senior management team and relevant stakeholders.
Requirements
* Current NMC registration with an active PIN.
* Proven experience in nursing leadership within mental health services.
* Strong understanding of clinical governance, regulatory standards, and best practice guidelines.
* Excellent communication, team leadership, and mentoring skills.
Mission & Values
The organisation's mission is to realise potential through best-practice interventions that enable personal recovery and well-being.
Core values include:
* Placing the individual at the heart of everything.
* Inspiring and empowering people through compassionate, supportive relationships.
* Delivering high-quality services while promoting dignity, privacy, and respect for differences.
What's Offered
* A senior leadership role within a forward-thinking mental health care provider.
* Opportunities to lead innovation and influence service quality.
* The chance to be part of a growing network of services with a focus on recovery outcomes.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £58,972.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Flexitime
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
* Store discount
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person