Job Description
Head of Nursing & Quality – Mental Health Services
Regional Role – Across All Units in Birmingham
Salary starting from: £58,972 (dependent on experience and interview)
Full-time | Permanent
Are you a visionary leader with a passion for driving excellence in mental health care? We’re seeking an experienced Head of Nursing & Quality to lead on clinical standards, governance, and service improvement across our Birmingham-based units.
This is a regional leadership role where you’ll shape the future of care delivery, ensure regulatory compliance, and embed a culture of quality, safety, and compassionate nursing practice across our services.
About the Role: As Head of Nursing & Quality, you will:
* Provide strategic and operational leadership across all Birmingham units
* Ensure high standards of clinical practice, governance, and patient safety
* Lead on quality assurance, clinical audits, and regulatory readiness (CQC compliance)
* Support and develop nursing leaders and frontline staff
* Promote a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and professional accountability
* Act as a senior role model, championing the organisation’s values, vision, and mission
What We’re Looking For:
* Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with active NMC registration (essential)
* Substantial leadership experience in mental health care settings
* Strong understanding of governance, safeguarding, and regulatory frameworks
* Proven ability to manage teams and services across multiple sites
* Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills
* A commitment to collaborative, person-centred care and workforce development
What We Offer:
* Competitive salary starting from £58,972 (dependent on experience)
* A pivotal role within a forward-thinking mental health organisation
* Opportunities to influence and shape high-quality services across Birmingham
* Supportive leadership, CPD opportunities, and clear progression routes
* Enhanced pension, holiday, and wellbeing support package
How to Apply
Contact Nikki Stephenson at 07917 658501 or email your CV to to start your journey today!
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.