Head Of Nursing & Quality

Description:

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