Head of Nursing and Quality
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
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| Salary: | £80,000 to £90,000 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | READING, RG7 4SA |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 28 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 12 Oct 2026 |
Summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have an exciting opportunity for a Directorate Head of Nursing & Quality to join the Health in Justice service at Practice Plus Group. You will work across the London and East directorate, which covers our prisons across London and the East of England. This role is home based, with travel to sites across the directorate as required. This is a senior directorate leadership role responsible for providing professional, strategic, and operational leadership across nursing and allied health professional (AHP) services. You will ensure high-quality, safe, patient-centred care and lead on quality improvement, professional standards, workforce development, and governance. Salary This position is full time working 37.5 hours per week. You will receive an annual salary of £80,000 to £90,000 per annum. 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 Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks