Head of Nursing & Advanced Practice
Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and credible clinical leader to take on the role of Head of Nursing & Advanced Practice within a high-performing urgent care organisation.
This senior leadership role is ideal for someone passionate about quality, patient safety, workforce development, and service innovation, with a strong background in advanced clinical practice and healthcare governance.
The Role
Reporting to the Medical Director and sitting at Board level, you will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring the highest standards of clinical care, patient safety, and service delivery.
You will act as the bridge between frontline clinical practice and organisational strategy, driving improvements across nursing, allied health professionals (AHPs), and care staff.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Governance & Quality
- Lead quality governance frameworks, ensuring patient safety and continuous improvement
- Ensure compliance with national regulatory standards (e.g. CQC, NMC, NICE, NHSE)
- Oversee audits, incident management, and quality assurance processes
- Lead safeguarding, infection control, and patient safety initiatives
- Drive measurable improvements in patient outcomes and experience
Workforce Leadership
- Provide professional leadership to nursing, AHPs, and care staff
- Lead workforce strategy including recruitment, retention, training, and development
- Oversee appraisal, revalidation, and clinical supervision processes
- Promote a collaborative, high-performance, multidisciplinary culture
Clinical Leadership & Service Delivery
- Ensure effective management and delivery of clinical services
- Support strategic planning alongside the Medical Director
- Maintain a visible clinical presence and professional credibility
- Advise the Board on clinical impact of policy and service changes
Service Development & Improvement
- Lead service redesign and innovation initiatives
- Develop evidence-based care pathways and guidelines
- Champion patient-centred care and continuous improvement
Strategic Leadership
- Contribute to organisational strategy and system-wide healthcare planning
- Build partnerships across the wider healthcare system
- Support financial sustainability and operational effectiveness
- Participate in on-call rota
Person Specification
Essential Experience
- Senior-level nursing leadership experience with a proven track record
- Experience leading change management and service improvement
- Strong background in clinical governance, quality assurance, and auditing
- Experience managing conflict and driving high performance
Qualifications
- Master’s degree (or equivalent)
- Advanced Clinical Practice experience
- Recognised leadership/management qualification
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Why Apply?
- Senior leadership role with Board-level influence
- Opportunity to shape strategy and drive service innovation
- Work within a dynamic, forward-thinking healthcare environment
- Make a meaningful impact on patient safety and care quality