Head of Nursing and Clinical Services
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Practice Plus Group Head of Nursing and Clinical Services
The closing date is 30 September 2026
Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR EVERY PATIENT
At Shepton Mallet Hospital, we have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Nursing and Clinical Services to join our Senior Management Team. In this influential leadership role, you'll help shape and deliver our clinical strategy, ensuring safe, effective, patient-focused care across a broad range of services including Theatres, Wards, Pre-Operative Assessment, Outpatients, Endoscopy, Therapies, Imaging, Pharmacy and Sterile Services. You'll work closely with senior clinical and operational leaders to drive outstanding patient outcomes, experience, governance and service development.
Shepton Mallet Hospital is part of Practice Plus Group, one of the UK's leading independent healthcare providers. We are committed to delivering high quality healthcare, improving lives and providing excellent patient experiences. As a senior leader, you'll play a key role in supporting our transformation agenda, developing high-performing teams and ensuring our services remain responsive, innovative and compliant with regulatory standards.
Main duties of the job
As our Head of Nursing and Clinical Services, you will report to the Hospital Director and accountable to the Chief Nurse, you'll provide professional, operational and clinical leadership across Nursing and AHP services. You'll lead Heads of Department, oversee workforce planning, support financial and operational performance, drive quality improvement initiatives and maintain robust clinical governance processes. You'll build strong relationships with consultants, NHS partners and key stakeholders, whilst ensuring compliance with CQC standards and organisational policies. The role will also participate in the hospital on-call rota.
For more information, review the attached job description or contact [email protected]
About us
As a registered Nurse (NMC) or AHP (HCPC) with a relevant Master's degree or equivalent postgraduate qualification, you will also have:
- Significant senior leadership experience within acute healthcare
- A strong track record of managing services, leading change, developing clinical teams and delivering outstanding patient care.
- Experience of CQC compliance, governance, incident management, workforce planning, financial management and stakeholder engagement.
- Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills which are key to success in this role.
What you can expect in return:
- A competitive salary based on experience
- An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
- 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
- Mandatory training through our excellent in-house education programme
- The support you need to grow in your role and continue your professional development
To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions, contact [email protected] in our friendly resourcing team.
Applications will be processed at the time of application, Practice Plus Group therefore reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date.
Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
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Details
Date posted
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
14652
Job locations
Old Wells Road
Shepton Mallet
Somerset
BA4 4LP
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information please request a copy of the full job description from [email protected]
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information please request a copy of the full job description from [email protected]
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (NMC) or AHP (HCPC) with a relevant Master's degree or equivalent postgraduate qualification.
- Significant senior leadership experience within acute healthcare.
- A strong track record of managing services, leading change, developing clinical teams and delivering outstanding patient care.
- Experience of CQC compliance, governance, incident management, workforce planning, financial management and stakeholder engagement.
- Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (NMC) or AHP (HCPC) with a relevant Master's degree or equivalent postgraduate qualification.
- Significant senior leadership experience within acute healthcare.
- A strong track record of managing services, leading change, developing clinical teams and delivering outstanding patient care.
- Experience of CQC compliance, governance, incident management, workforce planning, financial management and stakeholder engagement.
- Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group
Address
Old Wells Road
Shepton Mallet
Somerset
BA4 4LP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group
Address
Old Wells Road
Shepton Mallet
Somerset
BA4 4LP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Talent Acquisition Partner
Sarah Melder
07970915238
Details
Date posted
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
14652
Job locations
Old Wells Road
Shepton Mallet
Somerset
BA4 4LP
United Kingdom
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