Head of Nursing & Care
Location: West Heath House, Birmingham
Salary: £41,000 - £48,000 (DOE)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Lead Exceptional Care. Inspire Clinical Excellence. Change Lives.
At Brainkind, we're the UK's leading charity specialising in the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of people living with acquired brain injuries and complex neurological conditions.
Every year we support hundreds of individuals to rebuild their independence following life-changing injuries caused by trauma, stroke, illness, hypoxia, substance misuse and other neurological conditions.
Through our expert multidisciplinary teams, innovative neurobehavioural rehabilitation programmes and person-centred approach, we empower people to achieve outcomes that once seemed impossible.
Joining Brainkind means becoming part of an organisation where clinical excellence, compassion and innovation come together to transform lives. Our teams are passionate about what they do, and we are committed to creating an environment where colleagues are supported to develop, progress and make a genuine difference every day.
About West Heath House
West Heath House is one of Brainkind's specialist neurological rehabilitation services based in Birmingham.
The service provides assessment, rehabilitation and ongoing care for adults living with complex cognitive, physical and emotional difficulties following acquired brain injury.
Using our recognised neurobehavioural rehabilitation model, our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to maximise each individual's independence, improve quality of life and support them to achieve meaningful personal goals.
As Head of Care, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring every individual receives outstanding, evidence-based care whilst supporting the continued development of the service and leading a highly skilled clinical team.
About the Role
- This is a senior clinical leadership position responsible for overseeing the day-to-day delivery of high-quality nursing care and rehabilitation support across the service.
- Working closely with the Service Manager and multidisciplinary team, you will provide visible clinical leadership, ensuring safe, effective and person-centred care is consistently delivered whilst driving continuous improvement across the service.
- You'll lead and inspire a team of Nurses and Rehabilitation Support Workers, fostering a positive, supportive culture focused on excellence, accountability and professional development.
- This role combines operational leadership with hands-on clinical oversight, making it ideal for an experienced Nurse Leader who enjoys developing teams, improving services and making a lasting impact on people's rehabilitation journeys.
Key Responsibilities
As Head of Care you will:
Clinical Leadership
- Lead, motivate and develop the Nursing and Rehabilitation Support teams to deliver outstanding care.
- Provide visible, hands-on clinical leadership, coaching and support to colleagues.
- Promote a positive, compassionate and high-performing culture focused on person-centred care.
- Ensure staffing, clinical practice and service delivery consistently meet Brainkind's high standards.
Quality, Governance & Compliance
- Lead clinical governance, quality assurance and audit activity across the service.
- Drive continuous quality improvement and ensure compliance with CQC standards, legislation and Brainkind policies.
- Monitor clinical outcomes and implement improvements where required.
- Lead investigations, safeguarding processes and incident management where appropriate.
Care & Rehabilitation
- Oversee the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based care.
- Coordinate admissions, discharges and complex clinical assessments.
- Ensure rehabilitation programmes are delivered effectively alongside the multidisciplinary team.
- Promote health, wellbeing and positive outcomes for every person we support.
Team Leadership
- Provide line management, supervision and performance management for Nursing and Rehabilitation Support staff.
- Support recruitment, induction, training and ongoing professional development.
- Mentor and develop future clinical leaders within the service.
- Foster effective communication and collaborative working across all departments.
Service Development
- Support the Service Manager with the operational management and continued development of West Heath House.
- Identify opportunities to improve care pathways, service quality and clinical outcomes.
- Build strong relationships with families, commissioners, external professionals and regulatory bodies.
About You
We're looking for an experienced and compassionate clinical leader who is passionate about delivering exceptional neurological care.
You'll be confident leading teams, driving quality improvements and supporting colleagues to reach their full potential.
You'll also bring:
- Registered General Nurse (RGN) qualification with valid NMC registration.
- Previous experience managing a ward, department or large nursing team.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach and inspire others.
- Experience managing complex clinical or rehabilitation services.
- Excellent understanding of acquired brain injury, neurological rehabilitation or complex care.
- Knowledge of clinical governance, safeguarding, quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
- Excellent communication, organisational and decision-making skills.
- Mentorship in Practice (MIP) qualification or willingness to undertake (or equivalent relevant experience).
What You'll Receive
We believe our people are our greatest asset and are committed to supporting your wellbeing, development and career progression.
In return you'll receive:
- Salary scale: Band 6 - dependant on experience
- 38 days annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays) (pro rata)
- Buy & Sell Annual Leave Scheme (up to 5 days)
- Health Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Company Pension Scheme
- Group Life Assurance
- Free On-site Parking
- Eye Care Voucher Scheme
- Comprehensive Learning & Development Programme
- Long Service & Staff Recognition Awards
- Excellent opportunities for career progression across one of the UK's leading specialist neurological rehabilitation organisations
Why Brainkind?
At Brainkind, every role contributes to changing lives.
Whether you're providing direct clinical care, leading teams or supporting service development, your work helps individuals regain independence, rebuild confidence and achieve goals they never thought possible.
If you're an experienced clinical leader looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can shape services, develop people and make a meaningful difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of something extraordinary.
Please note: We review applications and interview on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. We therefore encourage early applications.
All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory compliance checks including enhanced DBS checks and three years of satisfactory references.
Brainkind is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to thrive.