Description
The Lead Nurse for Quality Improvement provides strategic and operational leadership for quality improvement, patient experience, patient safety and harm-free care across the Trust.
As a senior nursing leader within the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, a world-renowned specialist orthopaedic centre, the post holder plays a pivotal role in ensuring that high-quality, safe and compassionate care remains at the heart of everything the Trust delivers.
The role leads Trust-wide programmes that drive continuous improvement in patient outcomes, experience, quality and safety, embedding a culture of learning, innovation and excellence.
Working collaboratively with clinical, operational and corporate teams, the post holder provides expert professional advice and assurance to the Chief Nurse and Board, ensuring services meet the highest standards of care, governance and regulatory compliance while supporting the Trust's strategic ambitions and reputation for specialist excellence.
Main duties of the job
- Provide strategic leadership for quality improvement, patient safety, patient experience and continuous improvement across the Trust, ensuring that the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital maintains the highest standards of specialist care.
- Lead the development and implementation of programmes that improve clinical outcomes, patient experience, operational effectiveness and quality governance.
- Promote a culture of continuous learning, innovation and improvement, ensuring that quality and safety are embedded within all aspects of service delivery and aligned to the Trust's strategic objectives.
Benefits
- 24/7 access to wellbeing support through Employee Assistance Programme
- Rewards & Recognition platform
- Dedicated Staff Wellbeing Hub
- Salary sacrifice schemes for transport, electrical goods, and childcare
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (NMC)
- Master's degree or equivalent
- Extensive senior leadership and QI experience
- Highly developed communication, influencing and presentation skills
- Ability to interpret complex quality and safety data
- Advanced MS Office and reporting systems skills