GR - Lead Nurse Quality Improvement and Standards REAS

NHS National Services Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Lothian seeks a Lead Nurse for Quality Improvement and Standards to provide clinical leadership and ensure high-quality patient care. The role involves managing quality initiatives and collaborating with various teams to enhance nursing outcomes. Candidates should have a strong nursing background and relevant postgraduate qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience leading nurses and clinical teams.
• Proven track record in managing change and prioritizing safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior nursing leadership for quality improvement.
• Ensure robust systems and policies for Care Assurance.
• Collaborate with Healthcare Improvement Scotland.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Improvement

Patient Experience

Education

Post Graduate study at Level 11 in nursing

Job description

Lead Nurse Quality Improvement and Standards (8a) REAS

Our Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan sets out our Vision, Ambitions, and Values that enable excellent care for our patients and service users. It also demonstrates what you can expect from our organisation and what you can aspire to in your own career development. A collaborative, person-focused approach is at the very centre of everything we aspire to achieve, and necessary to deliver care that is high quality, compassionate, safe, and effective. We continue to work towards having a diverse and inclusive culture for people who work for us and use our services. We want everyone to realise their full potential and make a positive contribution. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and communities. We are committed to supporting the development of a nursing and midwifery workforce that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We are interested in your passion for developing with us as a leader as well as demonstrating alignment with the values and ambitions set out in our Strategic Plan. We are committed to providing the strong foundations of clinical education with our Clinical Education and Training team, education coordinators, robust induction programmes, preceptorship, and working with you to build on your leadership strengths.

Working in NHS Lothian will provide you with the opportunity to gain a wide range of transferrable skills and experience. By joining our friendly and supportive teams, you will have access to ongoing training, career development, and progression opportunities.

A link to the NHS Lothian Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan can be found here: https://services.nhslothian.scot/nursingandmidwifery/strategic-plan-2023-2028/

We are looking for Nursing Leaders passionate about improving the Quality of Person-Centred Care!

Full Time (37hrs)

1 Permanent Post

NHS Lothian is seeking to recruit a Lead Nurse to provide senior nursing leadership for quality improvement and standards within the Royal Edinburgh and Associated Services (REAS). This exciting role offers a unique opportunity to support NHS Lothian in achieving their ambition to become a Quality Management System.

The Lead Nurse for Quality Improvement and Standards will provide clinical and professional nursing leadership for the delivery of Care Assurance and Value Management within REAS services across NHS Lothian. This involves ensuring robust systems, policies, procedures, professional guidance, standards, and training and education strategies are in place. Additionally, they will offer expert clinical nursing advice, focusing on strengthening links with Healthcare Improvement Scotland, with particular emphasis on Excellence in Care.

The post holder should have experience leading nurses, relevant clinical services, and Quality Improvement initiatives. They should have a proven track record of successfully leading clinical teams, managing change, and prioritizing safety, quality, and patient experience.

Care Assurance in NHS Lothian is delivered through the Care Assurance and Accreditation Framework, embedded in Nursing Strategies. This links with the national care assurance framework for Scotland, Excellence in Care, providing a platform for monitoring and assuring nursing outcomes within a complex, multi-professional environment.

The strategic direction aligns with national and regional priorities. The Lead Nurse will report to the Deputy Chief Nurse of REAS and the Head of Nursing for Quality Improvement and Standards, working collaboratively across sites and with division nursing and managerial teams.

The successful candidate should have a strong nursing background, evidence of Post Graduate study at Level 11 in nursing, leadership, or Quality Improvement, and have undertaken relevant Quality Improvement training with practical application of methodologies.

Contact:

Craig Stenhouse, Chief Nurse, Royal Edinburgh & Associated Services
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

If you would like to arrange a stay and grow conversation to discuss your career, pathways, and opportunities within NHS Lothian, please click on the link below: Career Conversations (scot.nhs.uk)

Find out what our staff say about working in NHS Lothian at: Who We Are – NHS Lothian Careers