Head of Nursing and Patient Safety Specialist

NHS; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative health and social care Trust is seeking a Head of Nursing and Patient Safety Specialist to lead initiatives that enhance patient safety and clinical quality. This role involves providing expert support, fostering a collaborative environment, and ensuring high standards across the nursing workforce. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nursing leadership and a passion for improving patient care. Join a dedicated team committed to delivering outstanding healthcare services in a supportive and dynamic setting.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Staff Development Opportunities

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Experience in leading nursing teams and initiatives focused on patient safety.
• Strong background in clinical quality improvement and assurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for high-quality services and patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with various teams to ensure a positive safety culture.

Skills

Patient Safety Leadership

Clinical Quality Improvement

Organizational Change Management

Team Collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Leadership Training

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Nursing and Patient Safety Specialist to join the Nursing & Quality Team at Humber NHS. This role provides professional leadership for our Nursing workforce and leads initiatives to foster a positive patient safety culture.

You will be part of a high-performing, psychologically safe, and supportive team committed to delivering excellent patient care through collaborative work with operational colleagues.

The ideal candidate operates in line with Humber values and has experience in leading organizational change, contributing to the ongoing journey of delivering outstanding care.

You will be responsible for providing nursing leadership, visibility, and expert support in patient safety, clinical quality improvement, assurance, strategies, and plans across the organization.

You will work closely with the Deputy Director of Nursing, AHP, and Social Work.

Main duties of the job

1. Provide support and clinical leadership for Matrons to ensure high-quality services and optimal patient outcomes.
2. Act as one of the Trust's Patient Safety Specialists, working with Patient Safety Partners to ensure incident investigations promote learning and quality improvement.
3. Collaborate with the Deputy Director of Nursing, Allied Health and Social Care Professionals, divisional managers, governance, and education teams to ensure seamless care pathways and a positive safety culture.
4. Provide leadership and technical support to teams and senior managers regarding patient safety and clinical standards.
5. Advise the Trust and Board on safer staffing, clinical risk, and quality improvement initiatives, especially in mental health services.
6. Lead quality improvement initiatives and implement national directives across the nursing workforce, with a focus on mental health.
7. Deputize for the Deputy Director of Nursing, Allied Health & Social Care Professionals as needed.

About us

We are an award-winning, CQC-rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East, and North Yorkshire. We value staff development, diversity, and equality, and offer flexible working arrangements and comprehensive benefits.

Our locations range from city centers to countryside, with some of the most affordable places to live in the UK. Find out more and explore our current vacancies.

Details

Date posted: 24 April 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: 8b

Salary: £62,215 to £72,293 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 338-7144966-25

Job location: Trust HQ, Hull, HU106ED

Job responsibilities

For further information, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.