Quality Improvement Co-ordinator (Nurse)

NHS Western Isles; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health board in Scotland is seeking a Quality Improvement Co-ordinator to support Nursing Quality Improvement Projects. The role requires excellent communication skills and experience with the Model of Improvement methodology. The position involves significant travel between sites, and candidates must be willing to register with the PVG Scheme. The role offers a competitive salary and flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Experience with the Model of Improvement methodology.
• Willingness to travel between sites as part of the role.
• Possession of or willingness to register with the PVG Scheme.

Responsibilities

• Join the Clinical Governance and Professional Practice Team.
• Support Nursing Quality Improvement Projects throughout NHS Western Isles.
• Work with external stakeholders to maximize quality and safety initiatives.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Experience with Model of Improvement methodology

Willingness to travel

Job description

Overview

WESTERN ISLES HEALTH BOARD, STORNOWAY, ISLE OF LEWIS HS1 2BN

Quality Improvement Co-ordinator (Nurse)

Band 6 £41,608 - £50,702 per annum

Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,406 per annum

37 hours per week • Fixed Term or Secondment Post for 12 months

Responsibilities

• Join the Clinical Governance and Professional Practice Team as Quality Improvement Co-ordinator and play a key role in supporting Nursing Quality Improvement Projects throughout NHS Western Isles, including Excellence in Care and the Health Care Staffing Programme.
• Support frontline teams and work with external stakeholders in Healthcare Improvement Scotland and senior management to maximise an integrated multidisciplinary approach to the Quality and Safety Agenda using the Model of Improvement methodology.
• Travel between sites as required (the post is based in Stornoway and may involve significant travel).

Qualifications and Skills

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Experience with the Model of Improvement methodology and supporting multidisciplinary teams in quality and safety initiatives.
• Willingness to travel between sites as part of the role.
• Possession of or willingness to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups).

Additional Details

• The post is based in Stornoway; there is some flexibility in working hours and part-time options may be considered.
• Post holder will be required to travel between sites; significant travel may be involved.
• Registration with PVG Scheme is required; relocation expenses are not eligible.

How to Apply / Further Information

For an informal discussion, please contact Louise Sullivan, Head of Clinical Governance and Professional Practice, Tel: [phone], email [e-mail].

All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, along with a job description.

Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu lèir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba, còmhla ri dealbh-obrach: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk.

If you have any further queries, please contact Tel: [phone].

CLOSING DATE: 30/09/2025