Quality Improvement officer for 0-19 Public Health Nursing Service

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health service provider in Greater London seeks a dedicated professional for a Band 5 Public Health Nursing role. This permanent, full-time position involves facilitating service improvements for children and families, enhancing internal communications, and supporting a culture of continuous innovation in healthcare. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to quality enhancements and thrive in fast-paced environments. The role is integral to impacting patient care and aligning with the healthcare service's transformation agenda.

Qualifications

• Commitment to quality improvements in health services for children and families.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate improvements across the Public Health Nursing Service.
• Develop internal communications to support a culture of continuous improvement.

Job description

Job Overview

Band 5, Full time, Permanent

Are you dedicated to quality improvements in universal health services for babies, children, young people and families? Do you enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment and collaborating to make a difference? If the answer is yes, this role could be for you.

Croydon Health Service 0‑19 Public Health Nursing service is on a transformation journey. At its heart is improving outcomes for babies, children and families. This role is integral to improving quality and raising standards across the service, impacting outcomes.

Interview Date - TBC

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate and coordinate improvements across the 0‑19 Public Health Nursing Service, affecting patient care and service delivery.
• Focus on the development of strong internal communications and innovations that enable staff to feel informed, engaged and empowered to deliver Quality Improvement, supporting a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and inclusivity.

About Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1 August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people, who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.

Across the NHS we are working hard to meet growing demand. With the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.

Contact Information

• Name: Juliette Penney
• Job title: Head of Public Health Nursing
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]