Quality Lead Nurse

HOSPICE UK; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospice UK is seeking a Governance and Patient Safety Lead to support the Care Director in embedding quality, safety and governance across the hospice network. You will work with senior leaders and clinical teams to deliver patient safety priorities and oversee risk management.

You will lead clinical audits, develop improvement plans and provide governance advice to enhance service quality. This role fosters continuous improvement and compassionate leadership across Southern Hospice Group

Qualifications

• Knowledge of governance, risk management and patient safety frameworks.
• Experience in quality improvement and incident review processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support PSIRF implementation and patient safety priorities.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and clinical teams to improve quality and safety.
• Analyze incidents and identify trends for systematic reviews.
• Develop and implement improvement plans to enhance safety and clinical effectiveness.
• Provide governance advice on regulatory compliance and infection prevention.
• Support teams to stay updated with regulatory guidance and best practices.
• Facilitate audits, monitor outcomes and implement recommendations.
• Contribute to policy and guideline development and staff education.

Job description

Supporting the Care Director to ensure quality, safety and governance practices are embedded throughout the hospice.

• Lead and support the continued implementation of the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF).
• Work collaboratively with senior leaders, clinical teams and support services to deliver agreed quality improvement and patient safety priorities.
• Analyse clinical incidents, identify trends and support systematic reviews of patient safety concerns.
• Develop and implement improvement plans that enhance patient safety, service quality and clinical effectiveness.
• Provide specialist advice and support regarding governance, risk management, infection prevention and control, regulatory compliance and patient safety.
• Support clinical services to remain up to date with regulatory requirements, national guidance and best practice standards.
• Work alongside the Quality Leads within the Southern Hospice Group to support shared learning and standardised approaches where appropriate.
• Facilitate clinical audits, support the implementation of recommendations and monitor outcomes.
• Support the review and development of policies, procedures and clinical guidelines.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, learning, openness and compassionate leadership across all services.
• Attend and contribute to governance, quality and safety meetings, presenting findings, recommendations and progress updates.
• Support teams in identifying, assessing and managing clinical risks, ensuring appropriate escalation where required.
• Act as a visible clinical leader, undertaking clinical shifts as appropriate to maintain clinical credibility and service insight.
• Support the delivery of clinical supervision and governance-focused staff education.
• Work collaboratively with the education team to ensure governance, safety and quality principles are embedded within competency frameworks.
• Support the induction of new staff in relation to patient safety, governance and quality improvement programmes.
• Contribute to organisational quality improvement plans and support successful delivery of agreed objectives.
• Promote evidence-based practice and support the implementation of current research, guidance and innovation into clinical practice.