Quality Partner Moorfields Private

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed individual to join our multi-professional team within Moorfields Private. We are a division within the main NHS Trust. Although some of our processes are slightly different, our governance agenda is fully aligned with the Trust. We are committed to delivering the highest quality care and keeping our patients safe.

The post holder will work in close collaboration with the division's Senior Leadership Team, the central Quality and Safety team and the other Quality Partners and divisional managers within all divisions.

An integral part of the role is helping the multi-disciplinary teams to identify and disseminate shared learning for quality improvement and ensuring consistency between satellite sites and the rest of the organisation.

Main duties of the job

The Quality Partner role includes:

1. Serious incident and incident management, applying the principles of PSIRF
2. Clinical audit and effectiveness
3. Safety and risk
4. Compliance
5. Complaints and litigation
6. To attend Quality and Safety Committees such as local and central Quality Forums, Clinical Governance Committee and Risk and Safety Committee, Clinical Audit Committees and Serious Incident panels, as required in discussion with the central team and Moorfields Private.

For a full overview of the role and required skills and knowledge, please refer to the attached job description and personal specification.

About us

At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:

• Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
• Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
• Free 24/7 independent counselling service
• Learning and development opportunities
• Easy and quick transport links
• A range of attractive benefits and discounts
• Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
• Free Pilates classes
• Full support and training to develop your skills
• Flexible working friendly organisation

And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.

Date posted

17 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£61,927 to £68,676 a year incl. HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

273-DN-7144758

Job locations

Moorfields Private

7-9 Bath Street

London

EC1V 9LF

Job description Job responsibilities

To be a local expert in quality and to lead and drive the quality agenda within Moorfields Private.

To develop and embed the quality governance framework, embedding the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) within Moorfields Private, including the Moorfields Private Quality Forum, Moorfields Private Performance meeting and Senior Leadership Team meetings.

To develop and deliver local quality training which aligns with the central vision and is consistent with other divisions.

To lead on the production of themes and trends of quality data within Moorfields Private, with analysis and supporting recommendations for change.

To lead on developing a learning culture across the Moorfields Private by sharing learning from incidents, audits and any other quality and safety indicators.

To lead the development and implementation of the quality dashboards and any other quality reports in preparation for monthly/quarterly divisional meetings by undertaking any necessary analysis.

To contribute to the delivery of the Trust's objectives on quality, safety and governance and to ensure delivery of the Trust's 10-year strategy, the Vision of Excellence.

To contribute to the delivery of national standards and external requirements for all aspects of quality.

To work closely with the Head of Clinical Governance, Head of Risk and Safety, Head of Patient Experience and Head of Quality and Safety to ensure that central and divisional priorities are aligned.

To share current challenges and good practice with other quality partners across the network.

Person Specification

Learning and experience Essential

• Educated to degree level with evidence of relevant post graduate study. Evidence of a commitment to learn.
• Experience working within quality and safety in a similar role either in the NHS or at an independent provider.
• An understanding of the governance agenda and the principles of PSIRF.

Desirable

• Relevant clinical professional qualification.
• MSc or working towards a Masters.
• Previous experience of working as part of a quality and safety team.

Knowledge and skills Essential

• Knowledge of risk management systems and techniques.
• Knowledge of clinical audit process.
• Knowledge of quality systems, KPIs and information governance.

Desirable

• Experience of managing a team.
• Experience of quality improvement projects.
• Experience in participating in regulatory health care inspections.

Personal qualities Essential

• Self-motivated and keen to learn.
• High level of detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage difficult situations.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Moorfields Private

7-9 Bath Street

London

EC1V 9LF

Employer's website

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us