Safety and Quality Nurse

NHS; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare trust in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Registered Nurse in Gynaecology to provide leadership on safety and quality. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, contribute to governance, and support clinical staff. Candidates should possess a nursing degree and strong expertise in Gynaecology. This part-time role offers a competitive salary between £47,810 and £54,710 per year, along with various staff benefits.

Benefits

On-site facilities

Discounted travel options

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Expert working knowledge of nursing in all areas of the Gynaecology service.
• Risk Management experience; evidence of clinical updating; leadership experience.
• Evidence of MDT working and change management.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert leadership on safety and quality across the Gynaecology service.
• Contribute to the patient safety and governance agenda.
• Provide specialist advice, teaching and support to staff.

Skills

Visible, accessible leadership

Excellent communication and report writing

Clinical skills, cannulation and IV drug additives

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Registered Nurse

Teaching and assessing qualification

Degree in Nursing or equivalent

ILS Course

Job description

Overview

Senior Registered Nurse – Safety & Quality, Gynaecology at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Rosie Hospital).

You will provide expert leadership on safety and quality, supporting safe, evidence-based practice across the Gynaecology service and collaborating with the multi-disciplinary teams. You will contribute to the patient safety and governance agenda, including rapid case reviews for sub-specialties, provide specialist advice, teaching and support to staff, and share good practice relating to Datix incidents and audits. You will maintain clinical credibility and visibility as part of the Gynaecology leadership team. This is a Monday to Friday role, 30 hours per week.

Main duties of the job

As an experienced Registered Nurse, you will work with the Matron for Fertility & Gynaecology Services, the Lead Midwife for Safety & Quality and the wider Gynaecology Leadership team to deliver the corporate agenda for Clinical Governance within the service via the Trust Clinical Risk Management Strategy.

Provide expert leadership in safety and quality across the Gynaecology service, collaborating with the multi-disciplinary teams. Contribute to the patient safety and governance agenda, including rapid reviews of cases for sub-specialties. Provide specialist advice, teaching and support to staff, and share good practice and learning related to Datix incidents and audits. Maintain clinical credibility and visibility as part of the Gynaecology leadership team.

About us

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital, providing accessible high-quality healthcare for the local population and regional/national services. We value a vibrant, supportive work environment and a clear career pathway.

Benefits and working environment

We offer development opportunities and a range of staff benefits, including on-site facilities, discounted travel options, and flexible working where possible. CUH supports good work–life balance and flexible arrangements such as part-time or job-share where appropriate. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Details

Date posted: 10 October 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change | Band: 7 | Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year p.a. pro rata

Contract: Permanent | Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working

Location: Addenbrookes Hospital – Division E, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: Registered Nurse
• Essential: Teaching and assessing qualification
• Essential: Degree in Nursing or equivalent
• Essential: ILS Course
• Desirable: Leadership qualification; Masters level study; Patient safety qualification; Health and safety qualification

Experience

• Essential: Expert working knowledge of nursing in all areas of the Gynaecology service
• Essential: Risk Management experience; evidence of clinical updating; leadership experience
• Essential: Evidence of MDT working and change management
• Desirable: Involvement with clinical audit, research, quality improvement; use of computerised information systems

Knowledge

• Essential: Understanding of current clinical governance and patient safety concepts
• Essential: Knowledge of CQC core service framework for Gynaecology

Skills

• Essential: Visible, accessible leadership; excellent communication and report writing
• Essential: Clinical skills, cannulation and IV drug additives
• Essential: Ability to work under pressure and in a multidisciplinary team

Additional requirements

• Ability to travel between Trust and community services as required
• Support and develop nursing-led care
• Uphold Trust values: Safe, Kind, Excellent

Other information

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS): This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a DBS check.

UK sponsorship and registration: Applications from sponsorship-required roles will be considered. UK registration with the NMC is required. For details, see NHS Careers and UK Visas and Immigration guidance.