Senior Nurse: Practice and Professional Development (Excellence in Care) AA

NHS National Services Scotland; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Senior Nurse/Midwife Lead to drive the Excellence in Care programme across NHS Fife. The role focuses on ensuring high-quality, person-centred care while collaborating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership and motivational skills, with a commitment to continuous improvement in nursing practices.

Benefits

Flexible working

Family-friendly policies

Support for disabled candidates

Qualifications

• Dynamic and confident nurse leader.
• Capable of shaping nursing and midwifery practices.
• Experience in quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the Excellence in Care programme.
• Provide expert guidance and mentorship to teams.
• Develop quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Influencing

Motivational Skills

Education

Registered Nurse/Midwife

Job description

Job Opportunity: Senior Nurse/Midwife Lead for Excellence in Care

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated, passionate, and experienced senior nurse/midwife to lead the Excellence in Care programme across NHS Fife and the Health & Social Care Partnership.

About Excellence in Care: This is a national care assurance programme designed to support the implementation of a Quality Management System by ensuring high-quality, safe, and effective person-centred care is delivered to the people of Fife. The Lead will be pivotal in operationalising Scottish Government objectives through collaboration with services across Fife, influencing and driving quality assurance, and promoting a culture of learning where the workforce can flourish. The role involves participation in groups to drive improvement activities and support the creation and implementation of leadership resources aligned with Excellence in Care.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Work with the Scottish Government, National Services Scotland, Healthcare Improvement Scotland, NHS Education for Scotland, and the Director of Nursing, Corporate, to support the implementation of Excellence in Care.
2. Provide a key link between local programme delivery, the NHS Board, and national reporting.
3. Lead the development of the Leading Excellence in Care Education and Development Framework within NHS Fife and the HSCP.
4. Utilise data-driven approaches to assess and improve care quality and provide assurance.
5. Develop and encourage quality improvement initiatives to enhance person-centred outcomes and staff experience.
6. Provide expert guidance, education, coaching, and mentorship to teams to support best practices.
7. Work in partnership with senior leaders, clinicians, and care professionals to embed a culture of continuous improvement and assurance.

Ideal Candidate: A dynamic, confident nurse leader with excellent leadership, influencing, and motivational skills, capable of shaping nursing and midwifery practices and supporting the Corporate Nursing Strategy.

Additional Information:

• For informal enquiries, contact Shirley Cowie at [e-mail] or Mairi Mckinley at [e-mail].
• Interviews are scheduled for 10th June 2025.
• Applicants must become a member of the PVG Scheme prior to appointment.
• Applicants should confirm their right to work in the UK or Ireland.
• We support flexible working, family-friendly policies, and make reasonable adjustments for disabled, long-term conditions, or neurodivergent candidates.

Fixed Term/Secondment Opportunity: Existing NHS employees should discuss this with their line manager. External applicants with NHS service must have a secondment agreement in place. Find more details at Hub • Blink.

NHS Scotland is committed to diversity and equality and welcomes applications from all sections of society.