Quality Improvement Nurse Manager for Patient Safety and Experience: (Company Name - Subscribers only)

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Quality Improvement Nurse Manager to lead and coordinate initiatives aimed at enhancing patient experience and safety within Division D. You will be responsible for implementing safety protocols, improving patient experience, and fostering a culture of continuous quality improvement. You will work collaboratively with Divisional Quality Governance Team to oversee all aspects of quality governance, within Division D. You will be a fundamental part of the Quality Governance Team for the Division, ensuring that services meet the required level of quality assurance standards within the Trust.

For further information and/or an informal discussion please contact Giselle Nind on Giselle.nind@(Company Name - Subscribers only).net – Senior Divisional PA for Divisional Head of Nursing – Emily Fernandez and Deputy Head of Nursing Leo Saptou

Main duties of the job

Providing clinical leadership and professional support to all nursing and wider team of staff.

Ensuring high quality, safe patient care is delivered by an appropriately skilled and educated workforce, through effective leadership by setting standards and performance monitoring of those standards.

Work collaboratively with all stakeholders to ensure a high standard of quality care delivery including – safety, effectiveness and patient experience, learning from feedback and patient and public involvement strategies.

About us

Come Nurse with us…

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) (Company Name - Subscribers only) Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It’s a great place to nurse, work and live.

You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Date posted

25 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year p.a. pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

180-D-247307-RE2

Job locations

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division D

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

If you require sponsorship for a Visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check you are not applying from a Red list country – Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Closing date is midnight on the 3rd of October.

Interviews are due to be held on the 14th of October.

Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?

Our values and reputation for outstanding care Opportunities to experience a range of specialities Career and development opportunities Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team Research experience and opportunities Lovely location and quality of life Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)

Benefits to you

We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

If you require sponsorship for a Visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check you are not applying from a Red list country – Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Closing date is midnight on the 3rd of October.

Interviews are due to be held on the 14th of October.

Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?

Our values and reputation for outstanding care Opportunities to experience a range of specialities Career and development opportunities Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team Research experience and opportunities Lovely location and quality of life Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)

Benefits to you

We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current and relevant NMC/HCPC registration
• Teaching and assessing qualification.
• Degree in health-related subject
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Management/Leadership training
• Patient safety investigator training – PSIRF, PSII, AAR or working towards.

Desirable

• Certification in Patient Safety or Quality Improvement
• Quality Improvement Training
• Master’s degree or willingness to undertake.

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in a healthcare setting.
• Experience in patient safety and quality improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience in analysing and interpreting data to improve patient care.
• Proven track record of leading and implementing change.
• Experience as a PSIRF, PSII investigator, After Action Review (AAR) facilitator or a strong willingness to become one

Desirable

• Experience in a Band 6 role or equivalent.
• Experience with risk management and incident investigation.

Knowledge

Essential

• In-depth understanding of patient safety principles and practices.
• Knowledge of PSIRF, (Company Name - Subscribers only) policies and procedures, related to patient safety and quality.
• Awareness of current healthcare legislation and regulations.

Desirable

• Knowledge of system reviews, specific patient safety frameworks and tools (e.g., Root Cause Analysis, Failure Mode Effect Analysis).

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Ability to influence and motivate others.
• Proficient in data analysis and interpretation.
• Ability to manage complex projects and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in using patient safety and quality improvement tools and methodologies.
• High level of organizational skills and attention to detail.

Desirable

• Advanced IT skills, including experience with healthcare information systems.

Additoanl Requirements

Essential

• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Ability to travel between sites if required.
• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
• Commitment to improving patient care and safety.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Resilience and ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion.
• Strong ethical standards and professionalism

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current and relevant NMC/HCPC registration
• Teaching and assessing qualification.
• Degree in health-related subject
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Management/Leadership training
• Patient safety investigator training – PSIRF, PSII, AAR or working towards.

Desirable

• Certification in Patient Safety or Quality Improvement
• Quality Improvement Training
• Master’s degree or willingness to undertake.

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in a healthcare setting.
• Experience in patient safety and quality improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience in analysing and interpreting data to improve patient care.
• Proven track record of leading and implementing change.
• Experience as a PSIRF, PSII investigator, After Action Review (AAR) facilitator or a strong willingness to become one

Desirable

• Experience in a Band 6 role or equivalent.
• Experience with risk management and incident investigation.

Knowledge

Essential

• In-depth understanding of patient safety principles and practices.
• Knowledge of PSIRF, (Company Name - Subscribers only) policies and procedures, related to patient safety and quality.
• Awareness of current healthcare legislation and regulations.

Desirable

• Knowledge of system reviews, specific patient safety frameworks and tools (e.g., Root Cause Analysis, Failure Mode Effect Analysis).

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Ability to influence and motivate others.
• Proficient in data analysis and interpretation.
• Ability to manage complex projects and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in using patient safety and quality improvement tools and methodologies.
• High level of organizational skills and attention to detail.

Desirable

• Advanced IT skills, including experience with healthcare information systems.

Additoanl Requirements

Essential

• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Ability to travel between sites if required.
• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
• Commitment to improving patient care and safety.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Resilience and ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion.
• Strong ethical standards and professionalism