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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Main duties include:
1. Clinical Governance & Patient Safety including compliance with infection control, medication safety, and clinical policies. Leading root cause analysis, investigations, or near misses. Monitoring audit results.
2. Staff Training and development. Providing training and education, supporting students, and allocating assessors/supervisors.
3. Patient experience and Satisfaction. Gathering feedback and leading patient-focused initiatives to improve the elective surgery experience.
4. Data Management and Reporting. Collecting and analysing key performance indicators (KPIs) such as infection rates, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with legal standards.
Person specification
Discussion of Quality Nurse role
Essential criteria
* Band 6
* Experience supporting the ward and working alongside the senior team.
Desirable criteria
* 3+ years experience
Understanding of audits and the Tendable system
Essential criteria
* Knowledge of the Quality Nurse role.
Desirable criteria
* Knowledge of Tendable
Important information about your application
1. All correspondence will be sent via email. Please check your email regularly.
2. References - provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.
3. We are committed to equality and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Appointment based on merit.
4. Flexible working options will be considered according to Trust policies.
5. New recruits must pay for their DBS check and admin fee if required.
6. Queries regarding the recruitment process can be directed to 'trac.jobs'.
Additional information
UHNM has received the Gold Award for supporting service members. We encourage applications from the Armed Forces community.
Communication regarding your application will be via email. We cannot guarantee email security if not encrypted.
Support for completing the application is available by contacting the recruitment department at 01782 675533.
We may close the advert early due to high application volume. Apply promptly.
For overseas qualifications, an official translation via ECCTIS is required.
If on a UK visa, ensure at least six months remaining at the time of application, except for Skilled Worker Visa holders.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
Appropriate UK professional registration is required.
This role involves access to vulnerable people and is subject to a DBS check.
Documents to download
* Band 6 Quality Nurse (PDF, 648.2KB)
* Statement handling - updated from policy (PDF, 33.6KB)
* Policy ex-offenders (PDF, 36.1KB)
* Infection control statement (PDF, 107.5KB)
* DBS Code of practice (PDF, 54.9KB)
* Trust Policy on Managing Risk Associated with Safeguarding Children (PDF, 1.1MB)
* Family Relocation Information (PDF, 1.0MB)
* Speaking Up Policy (PDF, 523.6KB)
* Recruitment Reasonable Adjustments (PDF, 122.1KB)
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