Overview
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Quality Nurse to join our Emergency Department team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a department undergoing transformational change, where your leadership and clinical expertise will directly enhance patient and staff outcomes.
Your Role
* Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to deliver high-quality, safe, and proactive care
* Lead on clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and evidence-based practice
* Support the Senior Sister team in driving learning and improvement across the ward
* Champion the Trust's vision and values, ensuring seamless care and positive experiences
* Work flexibly across the Trust, offering support where needed
What We're Looking For
* A registered nurse with proven leadership and audit experience
* A strong interest in evidence-based practice
* Passion for quality improvement and patient safety
* A desire to contribute to patient and staff safety
* Motivation to support the department through a transformational period
* A collaborative spirit and commitment to continuous improvement
* Strong communication and mentoring skills
* Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively
Additional Information
* All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
* References: please provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.
* We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
* Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies.
* New recruits may be required to pay for their Disclosure and Barring Service check (and admin fee) prior to starting if the role requires a DBS check.
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* University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) has been awarded the Gold Award for proudly supporting those who serve. We actively encourage applications from the Armed Forces community.
* We will communicate with you regarding your job application via email. Non-encrypted emails may not be secure.
* If you would like support completing an application form, please contact the recruitment department on 01782 675533 for assistance.
* UHNM reserves the right to close adverts early where there is a high volume of applications.
* If you obtained your qualifications overseas, you will be required to provide an official government translation through ECCTIS (formerly NARIC). This is in addition to any professional registration requirements and not a replacement for your qualifications.
* If you are currently in the UK on a visa, you must have at least six months remaining on your visa at the start date to ensure sufficient time for the operational and training process. The six-month requirement does not apply to a Skilled Worker Visa, which would require a new visa for a new role.
* UHNM supports the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist in preparing your supporting statement. If AI is used in your application, you must declare this and we reserve the right to reject applications where AI is used misleadingly.
* We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales, serving around three million people from two sites: Royal Stoke and County Hospital.
About UHNM
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country, based across Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford. We are proud of our facilities, teaching and research, and we are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer where every staff member feels valued and respected. We invest in and support our staff to deliver high-quality care for the population we serve.
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