Director of Clinical Improvement
The closing date is 08 February 2026
It's an exciting time at Kingston & Richmond NHS Foundation Trust as we continue to work through the integration of our hospital and community services to ensure that we are delivering for our local population.
In this clinical leadership role you will be supported to lead on significant programmes of work which will deliver for our colleagues and patients. You will bring your clinical knowledge as well as your skills in influencing, data analysis and programme delivery to drive forward an exciting portfolio which will span both clinical and corporate services.
You will work closely with the executive team, the deputy executives and colleagues as well as wider stakeholders across the organisation. You will also gain exposure to the Chief Nurse role and will deputise for the CNO at local, regional and national level.
Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 16th February 2026.
Main duties of the job
The Director of Clinical Improvement reports to the Chief Nurse and supports the delivery of their agenda across a variety of workstreams. These include delivery of a robust quality assurance and quality improvement framework, transformation of the urgent and emergency care pathway, non-medical job planning, workforce productivity and ongoing integration of community and hospital services.
The role will support major transformation workstreams and help the organisation to achieve sustainability and integration across our clinical pathways. The role will lead on non-medical job planning and quality assurance processes and will support across a range of other workstreams.
The role will need to build relationships and influence delivery across a range of portfolios as part of efficiency, productivity, and major programme delivery. Likely to include digital, technology and workforce transformation as well as a series of projects focussed on successful implementation of tactical CIP and strategic service changes, this role is fundamental to creating the expert support to the divisional and operational clusters, as well as to the corporate nursing function, to successfully deliver changes that improve services, increase value, reduce unwarranted variation in costs, and improve the delivery capability of nursing, midwifery and AHPs within the organisation.
About us
Developmentand staff wellbeing
Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.
Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.
At KRFT we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered RN/RM/AHP/Medical
* Evidence of delivering change / transformation
* Previous experience of undertaking clinical governance reviews
Experience
* Able to present self at director level (use of language, tone, writing)
* Substantial nursing, midwifery or AHP management and leadership experience
* Previous experience of leading and working within a programmatic structure to implementing change
* Previous experience of undertaking governance reviews
Skills
* Ability to think strategically and creatively, prioritising work programmes amid competing demands.
* Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with key external partners and agencies e.g. CQC, ICB where collaboration is critical.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
£115,120 to £131,578 a yearper annum incl HCAS (15% Outer) pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time,Part-time,Job share,Flexible working,Compressed hours
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