Quality Improvement Nurse Manager

Job overview

The post holder is responsible for supporting the development and delivery of Quality Improvement (QI) projects, as  identified from the Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Research Development Innovation and Learning Hub.

This will include working directly with clinical and non-clinical teams with the aim of achieving patient-centred, continuous improvement across the Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Service Group.

The post holder will report to the Head of Nursing for Quality, Governance and Improvement and will lead on improvement  projects and programmes, delivering enhancements to effective and efficient service.

Main duties of the job

Under the direction of the Head of Nursing for Quality, Governance and Improvement the post holder will:

Line Manage the Quality, Feedback and Involvement Team, including all aspects of performance, absence etc.

Undertake baseline audits, analyse information to inform process improvement work on service priorities that will  deliver improvements and efficiencies in the way that our services are delivered.

Lead on agreed quality improvement projects as delegated by the Head of Nursing for Quality, Governance and  Improvement, following appropriate improvement methodologies.

Leave a legacy of continuous improvement with operational staff to enable them to operate effectively and  efficiently into the future.

Support the delivery of QI training within the Service Group, and provide mentoring support to identified service change ambassadors to ensure a culture of service improvement is established in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Service Group.

Work in collaboration with colleagues both within the Corporate Quality Improvement Hub, the Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Research Development Innovation and Learning Hub. assisting in the Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Service Group delivery of service improvement projects as sponsored via the Quality and Safety Committee.

Lead on areas of audit (local & national), policy development and monitoring against delivery of improvement action plans within Service Group.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.