Quality Lead Nurse

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a registered nurse with expertise in patient safety, clinical governance, quality improvement and regulatory compliance to make a significant impact across a growing healthcare organisation. The Quality Lead Nurse will provide visible professional leadership across your region, leading the implementation of the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF), driving quality improvement initiatives, supporting CQC readiness and ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and care quality.

Main duties of the job

As a Quality Lead Nurse, you will work closely with Hospital Managers, Clinical Leads and operational teams to create a culture where patient safety, learning and continuous improvement are embedded into everyday practice. You will: Lead and oversee Patient Safety Incident Investigations (PSIIs) and Learning Responses. Champion the implementation and ongoing development of PSIRF and patient safety programmes. Drive quality improvement initiatives using recognised methodologies such as PDSA and Model for Improvement. Support regional teams with CQC inspection readiness, governance and regulatory compliance. Lead risk management processes, ensuring emerging risks are identified and appropriately managed. Use learning from incidents, complaints, audits and patient experience feedback to improve services. Provide professional leadership and line management to the Regional Patient Safety Governance Coordinator. Promote a just culture and psychologically safe environment where staff feel supported to learn and improve.

About us

Since 2012, CHEC has been working with the NHS to increase patient choice and provide better access to exceptional, timely, locally-based ophthalmology and gastroenterology care free at the point of care. CHEC has a nationwide portfolio of community hospitals and clinics operating in a unique hub-and-spoke model. We are proud to have a role alongside colleagues in the NHS, offering patients the choice of access to essential procedures and help achieve the best possible clinical outcomes. We continue to expand our community-based offering of vital healthcare to patients across England, including ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) and Dermatology services. CHEC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment, this includes being aware of and adhering to all CHEC Safeguarding policies. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with the NHS Employment Check Standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Details

• Date posted: 02 September 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: Depending on experience
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: CHE1232732
• Job locations: 1-6 Star Building, Olivers Place, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9WT, United Kingdom, CHEC Watford, Watford, WD17 2UB, United Kingdom, CHEC Stockport, Stockport, SK1 3SW, United Kingdom, CHEC Kings Norton, Kings Norton, B30 3ES, United Kingdom, CHEC Leeds, Leeds, LS16 6EB, United Kingdom, CHEC Coventry, Coventry, CV3 2TQ, United Kingdom, CHEC Ilford, Ilford, IG1 2DG, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Location & Travel These are regional positions with regular travel across the region. Candidates should be comfortable travelling and working autonomously across multiple locations. About You We are looking for an experienced registered nurse who can influence at all levels and is passionate about improving patient outcomes through effective governance and quality improvement. You will have: Current NMC registration. Degree-level education. Post-registration education in patient safety is preferred PSIRF systems training. Significant experience of patient safety investigations, learning responses and quality improvement. Excellent knowledge of PSIRF, PSIRP, CQC regulations, Duty of Candour and healthcare governance frameworks. Experience of leading teams and supporting service improvement across multiple sites or services. Strong communication, analytical and report-writing skills. The ability to build credibility and influence both clinical and operational stakeholders. Why Join CHEC? Influence patient safety and quality at a regional level. Work with experienced clinical and operational leaders. Contribute to transformational improvement programmes. Develop your leadership career within a growing healthcare organisation. Make a genuine difference to patient outcomes and experience every day. 25 days holidays plus bank holidays Buy and sell annual leave scheme Refer a friend scheme Company pension Company sick pay scheme Life assurance scheme Bluelight Card- 100s of discount and cashback options Performance review with a training and development plan Employee discounts portal Gym membership discounts Cycle to work scheme Tech scheme MediCash - Health cash plan