Senior Sister/Charge Nurse for Quality & Patient Safety
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Critical care for a permanent Senior Sister/Charge Nurse for Quality & Patient Safety to support the Critical Care Matron Team in managing and monitoring assigned aspects of patient safety activity and to assist in the continuous improvement of patient safety, building on the foundations of a safer culture and safer systems in accordance with the NHS Patient Safety Strategy (July 2019).
Main duties of the job
As a key member of the Critical Care Nursing Team you will play a critical role in supporting the Matrons with the Quality & safety agenda specifically the reduction of avoidable patient harm and providing advice and assistance to the department teams regarding quality & safety issues. In this role you will work closely with the Divisional Quality & Safety Manager and to improve patient safety and experience. Applicants should be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills in quality improvement methodology and have recent experience of involvement in patient care/safety improvement projects.Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to us. We offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full time, part time hours and bank hours. We are also committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working. You can select your preferences upon application.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.
We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.
Date posted
23 May 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£43,742 to £50,056 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
205-5325725
Job locations
Royal Stoke Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Royal Stoke Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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