Job summary
The Oncology, Haematology, Immunology & Allergy, Palliative Care and Medical Physics Directorate is looking for Quality Lead to lead our governance, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance agenda across multiple sites. This is a pivotal role for a motivated and collaborative leader who is passionate about driving continuous improvement and ensuring the highest standards of patient care.
The post holder will support the strategic direction and provide hands-on leadership for our clinical quality and governance functions acting as the primary contact for all clinical quality and governance issues.
This is a unique opportunity to develop and deliver robust governance and quality framework, drive quality improvement programmes, clinical audits and regulatory compliance.
The post holder will promote a culture of safety, transparency and learning across multidisciplinary teams providing professional leadership, training, and support to colleagues at all levels.
This role offers a unique opportunity to make a real impact on quality and patient safety.
Main duties of the job
- Clinical Governance and Quality Assurance
- Regulatory Compliance
- Patient Safety and Incident Management
- Policy, regulation and risk management
- Audit monitoring and data analysis
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Quality Lead is a pivotal role leading the governance, quality improvement, audit, and regulatory compliance functions across UHNM. Working closely with clinical and operational leaders, the post holder will champion the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality care through robust clinical governance structures and continuous quality improvement.
This role involves oversight of incident management, risk assurance, audit programmes, policy compliance, and clinical performance review. The post holder will lead on clinical audit cycles, ensure CQC and other accreditation preparedness, and drive shared learning across the organisation.
The post holder will ensure the care we provide is consistently safe, effective, and aligned with both regulatory standards and patient expectations, promoting a culture of continuous improvement, safety, transparency and accountability across teams.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Quality Lead is a pivotal role leading the governance, quality improvement, audit, and regulatory compliance functions across UHNM. Working closely with clinical and operational leaders, the post holder will champion the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality care through robust clinical governance structures and continuous quality improvement.
This role involves oversight of incident management, risk assurance, audit programmes, policy compliance, and clinical performance review. The post holder will lead on clinical audit cycles, ensure CQC and other accreditation preparedness, and drive shared learning across the organisation.
The post holder will ensure the care we provide is consistently safe, effective, and aligned with both regulatory standards and patient expectations, promoting a culture of continuous improvement, safety, transparency and accountability across teams.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree or ability to demonstrate equivalent experience.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of using and managing systems such as DATIX, SharePoint and Excel to ensure information is in a usable format.
- Experience in project management/ monitoring systems
- Experience of analysing data and presenting in a user-friendly format
- Involvement with inspections, accreditations and external reviews
- Experience in the field of quality, safety and compliance
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS, or a public sector environment
- Good understanding of wider governance agenda
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree or ability to demonstrate equivalent experience.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of using and managing systems such as DATIX, SharePoint and Excel to ensure information is in a usable format.
- Experience in project management/ monitoring systems
- Experience of analysing data and presenting in a user-friendly format
- Involvement with inspections, accreditations and external reviews
- Experience in the field of quality, safety and compliance
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS, or a public sector environment
- Good understanding of wider governance agenda
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
