Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Quality and Standards team as a Quality Sister, working alongside the Lead Nurse for Quality.
If you have a strong passion to improve patient experience by driving the quality plan and quality improvement projects, then this is the role for you.
The organisation is committed to improving quality and delivering safe, effective, and personal care, within a culture of learning and continuous service improvement within all aspects of the patient journey.
We are looking for a highly motivated experienced Registered Nurse who will bring excellent clinical and communication skills.
The successful candidate should have demonstrable leadership skills and experience as the role involves networking and working alongside clinical teams, with patient and relative involvement.
The role will be highly visible working in clinical areas across the whole of the trust to engage, empower and support teams in the delivery of the trust's quality plan.
Main duties of the job
1. To support the implementation of national policy directives/national evidence-based practice in relation to the quality agenda, providing support to colleagues as appropriate.
2. To support the planning and delivery of large-scale programs of quality improvement which assist the trust in achieving outcome ambitions for effective patient care. This will be achieved by working alongside staff, engaging, and empowering them to influence change and monitoring the sustainability of the quality improvement.
3. To provide clear leadership and direction to support the clinical teams, liaising with the senior leadership teams in the trust.
4. To support the development and implementation of The Trust CODE accreditation and Quality Mark schemes, ensuring standards are maintained and staff are supported to make improvements through collaboration and engagement. You will visit the satellite centers to network and support the clinical teams.
5. Support the lead Nurse and participate in the further development of the accreditation schemes across the organization and inclusion of oncology specific standards by working collaboratively with clinical teams
6. To work with the Lead Nurse in support of the processes for our Non-Medical Prescribing professionals and support clinical staff applying for the Non-Medical Prescribing course.
About us
The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.
We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years.
We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Quality and Leadership
- Deliver professional leadership with sound interpersonal and communication skills to enable and empower staff to develop best practice in the delivery of high-quality patient care.
- Challenge existing practices, ensuring that progressive solutions, which consider models of best practice, are incorporated into clinical practice.
- Support ward/departmental leadership and their nursing teams by working alongside them to promote shared learning/education at the point of care
- To work collaboratively with specialist clinical teams, e.g., Tissue Viability Nurse (TVN), Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) to promote educational study days, ward-based teaching/education.
- To assist in the delivery of QI projects to improve patient outcomes and staff CPD
- To identify and contribute to shared learning and quality improvement opportunities from incidents, complaints and accreditation processes.
- To support the Lead Nurse for Quality in the delivery of the Trusts Quality plan.
- To support the development and implementation trust clinical accreditation and Quality Mark schemes, ensuring standards are maintained and staff are supported to make improvements by collaboration and engagement
- Support the lead Nurse and participate in the further development of the accreditation schemes in terms of spread across the organization and inclusion of oncology specific standards.
- Awareness and understanding of national and local policies.
- Foster and develop a culture within nursing that values continuing professional development and strives for excellence in the delivery of patient care.
- Support the Lead Nurse on the national quality board requirements for safe staffing, supporting the process of undertaking acuity monitoring, analyzing data, preparing evidence for bi-annual staffing reviews, and developing the board assurance report.
- Take advantage of both formal and informal settings to provide people with coaching and encouragement.
- Actively identify opportunities to influence trust nursing and quality agendas.
- Participate in the implementation and further development of clinical indicators/metrics and systems of reporting, action planning and sustainability.
- Use analytical and sound clinical judgement skills in relation to analyzing data which may sometimes be complex in nature.
- Collaborate on specific areas of work under the leadership of the Lead Nurse, as agreed with the Chief Nurse and Executive Director of Quality, including the planning and management of projects and the implementation of change across the Trust, ensuring professional relationships are maintained and cross divisional partnerships encouraged.
- In conjunction with the senior nursing team, contribute to the development and implementation of effective policies and practices which support the achievement of the quality objectives.
- To ensure that all professional standards and practice, including statutory regulations are adhered to.
- Contribute to communication networks, enabling effective partnership and promoting professional relationships within the organisation.
- Actively participate in organisational committees and operational groups.
- Support the development and delivery of an ongoing training programme to ensure staff are skilled in the application of quality improvement methodology.
Non-Medical Prescribing (NMP)
- Support the Lead Nurse on the overarching management of the non-medical prescribing service within the organisation.
- Assist the Lead Nurse by supporting NMP learners during training.
- Support in the management of the NMP database ensuring that appropriate data is accurately recorded.
- Assist the Lead Nurse in the organisation of NMP continuing professional development events in-line with the requirements set out in the NMP policy.
- Support the Lead Nurse in regular audit activity of NMP activity and compliance against national and local guidance.
Education
- Support involvement in nursing audit, quality improvement initiatives and research activity in the Trust and the dissemination of good practice
Personal
- Cooperate in the performance review by indicating own learning goals, support needs and setting personal development objectives with feedback from others.
- Ensure own professional knowledge is regularly updated and keep abreast of relevant developments, making effective use of learning opportunities and actively promoting the workplace as a learning environment.
- Undertake theoretical education/academic courses as necessary to maintain specialist knowledge base relating to cancer care, general management, and human resources issues.
- Actively seek mentorship/supervision/coaching to enable reflection and own personal development within the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Quality and Leadership
- Deliver professional leadership with sound interpersonal and communication skills to enable and empower staff to develop best practice in the delivery of high-quality patient care.
- Challenge existing practices, ensuring that progressive solutions, which consider models of best practice, are incorporated into clinical practice.
- Support ward/departmental leadership and their nursing teams by working alongside them to promote shared learning/education at the point of care
- To work collaboratively with specialist clinical teams, e.g., Tissue Viability Nurse (TVN), Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) to promote educational study days, ward-based teaching/education.
- To assist in the delivery of QI projects to improve patient outcomes and staff CPD
- To identify and contribute to shared learning and quality improvement opportunities from incidents, complaints and accreditation processes.
- To support the Lead Nurse for Quality in the delivery of the Trusts Quality plan.
- To support the development and implementation trust clinical accreditation and Quality Mark schemes, ensuring standards are maintained and staff are supported to make improvements by collaboration and engagement
- Support the lead Nurse and participate in the further development of the accreditation schemes in terms of spread across the organization and inclusion of oncology specific standards.
- Awareness and understanding of national and local policies.
- Foster and develop a culture within nursing that values continuing professional development and strives for excellence in the delivery of patient care.
- Support the Lead Nurse on the national quality board requirements for safe staffing, supporting the process of undertaking acuity monitoring, analyzing data, preparing evidence for bi-annual staffing reviews, and developing the board assurance report.
- Take advantage of both formal and informal settings to provide people with coaching and encouragement.
- Actively identify opportunities to influence trust nursing and quality agendas.
- Participate in the implementation and further development of clinical indicators/metrics and systems of reporting, action planning and sustainability.
- Use analytical and sound clinical judgement skills in relation to analyzing data which may sometimes be complex in nature.
- Collaborate on specific areas of work under the leadership of the Lead Nurse, as agreed with the Chief Nurse and Executive Director of Quality, including the planning and management of projects and the implementation of change across the Trust, ensuring professional relationships are maintained and cross divisional partnerships encouraged.
- In conjunction with the senior nursing team, contribute to the development and implementation of effective policies and practices which support the achievement of the quality objectives.
- To ensure that all professional standards and practice, including statutory regulations are adhered to.
- Contribute to communication networks, enabling effective partnership and promoting professional relationships within the organisation.
- Actively participate in organisational committees and operational groups.
- Support the development and delivery of an ongoing training programme to ensure staff are skilled in the application of quality improvement methodology.
Non-Medical Prescribing (NMP)
- Support the Lead Nurse on the overarching management of the non-medical prescribing service within the organisation.
- Assist the Lead Nurse by supporting NMP learners during training.
- Support in the management of the NMP database ensuring that appropriate data is accurately recorded.
- Assist the Lead Nurse in the organisation of NMP continuing professional development events in-line with the requirements set out in the NMP policy.
- Support the Lead Nurse in regular audit activity of NMP activity and compliance against national and local guidance.
Education
- Support involvement in nursing audit, quality improvement initiatives and research activity in the Trust and the dissemination of good practice
Personal
- Cooperate in the performance review by indicating own learning goals, support needs and setting personal development objectives with feedback from others.
- Ensure own professional knowledge is regularly updated and keep abreast of relevant developments, making effective use of learning opportunities and actively promoting the workplace as a learning environment.
- Undertake theoretical education/academic courses as necessary to maintain specialist knowledge base relating to cancer care, general management, and human resources issues.
- Actively seek mentorship/supervision/coaching to enable reflection and own personal development within the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Nursing Registration
- First degree in nursing or a health-related subject
- Evidence of personal development.
Desirable
- Teaching Qualification
- Masters Level Qualification or commitment to undertake within agreed timeframe
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of quality improvement principles
- Leadership experience
- Evidence of professional and clinical knowledge
- Working collaboratively across multi professional teams
Desirable
- Experience of interpreting data to inform and influence improvements in patient care
Skills
Essential
- Able to apply sound communication skills in a variety of situations/settings.
- Evidenceof effective people leadership skills
- Able to build professional and personal credibility to gain support, express ideas persuasively within a range of settings and environments.
- Ability to use advanced keyboard skills on computer as significant part of duties
- Able to analyse data and provide written reports
- Ableto present information to professional groups.
- Ability to sustain effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues across health and social care setting.
- Evidence of effective team working across professional and organisational boundaries.
- Able to manage time effectively and reach set targets
- Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Desirable
- Ability to present and represent department at local events.
- Excellent influencing / negotiating skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of professional and NHS issues and policy.
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance
- Understanding of Quality Improvement Methods and tools
Values
Essential
- Ability todemonstrate the organisational values and behaviours
Other
Essential
- Demonstrates flexibility in working hours.
- Able to perform a wide range of duties.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Nursing Registration
- First degree in nursing or a health-related subject
- Evidence of personal development.
Desirable
- Teaching Qualification
- Masters Level Qualification or commitment to undertake within agreed timeframe
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of quality improvement principles
- Leadership experience
- Evidence of professional and clinical knowledge
- Working collaboratively across multi professional teams
Desirable
- Experience of interpreting data to inform and influence improvements in patient care
Skills
Essential
- Able to apply sound communication skills in a variety of situations/settings.
- Evidenceof effective people leadership skills
- Able to build professional and personal credibility to gain support, express ideas persuasively within a range of settings and environments.
- Ability to use advanced keyboard skills on computer as significant part of duties
- Able to analyse data and provide written reports
- Ableto present information to professional groups.
- Ability to sustain effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues across health and social care setting.
- Evidence of effective team working across professional and organisational boundaries.
- Able to manage time effectively and reach set targets
- Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Desirable
- Ability to present and represent department at local events.
- Excellent influencing / negotiating skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of professional and NHS issues and policy.
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance
- Understanding of Quality Improvement Methods and tools
Values
Essential
- Ability todemonstrate the organisational values and behaviours
Other
Essential
- Demonstrates flexibility in working hours.
- Able to perform a wide range of duties.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
