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Reference: CHE1232732
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
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Job description
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
Job description
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
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- 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.
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- 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.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
CHEC
Address
1-6 Star Building
Olivers Place
Preston
Lancashire
PR2 9WT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.communityhealthservices.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
CHEC
Address
1-6 Star Building
Olivers Place
Preston
Lancashire
PR2 9WT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.communityhealthservices.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)