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Job reference: 131025
Salary: Band 6 (£35,522 - £43,286)
Job closing date: 08/01/2023
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: University Hospital Crosshouse
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Job posted date: 21/12/2022
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Department: Quality Improvement

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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.​​​​​​​

NHS Ayrshire & Arran are looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated individual with a keen interest in developing their Quality Improvement (QI) skills and knowledge. You will be part of the QI team and play a key role in driving and supporting improvement and quality using validated QI methodology and tools. Additionally you will be involved in promoting and supporting the patient safety agenda within the Health and Social Care Partnerships in Ayrshire. 

You must be able to demonstrate an ability to engage with clinical teams and support them to use QI methodology. Furthermore, you must be able to demonstrate the ability to understand and help others to use data effectively for improvement. 

This post is offered as a substantive post and you will be offered further development of their QI knowledge and skills which will include the opportunity to undertake the Scottish Improvement Leadership Programme and mentoring by experienced staff within the QI team.

For further information/informal enquiries please contact: Ruth Davie, QI Lead (Partnerships) at Ruth.davie@aapct.scot.nhs.uk or 07971991454.


Applications are welcome from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates.
EU Settlement Scheme - EU, EEA or Swiss nationals are strongly encouraged to join the EU Settlement Scheme prior to 30th June 2021.  As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to produce proof of your EU Settlement status from 1st July 2021 to demonstrate your Right to Work in the United Kingdom.  Further information: https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families. Existing employees may be asked to provide evidence of their EU Settlement Status from 1st July 2021.


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