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SQI Practitioner
About the Organisation:
National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national NHS Board operating right at the heart of NHSScotland providing invaluable support and advice at a strategic and operational level. NSS supports customers to deliver their services more efficiently and effectively and we offer shared services on a national scale using best-in-class systems and standards. Our priority is always the same – to improve the health and well-being of the people of Scotland. We do this by working in partnership with colleagues across Health and Social Care to deliver fit for purpose solutions and systems, delivering high quality services that help our stakeholders to free up resources so they can be re-invested into essential services.
As a major division within NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) plays a vital role not only in the health of the people of Scotland but also on an international scale through our leading position in new product development, biomedical research and donor / clinical services. Our goal is to maintain the highest standards of patient/donor care whilst remaining internationally competitive.
The Post:
The Donor & Transport Services (D&TS) Department is responsible for the planning and provision of adequate supplies of safe, high quality blood components for NHS Scotland in full compliance with regulatory requirements.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the multidisciplinary Service and Quality Improvement Specialist Function (SQI) within D&TS. The principal function of the SQI Team is to support and implement both large and smaller scale change projects and improvements effectively, whilst maintaining regulatory compliance, consistent standards, identifying and participating in training delivery of training programs as necessary.
The Candidate:
We are seeking applications from a First Level Registered Nurse with experience at a senior level. You will have a Master’s Degree or be able to demonstrate working at Masters level. You must have proven clinical and leadership skills with evidence of ongoing professional development working within the competencies framework.
The primary responsibilities of the successful candidate will be to:
• Foster a culture of openness and enquiry, supporting the delivery, development and implementation of evidence based continuous / quality improvement initiatives to ensure a professional service to donors and patients.
• Lead responsibility in the delivery and development of improved performance.
• Lead for change control management for D&TS.
• Contribute to scope of training needs and training packages for the area.
• Ensure compliance with standards and regulatory requirements providing expert advice.
The successful candidate will have a keen interest in quality improvement and change management. The post requires individuals to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong organisational, forward planning and problem solving abilities are also essential. You will be self-motivated, proactive and an innovative individual with the ability to be flexible and react positively to on-going changing demands and priorities.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a PVG Scheme Disclosure Scotland check. Any candidate who have lived/worked overseas for more than 12 months in the preceding 5 years will also be required to provide a criminal record check from the appropriate overseas agency.
Candidates must have current NMC registration at the time of applying.
Location and Working Pattern:
This post has a national remit with a focus on the support of the Glasgow & West Territory for D&TS and you will be expected to travel to other sites within Scotland as required. The base for the post is therefore negotiable.
Work Pattern - Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week.
It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with NSS.
Benefits:
Our benefits package includes pension scheme, comprehensive range of work life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits. Click here to view the full range of NHS NSS Employee Benefits.
Further information:
For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Catherine Purton, Service and Quality Improvement Manager on Catherine.purton@nhs.scot
Closing date for completed applications is 3 May 2024.
Further information on NSS is available from: https://www.nss.nhs.scot/
Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail only, so please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders).
NHS National Services Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and as committed participant in the disability confident scheme, guarantees to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies