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Head of Nursing Quality Improvement and Standards (8B)
We are looking for a Nursing Leader!
An exciting opportunity exists within the nursing leadership team in NHS Lothian. The Head of Nursing Quality Improvement and Standards will provide strategic, clinical and professional nursing leadership for the delivery of care across Acute and Community NHS Lothian services by ensuring that robust systems, policies, procedures, professional guidance, standards, training and education strategies are in place.
Reporting to the Acute Nurse Director you will be responsible for the delivery of the Lothian Care Assurance and Accreditation Programme and its links with the Nursing Strategy, Excellence in Care, Quality Strategy and Value Management programmes as well as for the provision of expert clinical nursing advice focussing on strengthening links with Health Care Improvement Scotland.
Care Assurance in NHS Lothian is delivered using the Lothian Care Assurance and Accreditation Standards (LACAS) which is embedded in the Acute Nursing Strategy. The provision of Care Assurance links with Excellence in care and provides a platform for the monitoring and assuring Nursing Outcomes. Care is managed within the context of a complex and widespread multi-professional team. Value Management is a rolling programme across NHS Lothian and is the vehicle to deliver Quality Management - Quality Planning, Quality Improvement and Quality Control.
The Strategic direction of NHS Lothian Quality Strategy is in line with national and regional priorities. The Head of Nursing Quality Improvement and Standards is the key lead for the Care Assurance and Value Management Programmes.
The successful candidate will have a strong background in nursing, educated to Masters Level with substantial experience in applying quality improvement methodologies, leading teams and influencing practice.
Contact
Gillian McAuley Acute Nurse Director
Tel: 07713089838
Email : Gillian.mcauley@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk