Job Description

The closing date is 3rd Jun 2025

Job summary

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The Lead Quality and Safety Nurse is responsible for promoting the vision and values of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust , demonstrating these values in their leadership and support to teams, and the deliverance of services. The Quality and Safety Lead Nurse will work with he ward or unit managers or Deputy ward managers, nurses clinical leads, matrons and other colleagues to champion and lead on clinical quality and patient safety improvements, inspiring and enabling medical, nursing and allied health and managerial colleagues to develop and maintain quality and safety measures and sustain improvements. They work closely with the Associate Director of Patient care for the Medical Service group, Director of Nursing and Deputy Chief Nurse to ensure safety and compliance and that comprehensive mechanisms are in place to manage and measure quality and, its assurance and improvement, enabling the Trust to excel in achieving its best practice and continuous improvement against national and local standards and ensure that appropriate training is provided to clinical and managerial teams as necessary.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

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The post holder will support the ADPC with all matters relating to Quality and Safety and continue to develop and maintain strong working relationships with other health care providers, Integrated Care Board (ICB, quality leads) CQC relationship managers and other organisations.


They will contribute to the corporate objectives and development of the Trust agenda working as part of a triumvirate alongside the ADPC, Deputy ADPC,Matrons and the Medical Service Group governance team.


This role incorporates the core functions of the Matron role, described in HSC 2001/010 and amplified in Matrons. Improving the Patient's Experience (DH, 2003) the following key roles emerged;


Inclusive leadership, professional standards and accountability


Governance, patient safety and quality

About us

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At

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

Flexible working options

to help you balance work and life

NHS pension scheme

for long-term financial security

Generous annual leave allowance

to recharge and relax A strong focus on

career development

to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our

Blue Light Card

, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.


We are proud to foster a

diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce

, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset?

Somerset offers the perfect blend of

idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty

, and

breathtaking coastlines

, with vibrant cities like

Bristol

,

Bath

, and

Exeter

just a short drive away - and only two hours to

London

.


The region is home to excellent

educational facilities

, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all

- the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job description

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For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential

First level registered Nurse/Midwife (or relevant professional registration)


Degree level and working towards MSc level qualification in nursing or equivalent experience


Evidence of continuing professional development


Qualification in or evidence of experience in teaching mentoring and coaching


Leadership development programme /Working towards


Management qualification/equivalent experience or willingness to work towards




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Experience

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Essential

Demonstrable experience of leadership and management of a clinical team


Experience of standard setting and audit


Understanding of operational nursing issues


Understanding of current issues in nursing policy and practice


Can articulate knowledge of current IPC Standards


Experience leading nurse recruitment and retention


Experience of managing a budget identifying cost pressures and implementing savings plans


Evidence of embedding robust clinical and corporate policies and systems at local level


Experience and evidence of leading and implementing change , demonstrating a broad knowledge of change management strategies


Specific computer skills (ECDL or experience using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and email)


Experience working across professional boundaries


Experience of teaching ,presentation and report writing




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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.


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UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.


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For help with your application, contact:

Jacqueline Philips


Jacqueline.phillips1@somersetft.nhs.uk


07717631493


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Pay scheme

Agenda for Change


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Band

Band 8a


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Salary

53755.00 to 60504.00 Yearly
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Contract

Secondment


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Duration

1 Year(s)


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Working pattern

Full-Time


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Reference number

184-OL-OR-2492


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Job locations

Trustwide

The Crescent

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 4DY