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Head of Nursing, Quality, and Infection Prevention
2 weeks ago
Non NHS Banding
Main area
Head of Nursing, Quality, and Infection Prevention & Control
Grade
Non NHS Banding
Contract
Permanent: full-time plus clinical on call
Hours
37.5 hours per week (full-time plus clinical on call)
Job ref
HNQIPC-11
Site
On-site across the broader HUC estate
Town
Welwyn Garden City
Salary
£85,000 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
07/12/2025 23:59
Job overview
This is a unique and inspiring opportunity for an exceptional nursing leader to influence the future of patient care across a forward-thinking, values-led healthcare organisation. As Head of Nursing, Quality, and Infection Prevention & Control, you will shape the strategic vision for nursing, driving clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate, safe practice across diverse services.
You will provide visible, impactful leadership that empowers others - raising professional standards, nurturing future nursing talent, and embedding a culture of learning, accountability, and continuous improvement. Working in close partnership with senior colleagues and system partners, you will lead the development of robust governance structures, evidence-based care, and transformation initiatives that enhance both staff experience and patient outcomes.
This role offers significant scope for influence and professional growth, combining strategic leadership with the opportunity to make a tangible difference to quality, safety, and workforce wellbeing. It is ideal for a passionate, future-focused nursing professional ready to champion excellence, innovation, and professional pride across all aspects of care delivery.
Main duties of the job
- Provide strategic nursing leadership to ensure the consistent delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centred care across all clinical services.
- Lead the implementation of the organisation's Quality Strategy, embedding a culture of learning, continuous improvement, and professional accountability.
- Oversee all aspects of clinical governance including incident management, risk assessment, audit, complaints, and learning from harm, ensuring clear evidence of improvement.
- Drive workforce planning, recruitment, and retention initiatives, supporting NMC revalidation, mentorship, wellbeing, and career development across nursing teams.
- Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory bodies such as CQC, NHSE, and UKHSA, maintaining strong assurance and readiness for inspection.
- Foster collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and external partners, promoting integration, system alignment, and shared responsibility for quality outcomes.
- Champion innovation, digital transformation, and evidence-based practice to enhance clinical safety, service efficiency, and patient experience.
- Provide visible leadership, inspiring excellence, compassion, and pride within the nursing workforce while upholding professional values and organisational priorities.
Working for our organisation
HUC provides the NHS 111 and Out of Hours service to over 4.5 million patients across the East, and the South West of England. HUC is an exciting and supportive place to work and we have a wealth of knowledge across the organisation, ensuring we get the most appropriate outcome for every patient.
At HUC, you will also benefit from:
Exclusive Discounts: Unlock amazing savings on shopping, travel, and entertainment through Blue Light Card, Tickets for Good, and more. From everyday essentials to special experiences, we've got your wallet covered
NHS Pension Scheme: Secure your future with the NHS Pension, offering peace of mind and valuable long-term financial benefits for all our staff.
Wellbeing Support: Your health matters Enjoy access to counselling services, personalised health plans, calming meditation guides, energising fitness routines, and delicious recipes to keep you thriving every day.
Recognition and Rewards: Your hard work won't go unnoticed Celebrate your achievements with peer shout-outs, special awards, and exclusive event vouchers that show how much we appreciate you.
Financial Perks: Take the stress out of money matters with free financial advice, a healthcare cash plan to cover everyday expenses, and smart savings options through our Credit Union.
Career Growth: Build the future you deserve with our My Academy training programs, exciting internal vacancies, and regular updates to keep you in the loop with HUC news and opportunities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details including main responsibilities.
Please note you must have full, unrestricted right to work in the UK. We are unable to provide visa sponsorships.
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria
- Registered NMC professional
- Master's level qualification in nursing or equivalent demonstrated title
- Non-Medical Prescriber qualification
- Significant experience in a senior clinical and/or nursing leadership role
- Experience supporting nursing workforce development and revalidation
- Strong leadership of multi-professional teams and evidence of integrated cross functional working across teams
- Evidence of working clinically at Band 7 within Urgent / Primary care
- Expert knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control standards and governance requirements
Desirable criteria
- Management or leadership qualification
- Experience working across urgent or out-of-hours services
- Involvement in multi-agency safeguarding, legal proceedings, or coronial work
You must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. We are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Further details / informal visits contact
Name
HUC
Job title
Clinical Recruitment
Email address
Additional information
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