Quality and Improvement Lead

2 weeks ago


Dorchester, United Kingdom Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full time

FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

Learning, Quality and Improvement Lead - Band 6

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Learning, Quality and Improvement Lead (Band 6) within Theatres/Day Surgery Unit.

You will work closely with the Senior Sister for Theatres and the Day Surgery manager to support the delivery and development of improved performance with the Theatres complex.

We are looking for someone that has a strong background in governance and is passionate about making a difference to the people of Dorchester and the surrounding areas that utilise our services.

You must have an excellent understanding of governance processes, including complaints management, PALS responses, duty of candour, serious incidents / RCA's and risk registers.

**The main duties of this role are**:
work closely with the Senior Sister for Main Theatres and the Day Surgery Manager to promote quality improvement.

Lead on specific programmes

Propose policy and service development

representing the Head of Theatre Services in complaints from patients and their carers.

Attend Trust meetings as a representative of Theatres and provide a review of quality, performance and risk information.

Facilitate the preparation and completion of capital bids and rolling replacements.

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff

Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.



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