Associate Director of Quality Improvement - Nottingham, United Kingdom - Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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Nottingham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The Associate Director of QI will be responsible for the design & delivery of the Trust's QI strategy.

They will provide corporate senior leadership & support for a broad portfolio of improvement projects, promoting clinical engagement in QI amongst our staff & ensuring that learning from QI projects is shared and spread.

The post holder will lead a multi-disciplinary team of improvement specialists who will support & embed QI principles across the Trust.

Possessing highly developed specialist knowledge in improvement science, interventions will be underpinned by an evidence base, best practice & will be able to take people on a journey of methods theory into practice.

A strong understanding & experience of Organisational Development & Systems thinking is required. The post holder will be required to design & deliver improvement science teaching & social learning programmes based on Model for Improvement & Lean

We have a huge variety of opportunities in our expansive Trust covering geographically from South Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire to Leicester, providing mental health inpatient and community services, community health services, forensic mental health services and secure prison healthcare across the East Midlands.

We have more than 100 sites and a huge scope of unique opportunities to develop your career and gain some amazing experiences.

We strive to be a great place to work and offer many staff benefits and tailored staff support and wellbeing programmes.

Do you want to make a difference?

Do you believe in Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork?

Then Nottinghamshire Healthcare is the perfect place for you to start, maintain or further your career. Join our team of nearly 9000 who are making a difference every day. We are all about our people - our staff, volunteers, carers, service users and patients. We are NottsHC.

The key elements of responsibility within the portfolio of the post of Associate Director of Quality Improvement will include:
Quality Improvement Strategy Development

Collaborate with senior leaders and key stakeholders within Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to develop a comprehensive quality improvement strategy aligned with the Trust's strategic objectives.

Drive the implementation of the quality improvement strategy across the Trust, ensuring it is integrated into everyday practices and processes.

Policy Development and Implementation

Develop policies and guidelines that promote a culture of continuous quality improvement within Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

Monitor and assess the effectiveness of existing policies and identify areas for improvement, taking necessary action to address any gaps.

Performance Monitoring and Evaluation

Analyse performance data, identify trends, and proactively address areas of concern through targeted improvement initiatives.

Provide leadership to large scale change programmes as determined through thorough analysis with a view to addressing entrenched performance and service issues.

Lead triangulation of information to review themes emerging from service user feedback / incidents ensure learning is incorporated into quality improvement programs across the Trust as appropriate

Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration

Collaborate with senior leaders, clinical teams, and external partners to foster a collaborative approach to quality improvement within Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

Engage with patients, service users, and their families to ensure their perspectives and experiences are considered in quality improvement initiatives.

Education and Training

Develop and deliver training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust staff in quality improvement methodologies and tools.

Promote a culture of learning and sharing best practices to facilitate continuous improvement.

Leadership and Management:

Provide strategic leadership and direction to the quality improvement team within Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, ensuring clear objectives, effective performance management, and professional development opportunities.

Foster a positive and inclusive work environment that promote teamwork, innovation, and a commitment to delivering exceptional care.