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214019 - Quality Manager (FWW)

214019 - Quality Manager (FWW)

NHS ScotlandLothian, UK
14 days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

  • Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage

NHS Lothian is in search of an experienced, enthusiastic, and self-motivated Quality Manager to play a vital role in monitoring and improving the experiences of undergraduate medical students and postgraduate resident doctors, to ensure high-quality learning and working experiences and the provision of safe, effective, person-centred care. This role is integral to fostering tangible, sustainable improvements through the provision of coaching and training in quality improvement methodologies, as well as leading and contributing to projects. Additionally, the Quality Manager will coordinate the annual cycle of Deanery processes and reporting.

Applicants should demonstrate a keen interest and substantial experience in quality management as the role contributes to the delivery of sustainable, data-driven programmes that meet the standards set by the GMC and NHS Education for Scotland.

Effective communication skills and strong organisational abilities will be central to this role.

The Quality Manager role is ideal for someone who is :

  • Enthusiastic and self-motivated
  • Organised, able to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines
  • Clear and logical with sound critical thinking and problem-solving skills, demonstrating accuracy and attention to detail
  • Flexible in their approach to work, who can work on their own initiative and within and across teams
  • Good at establishing and maintaining a rapport and communicating effectively and appropriately with staff at all levels
  • Able to influence, persuade, coach and motivate individuals and teams to undertake quality improvement that brings about change

    • Qualifications & Experience Required :

  • Educated to Degree level or equivalent level of experience with evidence of continuing professional development, particularly in relation to quality and safety improvement and assurance
  • Evidence of having undertaken quality improvement training and experience in quality improvement within healthcare
  • Advanced IT skills, particularly in the use of MS Excel to analyse data, PowerPoint, Word and Teams
  • Expertise in analysing complex qualitative and quantitative data and producing high quality reports
  • Experience in change management with the ability to engage, motivate, challenge and influence others to achieve change and embed a safety and improvement culture
  • Project Management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

    • PLEASE NOTE This is a full-time position and you will be expected to travel between all NHS Lothian sites regularly.

    For further information on what is included in the role and the skills / experience being sought, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact Cheryl Tudor, Quality & Safety Improvement Lead - [email protected]

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