Quality Improvement & Accreditation Nurse/Midwife (12‑month Fixed‑Term)

About the role

The Clinical Quality Improvement and Accreditation Nurse/Midwife will support the Trust’s quality agenda across acute and community services. This 12‑month fixed‑term position offers a development opportunity for a Band 6 nurse or midwife to gain experience in quality improvement, accreditation and regulatory readiness.

Key responsibilities

• Support ward, department and community teams to achieve and sustain accreditation standards through on‑site engagement and evidence preparation.
• Contribute to the Trust’s Quality Friday programme, conduct walk‑abouts, and facilitate rapid improvement actions.
• Assist with Trust‑wide quality assurance activities, including audits, out‑of‑hours reviews and follow‑up of improvement plans.
• Prepare evidence for CQC inspections, conduct mock assessments and ensure teams understand regulatory standards.
• Enable quality improvement by supporting design, implementation and evaluation of initiatives using QI methodologies.
• Act as a visible quality resource, coaching staff, modelling compassionate leadership and fostering collaborative working.
• Collate, analyse and report quality data, identifying trends, risks and improvement opportunities for senior leadership.

Required profile

• Registered Nurse or Midwife, Band 6 level or equivalent.
• Willingness to work across two acute sites and community services, including some weekend and night shifts.
• Commitment to the Trust’s PROUD values and a culture of continuous learning.

Required skills

• Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies and accreditation processes.
• Experience with audit and regulatory readiness activities (e.g., CQC).
• Ability to prepare and present evidence for inspections and governance forums.

What we offer

• Opportunity to develop expertise in quality improvement and accreditation within a top‑performing NHS Trust.
• Exposure to both acute hospital and community‑based services.
• Supportive multidisciplinary team and professional development resources.