Quality Improvement Lead - INTERNAL

Job description

NHS Scotland

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.

Note that this post is only open to internal staff of NHS Ayrshire & Arran.

Who We AreNHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

PositionAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quality Improvement Lead based at University Hospital Crosshouse . This post is offered on a secondment basis until 1st December 2026.

Hours36 hours per week.

From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full‐time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part‐time staff) without loss of earnings.

UK Driving LicenceA UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What You Will DoWe are seeking an enthusiastic, self‐motivated individual with specialist Quality Improvement (QI) expertise to support and lead improvement programmes across healthcare services, driving sustainable, meaningful change.

As a senior member of the Clinical and Care Governance Unit, you will:

Lead and manage the Acute Quality Improvement Team, ensuring effective use of resources

Work closely with senior management teams and senior clinical leaders

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams at ward and departmental level

Play a key role in shaping and delivering QI education across NHS Ayrshire & Arran

This is a unique opportunity to influence the development of quality improvement approaches that underpin the delivery of safe, effective and person‐centred care.

About YouWe are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

Strong communication and engagement skills, with the ability to work confidently with teams at all levels

The ability to work independently, using initiative to drive improvement

A recognised Quality Improvement qualification and/or significant experience in a QI related field

Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

If you are passionate about improving care, skilled in leading change, and eager to support teams in delivering high‐quality services, we would love to hear from you.

Knowledge, Training and/or Experience Required For This Post

Educated to Master's degree level or equivalent

Educated in quality improvement at postgraduate level

Demonstrable evidence of CPD

Proven record of leading quality improvement work

Evidence of demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to facilitate these in others

Evidence of developing innovative and creative solutions to achieve organisation objectives

Experience in managing large, complex projects and initiatives

Significant experience of working closely with NHS and other national quality bodies

Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills which will enable effective negotiation, influencing and involvement in clinical improvement

Highly developed written and verbal communication skills

Experience of using quality improvement methodology

Experience of managing programmes/projects

Change management experience

Computer literate with an advanced knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office Software packages including a knowledge of MS Publisher and MS Access

Excellent interpersonal skills including diplomacy and discretion

Excellent problem solving and analytical skills

Excellent written and verbal communications

Right to WorkYou must have the right to work in the UK or be eligible for sponsorship before applying. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is considered on a case‐by‐case basis following interview and pre‐employment checks.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Kilmarnock

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English