Quality Improvement Lead - INTERNAL

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.

PositionTitle: Quality Improvement Lead

Location: University Hospital Crosshouse

Contract: secondment until 1st December 2026

Hours: 36 hours per week

UK Driving Licence: essential for this role

What You Will Do

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

About You

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

Knowledge, Training and Experience Required for This Post

Educated to Master's degree level or equivalent

Educated in quality improvement at post‐graduate 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 advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office Software packages including MS Publisher and MS Access

Excellent interpersonal skills including diplomacy and discretion

Excellent problem‐solving and analytical skills

Excellent written and verbal communications

If you are interested in joining our team, please contact Claire Mavin, Head of Clinical and Care Governance: Claire.mavin2@aapct.scot.nhs.uk .

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Crosshouse

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

31-05-2026

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