Job summary
- Main area
- Gynaecology
- Grade
- Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 279-7049512-MAR25
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Richard's Hospital
- Town
- Chichester
- Salary
- £53,755 - £60,504 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/03/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Gynaecology and Sexual Health Directorate Quality and Safety Manager
Band 8a
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
As the Gynaecology and Sexual Health Quality and Safety Manager Leading you will establish a high profile for quality governance within the Trust and collaborate within the clinical operating model to share good practice. Actively contribute to help communicate Trust-wide lessons learnt and celebrate success.
Main duties of the job
Working independently; acting as lead advisor to clinicians regarding clinical governance methods, tools, data collection, data analysis and interpretation, report writing, presentations and the facilitation of action planning and policy implementation.
Ensure that the Trust Board and relevant committees are provided with up to date, accurate information.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Develop a high standard of governance, quality improvement and risk reports in line with Trust requirements. Identifying local and divisional trends by analysing aggregated data and triangulating information to give a holistic picture of quality within the division and to support the identification of risks and quality improvement opportunities.
Analyse evidence from a variety of sources to ensure it supports regulatory and statutory requirements, escalating risk and non-compliance where necessary.
Person specification
Demonstrates meets role requirements
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse
- Knowledge of Datix/StEIS electronic reporting systems
- Demonstrates IT skills in application and use of Microsoft programmes
- A good knowledge of the principles of risk and patient safety management and how to apply them in practice.
Desirable criteria
- Min 5 years experience as a registered nurse
- Investigation Training (HSIB Silver) or previous investigation experience
- Experience of managing feedback and complaints
- Previous experience in developing and implementing safety and quality improvement projects
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jan Birrell
- Job title
- Head of Nursing Gynaecology and Sexual Health
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07976451631
- Additional information
Stephanie White
Head of Quality and Safety
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