Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Quality Improvement and Accreditation Nurse-Midwife
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Clinical Quality Improvement and Accreditation Nurse/Midwife (Band 6, 12-month fixed-term)
About the Role
The Clinical Quality Improvement and Accreditation Nurse/Midwife will play a pivotal role in delivering the Trust’s quality agenda, working closely with the Corporate Nursing Quality Team. This development opportunity is ideal for a Band 6 nurse or midwife seeking to build expertise in quality improvement, accreditation, and regulatory compliance, while contributing to critical Trust-wide priorities.
Key focus areas include:
- Ward & Department Accreditation Programme
- Quality Friday engagement and rapid improvement actions
- Quality assurance activity, including audits, out-of-hours reviews, and CQC readiness
- Supporting clinical teams across both acute sites and community-based services to embed high-quality, safe, and patient-centred care
The role also aligns with the Trust’s PROUD values—Professionalism, Respect, Organisational Values, Understanding, and Determination—by fostering a culture of continuous learning and compassionate leadership.
⚠️ Note: Shifts may include weekends and nights at multiple sites.
Key Responsibilities
1. Accreditation & Departmental Support
- Work with wards, departments, and community teams to:
- Achieve and sustain accreditation standards through evidence-based engagement.
- Assist in peer reviews and action planning to drive continual improvement.
- Provide visible, professional support during site visits and audits.
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2. Quality Friday & Rapid Improvement
- Contribute to planning and delivering the Trust’s Quality Friday programme, including:
- Conducting walkabouts to engage with staff and patients.
- Facilitating rapid improvement cycles with clear feedback.
- Ensuring rapid engagement and action on emerging quality themes.
3. Assurance & Compliance
- Assist in Trust-wide quality assurance, covering:
- Audit participation, out-of-hours compliance reviews, and follow-ups.
- Support teams to address risks, incidents, and incidents, ensuring swift response.
- Prepare and provide evidence for regulatory inspections (CQC), including mock assessments.
4. Quality Improvement (QI) & Regulatory Readiness
- Enable systemic improvement by helping teams:
- Design, implement, and evaluate QI projects.
- Understand and apply CQC standards, risk management protocols, and governance processes.
- Promote learning from incidents, complaints, and feedback to enhance safety.
5. Coaching & Leadership
- Act as a visible quality resource, providing:
- Mentorship and coaching sessions to staff.
- Modelling compassionate leadership and fostering collaboration.
- Support senior nursing leadership by:
- Analyzing quality data for trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Preparing reports for governance forums (e.g., safety committees).
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About the Organisation
Our Trust is recognised as one of England’s top-performing and safest Trusts, delivering holistic care across Chelsea & Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, alongside specialist community clinics. With nearly 7,500 staff, we serve a population of 1.5 million in North West London, offering services in maternity, A&E, children’s care, HIV, and sexual health.
Notable achievements:
- Good ratings across CQC categories (safety, effectiveness, care, responsiveness).
- Outstanding recognition in leadership and resource efficiency.
- Ongoing investment, including a £30m critical care expansion and an £80m Ambulation Diagnostic Centre.
We are committed to:
- Sustainability (Green Plan): Achieve net zero carbon by 2045.
- Equality & Diversity: Actively welcome applicants from global majority, veterans, and underrepresented communities.
HR & Next Steps
- Selection process: Await 3 weeks post-application for feedback.
- Probation: Standard 6-month probe applies.
- Contact details:
- Informal inquiries: Jo Tillman, Deputy Director of Nursing: jo.tillman@nhs.net, 0000000000
- Nursing leadership: Lee Watson, Hospital Director of Nursing: lee.watson9@nhs.net
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