Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - Friends Stroke Unit

Job overview

The aim of this role is to support the provision of high quality patient care through audit, quality improvement activity and sharing learning. As part of the Maternity Quality Team, the post
holder will support the Head of Quality Assurance and Governance
with key governance requirements such as CQC and CNST. The post holder will act as the key driver supporting day-to-day quality improvement initiatives including the implementation
of national strategic drivers, audit, learning from staff and patient feedback and support with ensuring guidelines are in date. The role will work with members of the wider team to create
and promote a positive learning environment where changes are established and embedded to improve patient safety, experience and outcomes. They will ensure that all cases relating to PMRT are submitted on time and will liaise with the MDT and families to ensure that compassionate engagement is maintained

Main duties of the job

• To act as the lead in relation to PMRT data recording and compassionate engagement with families and the MDT .Coordinate all clinical audit activity within maternity including maintaining a database of such activity; work with designated clinical leads to ensure audit plan is managed and meets agreed deadlines.
• To lead and coordinate the recommendations and action plans of all clinical audits to provide assurance that the maternity services are achieving and working towards continual
  improvements in clinical practice.
• To actively support the Guideline Committee and assist with making sure Women’s Health Guidelines are in date.
• To maintain electronic information systems to store and archive all clinical audits in maternity.
• To monitor and communicate outcomes of audits with the Patient Outcomes Team.
• To liaise with the Patient Outcomes Team in relation to Local Clinical Guidelines, and undergo training in the use of SharePoint.
• To identify and priorities local requirements for quality improvement through liaison with the multidisciplinary team.
• To provide leadership, QI and audit management specialist advice and support to staff and students within midwifery and obstetrics.

Working for our organisation

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. In June 2026, we launched our new strategy for 2026-31. Our vision is to transform healthcare, and we have agreed six strategic ambitions to help us improve care for patients, and the working lives of our staff.

Our six strategic ambitions are delivering high-quality patient care ; creating a great place to work ; leading pioneering research, innovation and education ; building strong and successful partnerships ; providing timely and efficient care ; and ensuring long-term financial sustainability .

We have also agreed four new organisational values – Caring, Collaborative, Inclusive, Innovative – and these underpin everything we do, and how our teams interact with the patients under our care.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To act as the lead in relation to PMRT data recording and compassionate engagement with families and the MDT .Coordinate all clinical audit activity within maternity including maintaining a database of such activity; work with designated clinical leads to ensure audit plan is managed and meets agreed deadlines.
• To lead and coordinate the recommendations and action plans of all clinical audits to provide assurance that the maternity services are achieving and working towards continual
  improvements in clinical practice.
• To actively support the Guideline Committee and assist with making sure Women’s Health Guidelines are in date.
• To maintain electronic information systems to store and archive all clinical audits in maternity.
• To monitor and communicate outcomes of audits with the Patient Outcomes Team.
• To liaise with the Patient Outcomes Team in relation to Local Clinical Guidelines, and
  undergo training in the use of SharePoint.

Person specification

BSc in Midwifery

Essential criteria

• Registered Midwife with significant experience to include relevant clinical practice
• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
• Sound knowledge of research, evidence-based practice and clinical audit methods
• Experience of collaborating with clinicians and securing engagement
• Proficient in the use of IT, e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Experience in PSIRF process
• Proficient in the use of IT, e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Desirable criteria

• Master’s Degree or demonstrable ability to work at Masters level

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• All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
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