NHS Jobs
Quality Lead Nurse
Preston PR2 9WT
Key information
- Pay
- Negotiable
- Hours
- Full-time
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted date
- 2 Sep 2026
- Closing date
- 16 Sep 2026
About this role
Location & Travel These are regional positions with regular travel across the region. Candidates should be comfortable travelling and working autonomously across multiple locations. About You We are looking for an experienced registered nurse who can influence at all levels and is passionate about improving patient outcomes through effective governance and quality improvement.
You will have
Current NMC registration. Degree-level education. Post-registration education in patient safety is preferred PSIRF systems training. Significant experience of patient safety investigations, learning responses and quality improvement. Excellent knowledge of PSIRF, PSIRP, CQC regulations, Duty of Candour and healthcare governance frameworks. Experience of leading teams and supporting service improvement across multiple sites or services. Strong communication, analytical and report-writing skills. The ability to build credibility and influence both clinical and operational stakeholders. Why Join CHEC? Influence patient safety and quality at a regional level. Work with experienced clinical and operational leaders. Contribute to transformational improvement programmes. Develop your leadership career within a growing healthcare organisation. Make a genuine difference to patient outcomes and experience every day. 25 days holidays plus bank holidays Buy and sell annual leave scheme Refer a friend scheme Company pension Company sick pay scheme Life assurance scheme Bluelight Card- 100s of discount and cashback options Performance review with a training and development plan Employee discounts portal Gym membership discounts Cycle to work scheme Tech scheme MediCash - Health cash plan