Job summary
Are you an experienced senior nursing leader with a passion for delivering outstanding quality, safety and patient experience? We are seeking an exceptional Assistant Director of Nursing, Quality & Safety. Reporting to the Director of Midwifery, Women and Family Health, Deputy Executive Director of Nursing (Quality & Safety), you will provide strategic and operational leadership across the Quality & Safety portfolio, including patient safety, patient experience, concerns, redress, claims and bereavement services.
The successful candidate will lead quality improvement programmes, support regulatory inspections, oversee governance arrangements, and ensure learning from incidents, complaints and feedback is embedded across the organisation. You will work collaboratively with executive colleagues, clinicians and partners to drive continuous improvement and deliver the highest standards of safe, person-centred care.
You will demonstrate strong strategic leadership, excellent communication skills and a proven track record of leading organisational change in complex healthcare environments.
This is an exciting opportunity to influence quality and safety at a Health Board-wide level, contribute to strategic planning. If you are committed to excellence, innovation and improving outcomes for patients, families and communities, we would welcome your application.
Main duties of the job
This role supports the Director of Midwifery, Women and Family Health and the Deputy Executive Director of Nursing Quality and Safety in delivering the Health Board's Quality and Safety priorities. The post holder provides strategic leadership across the Quality and Safety portfolio, including People's Experience, Bereavement Services, Concerns, Redress and Claims, ensuring the effective delivery, monitoring and continuous improvement of patient safety initiatives. They also provide specialist advice and guidance on complex Quality and Safety matters within established frameworks and governance arrangements. In addition, the post holder participates in the Health Board's Gold on-call rota as a member of the senior leadership team, contributing to the management of operational and organisational issues as required.
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description attached to this vacancy which sets out the main responsibilities of this role.
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you dont speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, dont worry: the health board will support you with training.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Registered NMC/AHP professional with master's level education or equivalent senior leadership experience
- Extensive strategic experience within Quality & Safety, including patient experience and engagement frameworks
- Strong knowledge and application of nationally reportable incident frameworks and serious incident review processes
- Proven leadership experience in managing and delivering services within complex healthcare environments
- Extensive system-wide understanding of clinical operations across Primary and Secondary Care
- Advanced knowledge of Quality and Safety legislation, research, and evidence-based practice
- Strong awareness of national policy, regulatory bodies, and initiatives (e.g. HIW, HSE, WRP)
- Senior-level NHS clinical experience
- Proven expertise in developing and leading governance frameworks to drive quality, safety, and service improvement
Desirable
- Demonstrates practical experience and/or formal qualification in Quality Improvement methodologies
- Sound understanding of the strategic landscape and key challenges shaping the NHS
- Up-to-date knowledge of emerging Quality Improvement approaches and best practice
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience working across diverse clinical settings, with significant leadership of Patient Safety and Risk Management functions within the NHS
- Proven expertise in leading incident investigations and embedding learning to improve patient safety outcomes
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement Health Board-wide policies and large-scale organisational change programmes
- In-depth knowledge of Patient Safety principles, including governance, improvement methodologies, and system-based approaches
- Experience in managing risk management systems (e.g. Datix) to support organisational assurance and decision-making
- Strong track record of co-design and collaborative working with patients, services, and stakeholders to enhance quality of care
- Effective leadership in financial oversight, performance management, and people management within complex healthcare environments
Desirable
- Previous experience in developing and implementing a Risk Management strategy
- Experience in Project/Change Management in a healthcare environment and driving improvement for the safety of patients
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Analyse and interpret complex clinical and performance data, applying specialist quality and patient safety expertise to inform sound decision-making and recommendations
- Advanced organisational and programme management skills, with a proven ability to manage competing priorities, deliver strategic objectives, and meet demanding deadlines
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, capable of presenting complex information clearly and producing high-quality reports for senior leaders and external stakeholders
- Demonstrates strong, values-based leadership, with the ability to motivate, influence and support teams through change using emotional intelligence and clear strategic direction
- Resilient and self-directed, with the ability to work independently, use initiative, and perform effectively under pressure in complex environments
- Comprehensive knowledge of healthcare systems, clinical practice, risk management, and regulatory frameworks within health and social care
- Digitally proficient, with the ability to utilise information systems effectively and support learning and development across teams
Desirable
- Ability to drive cultural change, promoting openness, transparency, and a just culture within organisations
- Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation, with the ability to embed a culture of learning and improvement
- Strategic leadership capability, with the ability to shape and influence organisational direction for quality and safety across complex systems
- Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel within the role as required
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Powys Teaching Health Board
Address
Bronllys Hospital
Bronllys
LD3 0LU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Assistant Director of Nursing, Quality and Safety employer: Powys Teaching Health Board
Powys Teaching Health Board is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being of its staff and the communities they serve. With a strong commitment to professional development, employees benefit from comprehensive training support, particularly for Welsh speakers, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture. Working in the beautiful region of Powys, practitioners have the unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's lives while enjoying a supportive environment that values their contributions.
Contact Details:
Powys Teaching Health Board Recruitment Team
