Quality Nursing Specialist (Nurse Qualified) VA010207

About the Role

Are you a Senior Nurse looking to elevate your career and embark on a regional role supporting our Care Homes and Nursing Teams to deliver a great quality of life to the people living with us?

If so, we may have the perfect role for you as a new and exciting vacancy has arisen for a dynamic Quality Nurse Specialist to join the Regional team at MMCG.

Please note this is a regional role and the successful candidate will support specific services in a designated area around the North East & Yorkshire region and therefore its essential that you have a UK Driving Licence. Due to locality there may also be the need for overnight stays.

The main function of the role is to be deployed into a service which requires Nursing support to achieve quality focused outcomes. Such as coaching staff on Clinical practice, medicine management, writing and evaluating person centred care plans, supporting in management of individual nursing needs.  

About You:

• Senior Nurse/Unit Manager/Clinical Lead, Registered with NMC with no restrictions on practice
• Must be RGN qualified
• Experience of working in a Care Home setting is essential
• A practical, 'hands on' approach – working on the floor guiding, coaching, and training staff
• Sound knowledge of regulatory standards, statutory requirements in a care home setting and of improvement methods with the ability to guide, coach and practically empower services to implement change.
• Experience of conducting checks of medications, care plan completion & staff observation – adopting the principle of showing the person, watching the person complete and providing feedback

Skills Required:

• Experienced in supporting/ developing clinical teams
• Strong organisational skills
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience of developing links with healthcare professionals and external organisations
• An ability to work flexibly to the needs of the service and organisation.

Alongside a competitive salary of £55,000 and a Car Allowance of £4000, we are pleased to offer the following industry leading benefits:

• Simply Health – company funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical and dental costs 24/7 virtual GP access plus more for you and up to 4 children*
• Early Pay – Access to earned pay prior to payday
• Benefits platform – discounts across multiple retailers, leisure providers, hospitality etc.
• Pension Scheme with Royal London
• Personal car leases via salary sacrifice**
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Holiday Flex – purchase additional holiday**
• Flexible working patterns
• Cycle to work scheme**
• Service recognition
• Training support and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing support
• Discounted gym membership

*Benefits require completion of a 12-week probationary period before they can be accessed.

**Benefit subject to deduction not taking colleague National Living Wage

Our commitment to ED&I

We believe in fostering an environment that celebrates diversity, values, inclusivity, and equity, where everyone’s unique perspective is respected and appreciated. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all, irrespective of age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or background.

Next steps

Ready to embark on a truly fulfilling career or to re-discover your passion? Apply today and become an essential part of our team, creating happier futures together for you and those in our care.