This new role will act as deputy to the Director of Quality and Improvement and will include oversight of the delivery of the Quality Directorate strategic plans whilst driving improvements in patient safety and regulatory compliance.
To succeed in this role, you are likely to have extensive leadership experience in healthcare, a sound understanding of NHS governance including PSIRF with a penchant for building relationships, taking ownership and a track record of delivery across a diverse portfolio. The role will include opportunities to test out improvement methodologies, the ability to work flexibly across our five thousand miles and to work with great people committed to our common purpose of helping people when they need us most.
The recruitment process will have two stages which shortlisted candidates will need to attend, we are planning to hold the assessment centres on 27th July 2026 and Professional Discussions on 28th July 2026, these date may be subject to change but we will keep shortlisted candidates updated.
For further information please contact Kathryn Butler by email
[email protected]
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24 hour, 365 days a year accident and emergency services to those in need of emergency medical treatment and transport.
Our highly skilled staff provide life-saving care to patients in the community and take people to hospital or a place of care if needed.
We also provide non-emergency patient transport services for those patients who require non-emergency transport to and from hospital and who are unable to travel unaided because of their medical condition or clinical need.
Alongside the other emergency services, we also work to ensure the safety of the public and treatment of patients in the event of a major incident.
We also deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West. NHS 111 replaced NHS Direct in 2013. This service was introduced to make it easier for people to access local NHS healthcare services in England. It provides non-emergency medical help fast, and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Visa sponsorship is not possible for this role for either candidates or existing employees. This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for Skilled Worker/ Health and Care Worker visas as set out at gov.uk. Graduate visa holders should have no expectation of long-term employment through sponsorship. Additionally, your visa conditions and validity period must allow you to work in the role question and for a suitable period to allow training and execution without requiring sponsorship.
Please ensure that you have read and understood the job description and person specification before applying.
