National Clinical Quality Lead
About The Position
Newmedica, part of the Specsavers group, is a leading provider of NHS ophthalmology services in England. They deliver outpatient appointments, diagnostic testing, and eye surgery. The company has been certified as a Great Place to Work for three consecutive years and was listed among the UK's top 30 Best Workplaces™ for 2026. Their purpose is to change lives through better sight and eye health, with a vision to end avoidable sight loss in every community. They operate with values of Commercial, Courageous, Compassionate, Collaborative, and Curious. The role of National Clinical Quality Lead is within the Quality and Patient Safety team. This is a remote position requiring regular national travel (2 days per week) to Ophthalmology Joint Ventures (OJVs). The ideal candidate will be based in the Midlands area. The role reports to the Head of Clinical Quality & Patient Safety (Operational) and is responsible for providing leadership in clinical governance, quality improvement, and professional governance. The goal is to ensure services deliver safe, effective, and high-quality care, supporting continuous improvement and maintaining high clinical standards. The role involves collaboration with Operational Directors, Clinical Partners, and service teams, utilizing clinical insight, data, and evidence-based practice to identify improvement opportunities, strengthen governance, and drive positive patient outcomes. Additionally, the role provides professional leadership for Nursing and ODP practice, focusing on building capability and supporting the development of the clinical workforce.
Requirements
- NMC registered Nurse.
- Strong background in clinical governance, quality improvement, and professional practice.
- Experience using data, audit, and clinical insight to improve patient outcomes.
- Credible and authentic clinical leader.
- Thrives in complex healthcare environments.
- Combines strategic thinking with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to build trusted relationships and influence effectively at all levels.
- Excellent communicator and natural collaborator.
- Confident leading change, balancing competing priorities, and working with colleagues across the organisation to deliver meaningful improvements in quality, safety, and patient care.
- Right to work in the UK.
Nice To Haves
- Experience within ophthalmology or a surgical specialty would be advantageous.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert advice and support on clinical governance, quality, and patient safety.
- Help services embed best practice and maintain robust governance arrangements.
- Lead quality improvement initiatives.
- Review performance and outcome data.
- Support investigations and ensure learning is shared across the organisation.
- Provide professional leadership for Nursing and ODP teams.
- Support workforce development, professional standards, supervision, CPD, and revalidation.
- Build strong relationships across the business.
- Influence and support colleagues to deliver the best possible care for patients.
Benefits
- Up to £65,000 depending upon experience
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus 1 day birthday leave
- On target bonus of 17%
- Car allowance
- Group profit share scheme
- A company pension scheme
- Private health and dental care
- Free eye tests
- Discounted or free glasses
- A free 24/7 well-being/counselling/advice service
- A retail/technology discount scheme
- An environment where learning and development is supported through a range of various learning tools and courses.
- Company pays for Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
