Role Summary
Do you have experience working in and are you passionate about improving patient safety and driving high‑quality care across clinical specialist services? We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Clinical Specialist Services team as the Assistant Safety and Quality Improvement Manager.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the delivery of safe, effective, and continuously improving services. Working closely with the Associate Director of Patient Care and the Safety and Quality Improvement Manager, you will help shape and embed best practice across a diverse portfolio of specialist clinical areas. The post holder can be based either at the RDE site or the NDDH site but will be required to work across the Care Group.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
In this role, you will:
- Support the coordination and delivery of safety and quality improvement initiatives across Clinical Specialist Services
- Assist with incident review processes, thematic analysis, and learning dissemination
- Contribute to the development of improvement plans and monitor progress against key quality metrics
- Work collaboratively with clinical teams, managers, and stakeholders to promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement
- Help prepare reports, briefings, and presentations for governance meetings and speciality services
This fixed‑term position offers a unique opportunity to gain experience in quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical governance within a supportive and forward‑thinking environment.
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has strong organisational and analytical skills
- Communicates clearly and confidently with a range of stakeholders
- Is proactive, curious, and committed to improving patient outcomes
- Can work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Brings enthusiasm for quality improvement methodologies and evidence‑based practice
Experience in healthcare quality, governance, or patient safety is desirable, but we welcome applicants with transferable skills and a passion for making a difference.
Why Join Us?
Clinical Specialist Services offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where your work will directly contribute to safer, higher‑quality care for patients. You’ll be supported to develop your skills, gain valuable experience, and be part of a team that values innovation, learning, and compassionate leadership.
Please note, due to the Bank Holiday weekend if you submit your application after Thursday 2nd April you will not be shortlisted until Tuesday 7th. No one will receive an invite to interview until this date due to the need for the shortlisting to be fully complete.
Interviews will be taking place on Wednesday 8th April in the morning via Teams. Apologies for the short turnaround. There will not be a presentation to prepare.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week
Interview Date: Wednesday 8th April 2026
Please note, this is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees, therefore Bank workers are currently not eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a fixed term contract until 31st of March 2027. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.
For further information please contact: Charlotte Overney, Associate Director of Patient Care - Clinical Specialist Services on c.overney@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
