NKIRUKA IHEKE
Liverpool,UK
Summary
Healthcare professional with 8+ years of experience a in quality assurance and regulatory compliance, including CQC, CI, SSSC, and MHRA. Demonstrated expertise in risk identification and mitigation, data analysis and quality reporting, and audit and inspection readiness. Proven track record in serious incident response (PSIRF, RCA), development of improvement plans, staff training and capability building. Adept at stakeholder collaboration with NHS, local authorities and regulators. Skilled in service transition and mobilisation as well as legislation review and policy implementation. Committed to driving continuous improvement within healthcare settings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Career break
Job searching
01.2025 - Current
- Engaged in active job search, seeking new opportunities for professional growth.
- Founded MentorTeens, an initiative designed to provide guidance, support and inspiration to teenagers as they navigate the various challenges and opportunities during formative years.
- Dedicated time to family responsibilities, focusing on childcare and household management. Developed strong organisational and time management skills.
- Completed short courses on patient safety investigations to expand knowledge.
Senior Research Nurse
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Warrington, Cheshire
04.2022 - 12.2024
- Led a quality improvement project to improve patient safety during vaccine trials conducted at the Halton Clinical Research Unit by reducing out of window illness visits by 30% improving real-time safety monitoring and protocol adherence.
- Collaborated with the Associate Director for research in a quality improvement project which enhanced patient experience by 25% while participating in clinical trials at the Halton Clinical Research Unit by digitizing the Research patient experience feedback form completion making it more accessible and quick to complete.
- Led and coordinated 13 complex research studies over 3 years ensuring patient safety and trial quality.
- Ensured that all clinical research activity is ICH GCP compliant and conducted in accordance with the agreed protocols.
- Collaborated with Principal investigators in the investigation of Serious adverse events and Serious safety incidents using PSIRF guidelines.
- Managed reporting of deviations, maintained accurate records and supported continuous improvement cycles.
- Developed Trustwide preceptorship training educating new staff on clinical trials.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams in coordinating patient care.
Gynaecology Staff Nurse
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust
Liverpool
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Planned the delivery of patient care and took responsibility for implementing and evaluating that care, using an appropriate nursing model.
- Supported safety audits and incident reporting on a high volume ward.
- Assisted in patient safety monitoring and quality improvement work.
- Led charge of the ward, delegated what staff to what duties and ensured the smooth running of the ward.
- Carried out nursing care to the highest possible standard according to Trust Policies and Practice and Clinical Guidelines.
- Maintained documentation quality and participated in action planning following complaints.
Gynaecology Staff Nurse
Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
10.2019 - 04.2021
- Assisted in patient safety monitoring by participating in safety huddles.
- Supported adherence to policies for medication administration and patient safety.
- Collaborated in the implementation of falls prevention strategies.
- Led charge of the ward, delegated what staff to what duties and ensured the smooth running of the ward.
- Carried out nursing care to the highest possible standard according to Trust Policies and Practice and Clinical Guidelines.
- Maintained regulatory and clinical documentation standards.
Registered Nurse Midwife
Faithcity Hospital
03.2017 - 10.2019
- Provided prenatal care by monitoring mother and baby health, identifying potential health concerns and providing advice to support mothers.
- Delivered maternal care and monitored at-risk patients using structured assessment tools.
- Advocated for mothers' rights and choices to make informed decisions about care by respecting human autonomy.
- Led staff in implementing safe delivery procedures and referral protocols.
- Assisted physicians with caesarean deliveries, contributing to safe outcomes for mother and baby.
- Reduced maternal and infant complications by providing appropriate prenatal care and education on healthy pregnancy practices.
Education
Msc - Patient Safety and Clinical Human Factors
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh 04.2025 - 08.2028
PGCert - Clinical Trials
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh 09.2020 - 08.2021
Bsc - Nursing Science
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Nigeria 09.2011 - 08.2016
Skills
- Quality assurance
- Regulatory compliance (CQC, CI, SSSC, MHRA)
- Risk identification and mitigation
- Data analysis and quality reporting
- Audit and inspection readiness
- Serious incident response (PSIRF, RCA)
- Development of improvement plans
- Staff training and capability building
- Stakeholder collaboration (NHS, Local authorities and regulators)
- Legislation review and policy implementation
- Effective communication with patients
- Evidence-Based practice application
- Clinical leadership
- Adaptability to change
- Critical evaluation
- Team Leadership
- Strategic planning
- Project Management
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Patient Safety Investigation Response Framework, 2024
- Systems Engineering Initiative for Patient Safety (SEIPS), 2025
- Level 3 Quality Improvement Practitioner, 2024
- Level 5 QCF Diploma in Adult Care, 2025
- Investigative interviewing Writing effective learning reports, 2024
- Demystifying Thematic Analysis, 2025
- Good Clinical Practice, 2023
- Registered Adult nurse, 2019
Professional Affiliations
Nursing and Midwifery Council
Royal College of Nursing
Timeline
Msc - Patient Safety and Clinical Human Factors
University of Edinburgh
04.2025 - 08.2028
Career break
Job searching
01.2025 - Current
Senior Research Nurse
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
04.2022 - 12.2024
Gynaecology Staff Nurse
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust
04.2021 - 04.2022
PGCert - Clinical Trials
University of Edinburgh
09.2020 - 08.2021
Gynaecology Staff Nurse
Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
10.2019 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse Midwife
Faithcity Hospital
03.2017 - 10.2019
Bsc - Nursing Science
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
09.2011 - 08.2016
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