Quality Governance Manager, surgery and specialties division Barnet, England
Job description
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for:
Supporting the Head of Quality Governance in developing, implementing and monitoring an effective and compliant system of working to ensure robust divisional governance which is in line with national best practice and aligns across divisions
Managing the governance staff in dealing with all activities relating to patient safety, risk, compliance and audit and act as the lead and central point of contact for divisional governance activities
Acting as a self- regulating practitioner who horizon scans to ensure the divisional governance activities remain in line with current best practice
Support and develop a culture of informed questioning, challenge, trend analysis triangulation to ensure lessons are learned and the division changes practice in a way which has a positive effect on patient, outcomes, patient experience and supports the trust ambition to reach zero avoidable harm.
The post holder will work closely with the quality governance, operational and corporate management teams and staff at all levels in the organisation.
Working for our organisation
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential criteria
Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education
Essential criteria
Undergraduate Degree/equivalent professional qualification or equivalent experience
Masters level qualification or equivalent experience
Evidence of further professional and personal development
Desirable criteria
Governance or risk management qualification, or equivalent experience
Clinical qualification
Quality Improvement Qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
Ability to define, retrieve, collate and analyse statistical and qualitative information
Experience of effective working within a team and alone with minimal supervision
Knowledge of the components of governance, risk management and assurance function; current NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to measuring and improving the quality and safety of patient care
Demonstrates commitment to improving the quality of patient care & working with patients / services / stakeholders in order to do so
Experience in setting objectives and performance management and holding people to account
Demonstrable experience in incident management in a healthcare environment
Knowledge of the components of governance, risk management and assurance function; current NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to measuring and improving the quality and safety of patient care
Desirable criteria
Experience of investigating serious healthcare incidents
Skills and aptitudes
Essential criteria
Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a range of professionals at all levels confidently
Ability to make decisions and solve complex problems
Advanced planning and organisational skills
Excellent leadership, Influencing and motivational skills
Excellent verbal & written communication skills
Proficient in the use of MS Office applications: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Access, Explorer, Powerpoint and Excel
Knowledge and understanding of professional standards and requirements
The ability to maintain and respect confidentiality - Information Governance, Issues of confidentiality (Data Protection, Freedom of Information Act, Caldicott)
Commitment to continuous improvement activities & positive attitude toward change
Desirable criteria
Able to negotiate and influence at an organisational level and externally with a range of stakeholders
Excellent communication skills at all levels, confident when speaking in public and at large meetings
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
Occasional flexibility to work outside of normal office hours (eg. to attend meetings with divisional representatives)
Methodical & systematic approach to work, involving close attention to detail with resilience and ability to get the job done
Self-motivated completer / finisher able to organise & prioritise work using own initiative & working to tight deadlines
Kind and compassionate
Maintaining a professional appearance
Experience
Essential criteria
Demonstrable experience in incident management in a healthcare environment
Desirable criteria
Experience of investigating serious healthcare incidents
Covid-19 Vaccination
Getting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID-19.
We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible.
AT* - Apprenticeship Training . Where AT* is entered next to the job title indicates that this vacancy is for an apprenticeship role.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers. Therefore we require you to complete your stat and Man e-learning modules prior to joining our organisation.
If you are an EU/EEA citizen who does not have EU Settlement or Pre-Settled status, you will require a visa to work in the UK. Please Note: We are unable to sponsor Band 2 to 4 as the salary does not meet the UKVI Points Based system threshold.
If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system
If you are offered a role with one of the NLPSS partner trusts, as part of pre-employment checks your identity and right to work documentation will be verified remotely (in most circumstances), using a certified identity verification service provider TrustID. You will be asked to capture an image of the relevant documents as well as a “selfie” using your smartphone/tablet (if available) for facial matching. TrustID will also perform a digital address check using Trunarrative and Equifax, which is a soft check and does not leave a footprint on your credit rating. For more information, visit www.trustid.co.uk
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The Trust will request a DBS (CRB) if post involves regulated activities. The Trust is compliant with the Disclosure and Barring Service Codes of practice and the Rehabilitation of offenders act.
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Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.
Please note:
Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.
Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.
