risk manager Reading, England
Job description
Circle Reading Hospital is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.
Circle Health Group are proud to be recognised as one of the UK’s 25 best big companies to work for and one of the 10 best companies to work for in the health and social care sector.
We have an opportunity for a Quality and Risk Manager to join their team of staff in the Quality Assurance department.
This is a Full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern. Business hours may require some out of hours working and on-call for Hospital management
Applicants should meet the following criteria:
- Qualifications in a Health-related discipline
- Maths, English GCSE at grades A to C or equivalent functional skills level 2 evidence.
- Proficient in the use of a PC, including the use of software and systems and intermediate computer literacy in Microsoft Office programs.
- Demonstrated knowledge of continuous improvement concepts and applications.
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, schedules, set goals/objectives.
- Demonstrated high level of interpersonal and communication skills including excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to operate in an environment of change.
- Minimum 5 years experience in a senior role within governance
Duties of this role include:
- To enhance and strengthen the organisation wide quality improvement program in line with the Circle Health Group corporate vision, governance framework and operational plan and to ensure the hospital is well prepared to meet external regulatory inspection requirements
- Working closely with the hospital senior management team to co-ordinate and provide leadership for the operational management of quality assurance and patient safety with the aim of ensuring the provision of high quality safe care
- Champion and raise awareness of the benefits of effective governance and implement strategies to increase the knowledge of hospital staff of quality processes and regulatory requirements
- Co-ordinate and further develop the hospital’s clinical governance activities, policies and systems.
- To lead and support the hospital to achieve a good or higher rating for CQC/HIS/HIW regulatory inspections
Salary & Benefits
Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:
- 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
- Private Pension Scheme
- Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
- Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
- Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
- Non-contributory life insurance
- Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
- Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
- Employee recognition programmes
- Industry leading training and development opportunities
…and much more!
Circle Reading Hospital are hosting a Recruitment Morning for clinical & non-clinical staff who are interested in the exciting opportunities available and would like to learn more about the career development pathways we can offer.
Saturday 15th July from 9:30am to 1:30pm
There will be guided tours on the day, opportunities to informally meet our Senior Management Team and Heads of Departments and refreshments will be provided.
For more information and to secure your spot, sign up here – Circle Reading Hospital Recruitment morning Tickets, Sat 15 Jul 2023 at 09:30 | Eventbrite
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To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy”
