Sue Ryder

Quality & Clinical Governance Lead

The closing date is 21 May 2025

Job summary

Quality and Clinical Governance Lead

Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice

Grove Rd, Headingley, Leeds LS6 2AE

37.5 Hours per week

£44,465 - £50,096 per annum

Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need.

There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone.

We are there when it matters.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for driving a culture of quality improvement across the Hospice teams.

You will provide clinical leadership to ensure the clinical teams meet relevant care, environments and health and safety standards.

You will report into the Head of clinical services and deputise for them in their absence.

For more information, please see the attached JD.

About us

Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice is in the heart of Headingley, Leeds.

We provide expert palliative care at a time when people need this the most.

We support you when you are living with a life-limiting condition, and also help your loved ones and family.

We support people aged 18 and over who are living with life-limiting conditions such as cancer, heart failure and lung disease by combining specialist medical care for managing pain and other symptoms with other emotional, practical and spiritual support.

We are able to provide care in our inpatient unit and our CNS team are on hand to visit people and provide care for people in their own home.

Enhanced pay for unsociable hours

Company pension scheme

Continuation of NHS pension (T&Cs apply)

27 days holiday - rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays

NHS annual leave honoured (T&Cs apply)

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Enhanced sick pay

Employee Networks LGBTQ+, Ethnic Diversity and Equality, People with Disabilities, and Women and Non Binary Individuals

Staff discount of 10% on new goods online at shop.sueryder.org

Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities.

Details

Date posted

07 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£44,465 to £50,096 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0475-25-0026

Job locations

Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice

Wood Lane

Headingley

Leeds

LS62AE


Job description

Job responsibilities

This role is responsible for ensuring that the services commit to a Quality Improvement Culture and adhere to statutory regulations incorporating best practice and national guidelines and for producing regular reports for the service, which demonstrates service quality, clinical outcomes, measures and statutory compliance.

To develop and strengthen our management approach and understanding of the importance of governance and compliance in all aspects of delivering outstanding care.

To be the driving force with the responsibility for the development, maintenance and communication of the governance and compliance policies, supporting departmental implementation and continuing compliance.

Advise, maintain and develop the services compliance with CQC regulations regarding legislation and best practice. To actively lead and engage with patients and other service users to monitor outcomes and service satisfaction.

For further information and to arrange an informal conversation please contact Vicky Hogg (Head of Clinical Services) - victoria.hogg@sueryder.org

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role is responsible for ensuring that the services commit to a Quality Improvement Culture and adhere to statutory regulations incorporating best practice and national guidelines and for producing regular reports for the service, which demonstrates service quality, clinical outcomes, measures and statutory compliance.

To develop and strengthen our management approach and understanding of the importance of governance and compliance in all aspects of delivering outstanding care.

To be the driving force with the responsibility for the development, maintenance and communication of the governance and compliance policies, supporting departmental implementation and continuing compliance.

Advise, maintain and develop the services compliance with CQC regulations regarding legislation and best practice. To actively lead and engage with patients and other service users to monitor outcomes and service satisfaction.

For further information and to arrange an informal conversation please contact Vicky Hogg (Head of Clinical Services) - victoria.hogg@sueryder.org

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Essential
  • Registered clinical practitioner (NMC/HCPC registered)
  • Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area supported by professional development

Desirable

  • Clinical or risk management qualification
  • Professional qualifications in quality, project management or governance
  • Postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience of working at a senior level in a specialist area
  • Experience in quality governance to include clinical audit/risk and clinical incident management process and practice
  • Experience in speciality within a palliative care setting
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Essential
  • Registered clinical practitioner (NMC/HCPC registered)
  • Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area supported by professional development

Desirable

  • Clinical or risk management qualification
  • Professional qualifications in quality, project management or governance
  • Postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience of working at a senior level in a specialist area
  • Experience in quality governance to include clinical audit/risk and clinical incident management process and practice
  • Experience in speciality within a palliative care setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Sue Ryder

Address

Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice

Wood Lane

Headingley

Leeds

LS62AE


Employer's website

https://www.sueryder.org (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sue Ryder

Address

Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice

Wood Lane

Headingley

Leeds

LS62AE


Employer's website

https://www.sueryder.org (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter

Joe Machell

joseph.machell@sueryder.org

Details

Date posted

07 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£44,465 to £50,096 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0475-25-0026

Job locations

Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice

Wood Lane

Headingley

Leeds

LS62AE


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