Job summary
Getting it Right First Time (GIRFT) is a national clinical improvement programme, created and led by consultant orthopaedic surgeon Professor Tim Briggs, working with frontline clinicians to identify and reduce unwarranted variations in service delivery and clinical practice. There are over 40 surgical and medical specialities being reviewed as part of the programme. The aim is to improve the quality of surgical and medical care within the NHS through deeper insight of performance and outcomes, informed by data analysis across a range of metrics.
The national key objective is to improve outcomes for patients whilst facilitating savings. GIRFTs first priority is to improve the quality of outcomes for patients; savings come from making improvements, whether by reducing complications or increasing use of the most appropriate treatments. There savings can then be reinvested to further improve patient care.
This is of high priority for The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust as we roll out the Getting it Right First Time Standards across the target specialities. We are committed to using a standard approach internally to deliver the improvements in service and efficiency.
Main duties of the job
This key role will have strategic oversight for the Trusts GIRFT programme and further development of key improvement metrics in particular the GIRFT Outpatient & Recovery Transformation Programme.
This role is to act in an overarching capacity between all six clinical divisions to ensure the correct and standardised process is in place. This should include a review of all actions at specialty level including the sign off of key metrics, a detailed quarterly review at the GIRFT Oversight Group and Clinical Effectiveness Committee.
The role should support each specialty who undergo an annual in-depth review (through Support Days) to oversee a Trust wide process and a specialty and divisional governance process.
The successful applicant will act to ensure implementation of the process by the GIRFT Oversight Group and attending Support Days, Speciality & Divisional Governance where necessary in order to drive forward improvements.
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is a combined acute and community provider delivering a range of health care services to people in Rotherham and across South Yorkshire.
We are ambitious about our future and the part we will play in meeting the health and social care needs of the local community and the wider region. Our innovative and forward thinking approach means we are at the forefront of care delivery for people at home, in the community and in hospital.
At the heart of the Trust are more than 4,500 members of staff who are working out of the main Rotherham Hospital site and a number of community locations. A range of specialist services are delivered across the South Yorkshire region and nationally.
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from everyone. The Trust seeks to establish a workforce as diverse as the population it serves. We will consider applications to work flexibly. If you are disabled and require reasonable adjustments to the application process, please contact the Medical Recruitment Team to discuss.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The key responsibilities are:
1.Act as the lead medical specialist on GIRFT, advising key colleagues and networks on clinical quality improvement and priorities.
2.A high level of commitment to supporting staff to use GIRFT to inform improvements in patient care.
3.Provide strategic leadership for the Trusts GIRFT programme and further development of key improvement metrics in particular the GIRFT Outpatient & Recovery Transformation Programme
4.To deliver GIRFT actions plans with a target to be within the top quartile of Trusts undertaking the role.
5.The post holder must be able to provide details of progress and show timely completion of work streams, log improvements in quality and identify which achievements have demonstrated efficiencies.
6.Provide medical leadership and oversight of systems for disseminating lessons from GIRFT Support Days, Gateway Reviews and Model System Data. Ensuring the Trust has robust governance system in place so that learning is appropriately cascaded and shared.
7.Successful track record and a high level of ability to lead others, gain support and influence and persuade others and build relationships
8.Secure effective engagement with clinicians at all levels and encourage cross professional collaboration in relation to GIRFT
9.Participate in/attend/chair, some of the faculties that oversee GIRFT Programmes/projects, and/or attend relevant Trust committees, such as the Clinical Effectiveness Committee or the Trusts Quality Committee, as required.
10.Communicate complex and sensitive information concerning standards and improvement practice (including in highly charged situations).
11.Be committed to promoting equality and diversity.
12.Contribute to creating a work environment that is marked by pride, enthusiasm and collaboration
13.Provide clinical leadership for the GIRFT Programme and lead / participate in / attend networking and networking events.
14.The motivation to improve services using these measures.
15.The ability to support others in delivering this change
16.The ability to understand the issues surrounding GIRFT balancing the need to probe and challenge constructively
Job description
Job responsibilities
The key responsibilities are:
1.Act as the lead medical specialist on GIRFT, advising key colleagues and networks on clinical quality improvement and priorities.
2.A high level of commitment to supporting staff to use GIRFT to inform improvements in patient care.
3.Provide strategic leadership for the Trusts GIRFT programme and further development of key improvement metrics in particular the GIRFT Outpatient & Recovery Transformation Programme
4.To deliver GIRFT actions plans with a target to be within the top quartile of Trusts undertaking the role.
5.The post holder must be able to provide details of progress and show timely completion of work streams, log improvements in quality and identify which achievements have demonstrated efficiencies.
6.Provide medical leadership and oversight of systems for disseminating lessons from GIRFT Support Days, Gateway Reviews and Model System Data. Ensuring the Trust has robust governance system in place so that learning is appropriately cascaded and shared.
7.Successful track record and a high level of ability to lead others, gain support and influence and persuade others and build relationships
8.Secure effective engagement with clinicians at all levels and encourage cross professional collaboration in relation to GIRFT
9.Participate in/attend/chair, some of the faculties that oversee GIRFT Programmes/projects, and/or attend relevant Trust committees, such as the Clinical Effectiveness Committee or the Trusts Quality Committee, as required.
10.Communicate complex and sensitive information concerning standards and improvement practice (including in highly charged situations).
11.Be committed to promoting equality and diversity.
12.Contribute to creating a work environment that is marked by pride, enthusiasm and collaboration
13.Provide clinical leadership for the GIRFT Programme and lead / participate in / attend networking and networking events.
14.The motivation to improve services using these measures.
15.The ability to support others in delivering this change
16.The ability to understand the issues surrounding GIRFT balancing the need to probe and challenge constructively
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant management experience at a mid / senior level in a health care setting
- Able to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the audit process
- Experienced negotiator / facilitator with the ability to influence others
- Must be able to demonstrate experience of leading large scale complex change
Desirable
- Significant management experience at a senior level in public services
- Experience of delivering change and improvement in the NHS
- Experience of designing and implementing organisational improvement programmes including the development of measurement and evaluation plans
Communication and Teamwork
Essential
- Strong leadership and team working skills.
- High level of commitment to supporting staff to use GIRFT to inform improvement in patient care.
- Ability to interpret national policy changes relating to GIRFT
- Strong influencing, communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage emotionally challenging conversations with staff across the organisation and out with the organisation in relation to performance and quality of care.
- Ability to think and act strategically and assist in the development of an organisational strategy.
- Good understanding of data analysis methods and techniques including statistical process control
- Proven skills in compiling and presenting data analysis using a range of analytical presentation tools.
Desirable
- Excellent written and oral presentation and communication skills.
- Expert in a field of improvement with a clear grasp of concepts and their practical application in health and social care settings.
- Experience of managing relationships in NHS.
- Advanced data analysis skills.
- Understanding of project management skills and techniques.
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical practitioner registered and licensed to practise in the UK by the GMC
- Please confirm your GMC number
- Dental Practitioner registered with the GDC
- Please confirm your GDC number
- Practicing clinician
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant management experience at a mid / senior level in a health care setting
- Able to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the audit process
- Experienced negotiator / facilitator with the ability to influence others
- Must be able to demonstrate experience of leading large scale complex change
Desirable
- Significant management experience at a senior level in public services
- Experience of delivering change and improvement in the NHS
- Experience of designing and implementing organisational improvement programmes including the development of measurement and evaluation plans
Communication and Teamwork
Essential
- Strong leadership and team working skills.
- High level of commitment to supporting staff to use GIRFT to inform improvement in patient care.
- Ability to interpret national policy changes relating to GIRFT
- Strong influencing, communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage emotionally challenging conversations with staff across the organisation and out with the organisation in relation to performance and quality of care.
- Ability to think and act strategically and assist in the development of an organisational strategy.
- Good understanding of data analysis methods and techniques including statistical process control
- Proven skills in compiling and presenting data analysis using a range of analytical presentation tools.
Desirable
- Excellent written and oral presentation and communication skills.
- Expert in a field of improvement with a clear grasp of concepts and their practical application in health and social care settings.
- Experience of managing relationships in NHS.
- Advanced data analysis skills.
- Understanding of project management skills and techniques.
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical practitioner registered and licensed to practise in the UK by the GMC
- Please confirm your GMC number
- Dental Practitioner registered with the GDC
- Please confirm your GDC number
- Practicing clinician
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
