Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented individual to join the Governance Team at UHS as a Risk and Patient Safety Co-ordinator. To be successful you will be both knowledgeable and highly experienced in delivering excellence in healthcare, passionate about driving the governance agenda forward to promote safe care, positive patient experiences, and effective risk management. Applications are welcomed from both clinical and non-clinical professionals although experience in a healthcare environment or a governance role is highly advantageous.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
Specific to this role is the suitability for agile working which is a mixture of on-site and remote working
Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service.
UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO
As part of the governance team, the role will be integral to shaping the care our patients receive and ensuring that it is safe and effective. The role is fast paced, and tasks can vary day to day. These may include:
Investigating incidents and complaints to identify what happened and what we can learn and developing recommendations and action plans to address any issues identified. Undertaking risk assessments to identify what mitigations we can put into place to minimise and prevent risks from materialising. Ensuring that we are compliant with trust and national policies, guidance and alerts, as well as regulatory requirements such as those set out by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Supporting the division and directorates to undertake and learn from audits and outcomes.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
To be successful in these posts you will:
Have a strong understanding of clinical governance and risk management Have experience of implementing change in a clinical environment Be self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team Be able to think independently and critically with excellent analytical skills Be passionate about delivering first class care to our patients Have solid interpersonal skills and be able to develop and maintain strong relationships with a range of individuals of varying professions and grades
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO
As part of the governance team, the role will be integral to shaping the care our patients receive and ensuring that it is safe and effective. The role is fast paced, and tasks can vary day to day. These may include:
Investigating incidents and complaints to identify what happened and what we can learn and developing recommendations and action plans to address any issues identified. Undertaking risk assessments to identify what mitigations we can put into place to minimise and prevent risks from materialising. Ensuring that we are compliant with trust and national policies, guidance and alerts, as well as regulatory requirements such as those set out by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Supporting the division and directorates to undertake and learn from audits and outcomes.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
To be successful in these posts you will:
Have a strong understanding of clinical governance and risk management Have experience of implementing change in a clinical environment Be self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team Be able to think independently and critically with excellent analytical skills Be passionate about delivering first class care to our patients Have solid interpersonal skills and be able to develop and maintain strong relationships with a range of individuals of varying professions and grades
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate equivalence of work at graduate level
- Risk and Safety qualification at post graduate diploma level or can demonstrate specialist knowledge and understanding of risk and safety management to an equivalent level
Desirable
- Teaching and Assessing Course
- Root cause analysis training
- Evidence of further education
- Registered ODP / Nurse with recent training related to risk management
- Management activities in nursing
- Research and audit
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Prvious and relevant expirence
Essential
- Previous Clinical experience
- Experience of clinical governance issues and management of AERS'
- Policy and guideline management experience
- Understanding of Child Protection/ Safegaurding
- Experience of setting and monitoring standards
Desirable
- Clinical change management experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate equivalence of work at graduate level
- Risk and Safety qualification at post graduate diploma level or can demonstrate specialist knowledge and understanding of risk and safety management to an equivalent level
Desirable
- Teaching and Assessing Course
- Root cause analysis training
- Evidence of further education
- Registered ODP / Nurse with recent training related to risk management
- Management activities in nursing
- Research and audit
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Prvious and relevant expirence
Essential
- Previous Clinical experience
- Experience of clinical governance issues and management of AERS'
- Policy and guideline management experience
- Understanding of Child Protection/ Safegaurding
- Experience of setting and monitoring standards
Desirable
- Clinical change management experience
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).
Additional information
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).
