Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the SYRS Clinical Governance Team. The post of Deputy Governance Co-Ordinator is a diverse role which is involved in supporting the Governance Team and the triumvirate in co-ordinating the operational aspects of clinical governance for the SYRS Care Group. This in turn supports the Care Group to provide an environment which is safe, caring, responsive, effective and well-led, and delivering the very highest quality care.
The role will involve providing advice and support to staff of all disciplines within the Care Group in relation to all aspects of the governance agenda and ensuring KPIs are met. The successful candidate will be given opportunities to access appropriate training and develop.
The SYRS Care Group encompasses several diverse Directorates (Cardiac, Thoracic, Cardiology, Renal and Vascular) providing tertiary care to Sheffield and the wider South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire areas.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a highly motivated and clinically experienced individual with an understanding and enthusiasm for clinical governance. The successful candidate will have recent or current acute NHS experience and excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.
The successful candidate will need to have the ability to work with different professional groups and function within a small team. The role involves contribution to the governance agenda at multi-disciplinary meetings, a balanced and measured approach to the role and be able to provide sound clinical and professional advice to colleagues.
The role also requires a good standard of computer literacy and the ability to critically analyse clinical information and report accurate and timely reports.
The successful candidate must be able to work over a 24-hour period as whilst the role is predominantly Monday to Friday, there will be requirements to work at weekends and nights to support Bronze Command as required by the service.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes a firm commitment to professional development of its staff together with the provision of an excellent health and well-being support service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Health Care Professional with valid and current registration.
- First degree or equivalent or working towards.
- Recognised teaching qualification or equivalent experience
- Evidence of post graduate level study or equivalent gained through short courses and experience
Desirable
- Postgraduate degree.
- Training in patient safety or human factors.
Experience
Essential
- Leadership experience at AfC Band 6 or above.
- Significant clinical experience in an acute NHS setting.
- Experience in using a clinical risk and incident management platform, e.g. Datix system.
- Experience of working with patients and their carers to resolve concerns.
- Experience of teaching/providing learning and development to colleagues within your area of expertise.
Desirable
- Evidence of change management
- Experience of project management.
- Experience of working in a Clinical Governance role.
- Experience of report writing.
- Experience/knowledge of Audit or Quality Assurance.
Special Skills/ Aptitudes
Essential
- Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative.
- Proven ability to work under pressure, prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
- Ability to critically analyse written and numerical information to produce timely and meaningful reports.
- Skilled team player, able to influence and motivate other staff.
- Effective communicator at all levels.
- Ability to deal with challenging situations.
- General computer literacy skills and ability to use Microsoft office applications.
- Excellent organisation and planning skills.
- Willingness and ability to work flexible hours and on occasion out of hours for emergency planning and business.
Desirable
- Use of Excel.
- Report Writing.
- Presentation skills and Power Point.
Other Factors
Essential
- Evidence of a clear understanding of the Trust core values and demonstrable use of the PROUD values in daily working life.
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Health Care Professional with valid and current registration.
- First degree or equivalent or working towards.
- Recognised teaching qualification or equivalent experience
- Evidence of post graduate level study or equivalent gained through short courses and experience
Desirable
- Postgraduate degree.
- Training in patient safety or human factors.
Experience
Essential
- Leadership experience at AfC Band 6 or above.
- Significant clinical experience in an acute NHS setting.
- Experience in using a clinical risk and incident management platform, e.g. Datix system.
- Experience of working with patients and their carers to resolve concerns.
- Experience of teaching/providing learning and development to colleagues within your area of expertise.
Desirable
- Evidence of change management
- Experience of project management.
- Experience of working in a Clinical Governance role.
- Experience of report writing.
- Experience/knowledge of Audit or Quality Assurance.
Special Skills/ Aptitudes
Essential
- Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative.
- Proven ability to work under pressure, prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
- Ability to critically analyse written and numerical information to produce timely and meaningful reports.
- Skilled team player, able to influence and motivate other staff.
- Effective communicator at all levels.
- Ability to deal with challenging situations.
- General computer literacy skills and ability to use Microsoft office applications.
- Excellent organisation and planning skills.
- Willingness and ability to work flexible hours and on occasion out of hours for emergency planning and business.
Desirable
- Use of Excel.
- Report Writing.
- Presentation skills and Power Point.
Other Factors
Essential
- Evidence of a clear understanding of the Trust core values and demonstrable use of the PROUD values in daily working life.
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service.
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).
