Job summary
We are seeking an exceptional, compassionate, and forward-thinking leader to join King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust as our Assistant Director of Quality Governance. Working collaboratively across the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) and Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Offices, you will play a pivotal role in driving high standards of quality, safety, risk and governance across all King's sites. You will report to the Deputy Chief Nurse and work closely with senior clinical and operational leaders to deliver a culture of excellence, continuous learning, and robust regulatory compliance.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated senior leader who is passionate about improving patient care and empowering teams via the quality governance agenda. You will lead specialist teams to influence the Trust-wide patient safety and organisational risk management agendas, and ensure that our governance systems support safe, effective, and equitable services for our diverse communities. You will also contribute to the Trust's ambition to deliver sustainable, outstanding healthcare through exemplary clinical governance and risk management.
We are looking for a leader who can inspire others, work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams, and drive improvement through expert advice, constructive challenge and strong partnership working. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly individuals from under-represented groups.
Main duties of the job
The role will also support the Chief Nurse/Deputy Chief Nurse in providing strong quality governance leadership, ensuring the Trust provides high quality services and fully compliance with all regulatory requirements.
The role will provide assurance relating to compliance with standards in order that services are supported and able to consistently deliver safe and effective care
Leadership and management of the Trusts Risk Management process including the Corporate Risk Register
Collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer and Corporate Medical Directors focusing on patient safety.
About us
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Specific Duties and Responsibilities Quality Governance & Patient Safety
- The role will have the responsibility for development and delivery of the Trusts clinical quality & risk management strategy and ensuring that there are robust clinical governance systems and processes across the Trust
- The post holder will support the delivery of the Quality Assurance Framework
- The post holder will work with the Corporate Medical Director for safety in delivery of the safety agenda, continuous implementation and development of PSIRF supporting a safe culture and delivery of the improvements workstreams
- The role will continue to review insights across the quality agenda to explore themes, identify those emerging and provide assurance on continuous learning
- Work with the Deputy Chief Nurse on preparedness for CQC inspections, external reviews and other regulatory visits: including the coordination, implementation and oversight of nay corresponding actions.
- Maintain the Corporate Risk Register and ensure there is a process for systematic review, assessment and monitoring of the risks and alignment with the Board Assurance Framework.
- Maintain overall responsibility for the procurement, development and maintenance of the Trust Local Risk Management System (LRMS) including acting as data owner for this system.
- The postholder will ensure the governance process around the Divisional Outstanding care Boards (OCB) aligned to the Group OCB and wider governance framework.
2. Clinical Quality
- Collaboratively work with the Deputy Chief Nurse and Divisional Directors of Nursing to ensure shared learning and assurance from departmental quality and safety reviews
- Work with the Associate Director of Nursing for Quality to ensure clinical audits are monitored, developed and utilised to drive the quality agenda across the Trust
3. Corporate
- Lead on the development of the Quality Account
- Responsible for the Quality Governance, Patient Safety and Risk teams and budget
- Work with the Deputy Chief Nurse on CQC compliance
- Promote Equality and Diversity within the CNO Office
- Participate in the Trusts Silver out of hours on call rota
- Link with Kings Commercial Services as required to provide robust quality governance expert advice
4. General
- The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
- To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
- We want to be an organisation where everyone shares a commitment to delivering the very best care and feels like their contribution is valuable and valued.
- To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
- To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
- This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.
- All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication.
- Everyone is responsible for promoting inclusion no matter their role or team. At Kings, we want to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and welcomed.
5. Safeguarding
The Trust takes the issues of Safeguarding Children, Adults and addressing Domestic Abuse very seriously. All employees have a responsibilityto support the organisation in our duties by;
attending mandatory training on safeguarding children and adults
familiarising themselves with the Trust's processes for reporting concerns
reporting any safeguarding child or adult concerns appropriately
6. Infection Control Statement
The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene procedures and requirements when in clinical areas.
The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role.
These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.
7. Scope and Purpose of Job Description
This job description provides a guide to assist the employee in the performance of their job. The job description is not intended to be a finite list of tasks and may be varied from time to time after consultation/discussion with the postholder.
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Specific Duties and Responsibilities Quality Governance & Patient Safety
- The role will have the responsibility for development and delivery of the Trusts clinical quality & risk management strategy and ensuring that there are robust clinical governance systems and processes across the Trust
- The post holder will support the delivery of the Quality Assurance Framework
- The post holder will work with the Corporate Medical Director for safety in delivery of the safety agenda, continuous implementation and development of PSIRF supporting a safe culture and delivery of the improvements workstreams
- The role will continue to review insights across the quality agenda to explore themes, identify those emerging and provide assurance on continuous learning
- Work with the Deputy Chief Nurse on preparedness for CQC inspections, external reviews and other regulatory visits: including the coordination, implementation and oversight of nay corresponding actions.
- Maintain the Corporate Risk Register and ensure there is a process for systematic review, assessment and monitoring of the risks and alignment with the Board Assurance Framework.
- Maintain overall responsibility for the procurement, development and maintenance of the Trust Local Risk Management System (LRMS) including acting as data owner for this system.
- The postholder will ensure the governance process around the Divisional Outstanding care Boards (OCB) aligned to the Group OCB and wider governance framework.
2. Clinical Quality
- Collaboratively work with the Deputy Chief Nurse and Divisional Directors of Nursing to ensure shared learning and assurance from departmental quality and safety reviews
- Work with the Associate Director of Nursing for Quality to ensure clinical audits are monitored, developed and utilised to drive the quality agenda across the Trust
3. Corporate
- Lead on the development of the Quality Account
- Responsible for the Quality Governance, Patient Safety and Risk teams and budget
- Work with the Deputy Chief Nurse on CQC compliance
- Promote Equality and Diversity within the CNO Office
- Participate in the Trusts Silver out of hours on call rota
- Link with Kings Commercial Services as required to provide robust quality governance expert advice
4. General
- The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
- To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
- We want to be an organisation where everyone shares a commitment to delivering the very best care and feels like their contribution is valuable and valued.
- To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
- To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
- This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.
- All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication.
- Everyone is responsible for promoting inclusion no matter their role or team. At Kings, we want to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and welcomed.
5. Safeguarding
The Trust takes the issues of Safeguarding Children, Adults and addressing Domestic Abuse very seriously. All employees have a responsibilityto support the organisation in our duties by;
attending mandatory training on safeguarding children and adults
familiarising themselves with the Trust's processes for reporting concerns
reporting any safeguarding child or adult concerns appropriately
6. Infection Control Statement
The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene procedures and requirements when in clinical areas.
The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role.
These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.
7. Scope and Purpose of Job Description
This job description provides a guide to assist the employee in the performance of their job. The job description is not intended to be a finite list of tasks and may be varied from time to time after consultation/discussion with the postholder.
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent professional experience
- Recognised leadership qualification
Desirable
- Professional registration - NMC, HCPC, GMC
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of corporate governance at senior level
- Significant experience and skills in managing quality and clinical governance in complex healthcare organisation
- Experience in managing Corporate Risk Registers
- Experience of constructing and delivering presentations and chairing meetings and Board level reports
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Experience knowledge and understanding of the regulatory framework for the NHS Trusts
- Effective negotiating skills, diplomacy and influencing skills across the MDT at all levels
- Excellent writing and oral communication skills and presentation skills, including the ability to produce high level reports/documents to board and external agencies
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent professional experience
- Recognised leadership qualification
Desirable
- Professional registration - NMC, HCPC, GMC
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of corporate governance at senior level
- Significant experience and skills in managing quality and clinical governance in complex healthcare organisation
- Experience in managing Corporate Risk Registers
- Experience of constructing and delivering presentations and chairing meetings and Board level reports
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Experience knowledge and understanding of the regulatory framework for the NHS Trusts
- Effective negotiating skills, diplomacy and influencing skills across the MDT at all levels
- Excellent writing and oral communication skills and presentation skills, including the ability to produce high level reports/documents to board and external agencies
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Denmark Hill
London
SE5 9RS
Employer's website
https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
