Job summary
The Peninsula Trauma Network (PTN) is inviting applications for the role of Quality Governance Lead -- a key leadership position at the heart of trauma care across the South West. This is an exciting opportunity to influence system-wide improvement, strengthen clinical governance, and help ensure the highest standards of care for patients who have sustained major trauma injuries.
This is a replacement post offered as a 2-year appointment, with the option to extend for a third year. The PTN office is based at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP), the region's Major Trauma Centre, but the role is open to suitably qualified clinicians from across the Network. Where the successful applicant is employed outside UHP, a secondment arrangement will be agreed with their host Trust.
Main duties of the job
As Quality Governance Lead, you will:
- Provide strategic leadership for clinical governance and performance
- Chair monthly governance teleconferences and biannual meetings, including M&M reviews
- Ensure compliance with national systems for safe, effective trauma care
- Work closely with the Clinical Director and report to the Network Executive Board
- Collaborate with the Ambulance Service, MTC, Trauma Units and wider providers to monitor and improve quality and safety
This role shapes governance across the trauma pathway and drives continuous improvement for patients across the Peninsula.
About Operational Delivery Networks (ODNs)ODNs unite clinicians, providers, commissioners and patients to improve complex care systems. They operate under NHS England South West Specialised Commissioning and focus on:
- Increasing operational effectiveness and consistency
- Reducing unwarranted variation and inequalities
- Improving care quality, outcomes and shared learning
- Managing patient flows for equitable access
Essential requirements
- Full GMC/GDC registration with relevant College membership
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register
- Clinical experience in trauma care
You should also bring
- Leadership or management experience
- Ability to influence colleagues and deliver improvements
- Strong relationship-building skills
- Trauma governance or service leadership experience (advantageous)
- National/regional contribution, trauma teaching and project management skills (desirable)
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a unique opportunity to:
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Shape governance across a major regional trauma system
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Influence improvements that directly impact patient safety and outcomes
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Work with committed clinicians and leaders across the Peninsula
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Play a central role in ensuring trauma services remain safe, effective and aligned with national standards
Further details can be found in the full JD
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a unique opportunity to:
-
Shape governance across a major regional trauma system
-
Influence improvements that directly impact patient safety and outcomes
-
Work with committed clinicians and leaders across the Peninsula
-
Play a central role in ensuring trauma services remain safe, effective and aligned with national standards
Further details can be found in the full JD
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development in Trauma Service
Desirable
- Current Trauma Care Course e.g., ATLS, ETC
- Management training/experience
DISPOSITION / ATTITUDE / MOTIVATION
Essential
- Negotiating and influencing skills of the highest order
- Evidence of development of effective relationships and communication with other clinical staff
- Able to deduce key points from large/complex volumes numerical and other data including analysis of data on Excel.
- Able to engage effectively in dialogue with individuals at all levels
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Understanding of the clinical governance agenda
- Experience in delivering clinical governance in a Trust or Departmental role.
- Demonstrable track record of influencing colleagues to deliver targets and changes in working practices, whilst maintaining effective working relationships
- Demonstrable track record of advancement and development of clinical interests and services, including audit and outcome monitoring.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of National Major Trauma Registry (NMTR), (previously Trauma and Audit Research Network (TARN)) data and guidance
- Clinical experience in trauma care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development in Trauma Service
Desirable
- Current Trauma Care Course e.g., ATLS, ETC
- Management training/experience
DISPOSITION / ATTITUDE / MOTIVATION
Essential
- Negotiating and influencing skills of the highest order
- Evidence of development of effective relationships and communication with other clinical staff
- Able to deduce key points from large/complex volumes numerical and other data including analysis of data on Excel.
- Able to engage effectively in dialogue with individuals at all levels
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Understanding of the clinical governance agenda
- Experience in delivering clinical governance in a Trust or Departmental role.
- Demonstrable track record of influencing colleagues to deliver targets and changes in working practices, whilst maintaining effective working relationships
- Demonstrable track record of advancement and development of clinical interests and services, including audit and outcome monitoring.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of National Major Trauma Registry (NMTR), (previously Trauma and Audit Research Network (TARN)) data and guidance
- Clinical experience in trauma care
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).
