Job summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen to work in the Division of Clinical Speciality Services as a Clinical Governance Co-ordinator. Supporting the Divisional Senior Leadership Team (SLT), Divisional Clinical Governance Lead and the Divisional Quality Assurance and Compliance Lead in relation to clinical governance and patient experience.
We are looking for an excellent communicator who is a forward thinking, positive and highly motivated individual who wishes to develop their skills supporting the Division to embed effective clinical governance processes across the whole Division. With a focus on being able to provide assurance to the Trust Board and National regulators as well as engaging staff at all levels in Clinical Governance.
You will be responsible and accountable for ensuring the Divisional and Speciality Clinical Governance and Senior Nursing teams are supported in the clinical governance processes, including accurate recording of meetings, timely development and circulation of agendas and supporting documents and following up of actions to provide closure and learning following incidents and complaints.
The coordinator will work closely with clinicians across a range of specialities supporting embedding of effective clinical governance processes, development and delivery of keys messages / learning to Divisional staff and act as a champion user of Datix to support the clinical governance agenda.
Main duties of the job
Working within a multi speciality Division the post holder will be line managed by the Divisional Quality Assurance and Compliance Lead and be accountable to the Divisional Clinical Governance Lead and Divisional Nurse. The post holder will be required to communicate with a diverse range of people across the Divisions, corporate services and external health care providers.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Diploma level study or willingness to work towards or equivalent or relevant experience
- GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above or equivalent or relevant experience
Desirable
- Knowledge of legal/medical terminology and procedures
- PRINCE 2 qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Skills to manage complex information gathering with a high level of accuracy
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Responsibility for maintaining accurate and confidential records
- Able to communicate at all levels in a changing environment
- A broad knowledge of administrative and clerical tasks and procedures
Desirable
- Knowledge of DATIX risk management database
- Experience of working in the NHS / Health care provider
- Knowledge of Duty of Candour, Serious Incident Framework
- Experience of Clinical Governance and or patient experience
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills with a diverse range of professional groups
- Good communication skills written and verbal
- Demonstrate reliability, motivation and commitment
- Plan and organise straightforward activities, some ongoing/complex activities, requiring formulation, adjustment
- Preparation of data to meet monthly schedules for reporting internally & externally
- Able to meet deadlines and be adaptable to an ever-changing environment. Must be forward thinkers and organised
Desirable
- Experience of analysing data for accuracy on behalf of staff for publication in committee reports
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Diploma level study or willingness to work towards or equivalent or relevant experience
- GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above or equivalent or relevant experience
Desirable
- Knowledge of legal/medical terminology and procedures
- PRINCE 2 qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Skills to manage complex information gathering with a high level of accuracy
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Responsibility for maintaining accurate and confidential records
- Able to communicate at all levels in a changing environment
- A broad knowledge of administrative and clerical tasks and procedures
Desirable
- Knowledge of DATIX risk management database
- Experience of working in the NHS / Health care provider
- Knowledge of Duty of Candour, Serious Incident Framework
- Experience of Clinical Governance and or patient experience
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills with a diverse range of professional groups
- Good communication skills written and verbal
- Demonstrate reliability, motivation and commitment
- Plan and organise straightforward activities, some ongoing/complex activities, requiring formulation, adjustment
- Preparation of data to meet monthly schedules for reporting internally & externally
- Able to meet deadlines and be adaptable to an ever-changing environment. Must be forward thinkers and organised
Desirable
- Experience of analysing data for accuracy on behalf of staff for publication in committee reports
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.
