Job summary
We are looking to appoint a Governance Lead for Medicine/ Emergency Medicine.
If you are someone who would describe themselves as self-sufficient, reliable, and pro-active then this role is perfect for you!
You should be highly motivated individual with excellent leadership , organised and efficient skills
This role will support with the delivery and implementation of the Trust quality and risk management strategies within the Medicine and emergency medicine division. As part of this role you will develop and maintain relationships inter-divisionally and with the wider Quality and Governance Team. You will also be required to design, implement and maintain quality and governance dashboards, data collection tools, reporting and escalation methods. The successful candidate would be required to have previous experience within quality and governance work also a background of working with complaints and clinical and non-clinical incidents and also writing reports
You will be required to work Monday - Friday 7.5 hours per day. We do offer flexibility in working arrangements
Main duties of the job
The post holder is required to lead the medicine and emergency medicine governance team. Working with the Trust's Governance team and other Divisional leads to oversee the implementation and monitoring of clinical governance within the Divisions.
The post holder has specific responsibility to implement, monitor and co-ordinate the management of risk within the Division. These services are provided over three sites. To support the development in risk awareness and risk management practices as an individual staff responsibility.
To maintain information systems which identify exposure to risks in all aspects of clinical activity.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide leadership and expert advice on matters relating to risk, assessment and clinical governance, and to advise on strategies and methods of reducing risk.
Manage all staff, systems and processes in medicine clinical governance department.
To provide practical support, expertise and facilitation to the clinical Division across a wide range of patient safety and quality improvement activities. This will include supporting the Divisions governance arrangements in accordance with patient safety, quality improvement programmes, complaints, patient and public involvement/ engagement, clinical audit and other relevant quality governance requirements
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide leadership and expert advice on matters relating to risk, assessment and clinical governance, and to advise on strategies and methods of reducing risk.
Manage all staff, systems and processes in medicine clinical governance department.
To provide practical support, expertise and facilitation to the clinical Division across a wide range of patient safety and quality improvement activities. This will include supporting the Divisions governance arrangements in accordance with patient safety, quality improvement programmes, complaints, patient and public involvement/ engagement, clinical audit and other relevant quality governance requirements
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Education to Degree level or equivalent.
- PSIRF training/education or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Quality Improvement qualification/training.
- Degree in management or related subject.
- Evidence of on-going training/continued professional development in Governance and Risk Management.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of medicine and emergency medicine services.
- Detailed knowledge of Governance and Risk systems and processes
- Knowledge of DATIX system or equivalent reporting system
- Knowledge of CQC, NICE and CEPOD guidelines
Desirable
- Project Management
- Change Management.
- Politically aware.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of Governance and Risk Management
- Experience of research and audit processes
- Experience of working with a broad range of staff.
- Experience in change Management and development.
- Experience of involvement in quality improvement programmes
Desirable
- Research methodology.
- Experience in clinical effectiveness.
- Leadership experience
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Education to Degree level or equivalent.
- PSIRF training/education or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Quality Improvement qualification/training.
- Degree in management or related subject.
- Evidence of on-going training/continued professional development in Governance and Risk Management.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of medicine and emergency medicine services.
- Detailed knowledge of Governance and Risk systems and processes
- Knowledge of DATIX system or equivalent reporting system
- Knowledge of CQC, NICE and CEPOD guidelines
Desirable
- Project Management
- Change Management.
- Politically aware.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of Governance and Risk Management
- Experience of research and audit processes
- Experience of working with a broad range of staff.
- Experience in change Management and development.
- Experience of involvement in quality improvement programmes
Desirable
- Research methodology.
- Experience in clinical effectiveness.
- Leadership 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
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).
