Job summary
As a member of the Corporate Quality Team, the post holder will support the on-going improvement and sustainability of high quality, safe patient care as part of the Stockport Accreditation and Recognition Scheme (StARS).
This role will include participation in the accreditation assessments and reporting. Also, you will provide support to the wider clinical teams/wards to embed changes where the accreditation team have identified improvements are required.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to work closely with Divisional Nursing Directors, Lead Nurses, Matrons & Ward/Dept Managers in understanding the precise nature of the findings of a clinical area/ward accreditation report. You will support the delivery of the accreditation action plans. Develop collaborative relationships with senior nursing teams to ensure working collectively towards the same quality objectives
Act as an advisory & supportive resource for Senior Nurses & teams in relation to the accreditation scheme. Provide challenge to both individuals & teams where standards fall short of the required level. Maintain regular & visible presence in clinical areas in conjunction with the relevant senior team nurses. Act as role model for patient safety & support staff to deliver safe & effective care
Provide cover and support to the Project Analyst and Support Officer in managing the accreditation schedule, compilation of data and written reports.
When appropriate provide support to quality initiatives, ie Quality Improvement Tests of Change, Quality Collaborative. Attend Senior Nurse Walkabouts, nursing & quality forums as defined by the Quality Team.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listen
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
The salary for the role is only one part of the excellent package of benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached full job description and person specification
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached full job description and person specification
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Allied Health Professiona
- First degree in Health related subject or working towards and or equivalent relevant experience.
- Evidence of continued professional development
Knowledge
Essential
- Professionally well qualified clinical with experience in change management
- Evidence of understanding quality improvement
- IT skills - experience of Microsoft Word and Excel
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a senior role (minimum Band 6)
- Evidence of experience of leading change
- Proven ability to work on own initiative without the need for close supervision whilst working as part of an integrated team
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent oral & written communication
- Project/change management experience
- Excellent standard of report writing and action planning
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Allied Health Professiona
- First degree in Health related subject or working towards and or equivalent relevant experience.
- Evidence of continued professional development
Knowledge
Essential
- Professionally well qualified clinical with experience in change management
- Evidence of understanding quality improvement
- IT skills - experience of Microsoft Word and Excel
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a senior role (minimum Band 6)
- Evidence of experience of leading change
- Proven ability to work on own initiative without the need for close supervision whilst working as part of an integrated team
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent oral & written communication
- Project/change management experience
- Excellent standard of report writing and action planning
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).
