Job summary
**THIS VACANCY IS ONLY OPEN TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS FROM WORCESTERSHIRE ACUTE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST**
The primary aim
of the role is to provide assurance that both Divisions have established
guidelines, processes and procedures that facilitates ongoing plan for
consistent compliance with all locally and nationally agreed quality standards
based on clinical governance framework.
To drive improvement in line with the Trusts Patient & Safety, Risk
Management and Quality Strategies.
To provide evidence-based assurance in
support of Patient Safety, Clinical Effectiveness and Patient Experience and
deliver improved patient outcomes and experiences.
The post holder
is responsible for promoting the vision and values of Worcestershire Acute NHS
Hospitals Trust, leading by example and ensuring that they demonstrate those
values in their leadership behaviours and how we support our teams and deliver
our services.
Main duties of the job
Lead the
implementation of long-term quality governance programmes, ensuring delivery on
demand.
Develop/Deliver a robust strategy
for quality governance within the Divisions
in line with the
Trusts Strategy & Objectives, local service demands & strategic
intent.
Provide oversight
of the strategic & operational delivery of all aspects of quality assurance
pertinent to the business of quality governance that is
safety centric, as well as demonstrating that good quality governance is
understood & practised across all professional groups.
Lead on monitoring
standards of a range of quality governance, clinical effectiveness & patient
safety activity, in liaison with multidisciplinary professionals including
operational & clinical leads to ensure cohesive services across
interlinking specialities & Divisions.
Lead/Be accountable for quality governance deliverables within both Divisions& ensure
the triangulation of information & intelligence to support learning & best
practice throughout both Divisions.
Lead on the implementation
of the Trusts Quality & Risk Management
strategies & associated policies within the Divisions &supporting directorates ensuring a clear
framework is in place that influences discussions in support of shared learning & improved performance.
To be a highly
motivated individual, demonstrating a transformational leadership style & adopt a flexible approach to meet the
competing demands of the role within several interlocking teams.
About us
Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is over 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Our objectives are simple:
- Best services for local people
- Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients
- Best use of resources
- Best people
Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see full Job Description documentation uploaded to this job advertisement in the Supporting Information Section.
Improving
Diversity and Inclusive Recruitment:
As
part of the Trust's aim to improve diversity across the Trust, positive action
is being taken and all applications for this post from BAME, Disabled and LGBT+
candidates can request to be considered under an expanded Guaranteed Interview
Scheme if they meet the minimum criteria as specified in the person
specification for this role.
Applicants
will be prompted in the application form to declare if they wish to be
considered under this expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme, and their response
would be visible to the Shortlisting Panel.
If
you have any queries about expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please contact
Rob Saunders (HR Manager - Recruitment) in confidence via email
robert.saunders1@nhs.net.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see full Job Description documentation uploaded to this job advertisement in the Supporting Information Section.
Improving
Diversity and Inclusive Recruitment:
As
part of the Trust's aim to improve diversity across the Trust, positive action
is being taken and all applications for this post from BAME, Disabled and LGBT+
candidates can request to be considered under an expanded Guaranteed Interview
Scheme if they meet the minimum criteria as specified in the person
specification for this role.
Applicants
will be prompted in the application form to declare if they wish to be
considered under this expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme, and their response
would be visible to the Shortlisting Panel.
If
you have any queries about expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please contact
Rob Saunders (HR Manager - Recruitment) in confidence via email
robert.saunders1@nhs.net.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Please see full Personal Specification documentation uploaded to this job advertisement in the Supporting Information Section.
Desirable
- Please see full Personal Specification documentation uploaded to this job advertisement in the Supporting Information Section.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Please see full Personal Specification documentation uploaded to this job advertisement in the Supporting Information Section.
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Please see full Personal Specification documentation uploaded to this job advertisement in the Supporting Information Section.
Desirable
- Please see full Personal Specification documentation uploaded to this job advertisement in the Supporting Information Section.
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Please see full Personal Specification documentation uploaded to this job advertisement in the Supporting Information Section.
Desirable
Improving Diversity and Inclusive Recruitment
Essential
- As part of the Trust's aim to improve diversity across the Trust, positive action is being taken and all applications for this post from BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ candidates can request to be considered under an expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum criteria as specified in the person specification for this role. Here you can declare if you wish to be considered under this expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme and this response would be visible to the Shortlisting Panel.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Please see full Personal Specification documentation uploaded to this job advertisement in the Supporting Information Section.
Desirable
- Please see full Personal Specification documentation uploaded to this job advertisement in the Supporting Information Section.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Please see full Personal Specification documentation uploaded to this job advertisement in the Supporting Information Section.
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Please see full Personal Specification documentation uploaded to this job advertisement in the Supporting Information Section.
Desirable
- Please see full Personal Specification documentation uploaded to this job advertisement in the Supporting Information Section.
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Please see full Personal Specification documentation uploaded to this job advertisement in the Supporting Information Section.
Desirable
Improving Diversity and Inclusive Recruitment
Essential
- As part of the Trust's aim to improve diversity across the Trust, positive action is being taken and all applications for this post from BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ candidates can request to be considered under an expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum criteria as specified in the person specification for this role. Here you can declare if you wish to be considered under this expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme and this response would be visible to the Shortlisting Panel.
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).
