Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for leading the day-to-day management of incidents and their review, identifying incidents which need escalation, identification and management of risk and compliance within the Emergency department and Acute Medicine division under the direction of the Governance Lead, working collaboratively with other managers including the MSE Patient Safety and Risk and Compliance teams to delivering the trusts governance handbook.
Specifically, the role will provide governance expertise to lead on the effective and timely review of incidents, their management and appropriate escalations, risk review and reporting and supporting the regulatory compliance agenda. An expert knowledge of the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF), the principles of risk management and the duty of candour processes to ensure CQC regulations are met. To promote an open and transparent culture that actively improves clinical safety and quality.
The post holder will be an effective ambassador for the trust, be credible and knowledgeable with the confidence and interpersonal skills to support staff at all levels in the divisions.
Working collaboratively to deliver on national, CQC and local service standards, through the delivery of the annual plan and strategic objectives, through role modelling the values and behaviours set out in our Leadership and Management Behaviour Framework.
Main duties of the job
The Governance Facilitator will work as a member of the Southend Governance team in the Emergency Department and Acute Medicine supported by the Divisional Governance Lead to support an organisational safety culture that focuses on high quality care standards.
See attached job description for a full list of duties and responsibilities and any other duties required as part of the role assigned by the Governance Lead.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of the NHS, patient safety and clinical governance agenda
- Proficient in the use a wide variety of IT and software packages
- Experience of developing training materials and teaching to multidisciplinary teams
- Experience of working to tight deadlines, setting priorities and dealing with a varied workload
Desirable
- Significant experience in using risk management systems
- Experience in working with the DCIQ IT system
- Experience in managing complaints
Communication
Essential
- Excellent standard of written English - demonstrated throughout application form
- High level of interpersonal skills including the ability to lead, influence and motivate - demonstrated in previous experience and supporting information
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate experince within a Quality Governance environment or similar
- Ability to apply principles of Governance and Risk management at a practical level
- Ability to wok on own initiative abd make independent decisions
Desirable
- Production of monitoring reports
- Experience of reviewing and improving systems within an NHS organisation
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of the NHS, patient safety and clinical governance agenda
- Proficient in the use a wide variety of IT and software packages
- Experience of developing training materials and teaching to multidisciplinary teams
- Experience of working to tight deadlines, setting priorities and dealing with a varied workload
Desirable
- Significant experience in using risk management systems
- Experience in working with the DCIQ IT system
- Experience in managing complaints
Communication
Essential
- Excellent standard of written English - demonstrated throughout application form
- High level of interpersonal skills including the ability to lead, influence and motivate - demonstrated in previous experience and supporting information
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate experince within a Quality Governance environment or similar
- Ability to apply principles of Governance and Risk management at a practical level
- Ability to wok on own initiative abd make independent decisions
Desirable
- Production of monitoring reports
- Experience of reviewing and improving systems within an NHS organisation
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).
