Job summary
NUPAS
are recruiting for a full-time permanent Quality Assurance Clinical Lead to
join their Quality and Safety team. Working 37.5 hours per week across 5 days
this role is remote based however travel to clinical locations is essential
when required as part of the role.
We
have an exciting opportunity for a forward thinking, dynamic and proactive
professional with a passion for patient safety, quality, and assurance to join
our corporate quality team in this newly created role of Quality Assurance Clinical
Lead.
NUPAS
is a high-quality leading organisation supporting womens reproductive choices
and, as such it is essential that you feel as passionately about this, and the
right to choose, as we do. This is an opportunity to develop a new role as the
organisation embraces Patient Safety Incident Response Framework Standards and
associated audit and medical devices compliance. NUPAS comprises of multiple
clinical locations between the North and South of England and travel to all of
these locations will be required.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring high
quality, safe and effective care is provided within NUPAS services and support
both quality and clinical audit functions across NUPAS.
The post holder will support and be responsible to the Head
of Quality and Safety whilst also supporting the Clinical Director.
In the quality assurance of infection control audit,
including undertaking an annual infection prevention environmental audit at
each location.
In quality assuring our clinical audit programme through a
peer audit process.
To prepare audit and assurance reports in line with NUPAS
internal audit plans through an independent and objective review enabling
evaluation and reporting through NUPASs internal governance structure.
To be responsible for the promotion of positive learning and
just culture within NUPAS
To ensure quality in governance provision including that
patient safety and non-clinical incidents. Complaints are addressed and action
alongside the Patient Safety Specialist.
In overseeing and assuring that any learning recommendations
because of incidents, complaints, case reviews are identified, shared, and
embedded in line with Patient Safety Incident Response Standards and Oversight
Specification.
To be responsible for the development of Medical Devices
Safety processes within NUPAS and provide assurances to the Medical Devices
Safety Officer through existing NUPAS pathways and governance processes of
training and contractual compliance.
About us
NUPAS is an independent abortion provider with clinics in England. We have been providing surgical and medical abortions to thousands of women each year for over 50 years. We are commissioned to provide NHS abortion services (including STI testing, post-abortion contraception, and the offer of counselling) on behalf of Integrated Care Boards (NHS) and on a self-funding basis.
Employees are expected to observe the highest standards of personal and professional behaviour such that patients, fellow workers and others have confidence in their integrity.
Employees are expected to show respect, sensitivity and courtesy to all those they come into contact with during the course of their work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
NUPAS
are recruiting for a full-time permanent Quality Assurance Clinical Lead to
join their Quality and Safety team. Working 37.5 hours per week across 5 days
this role is remote based however travel to clinical locations is essential
when required as part of the role.
We
have an exciting opportunity for a forward thinking, dynamic and proactive
professional with a passion for patient safety, quality, and assurance to join
our corporate quality team in this newly created role of Quality Assurance Clinical
Lead.
The
post holder will be responsible for ensuring high quality, safe and effective
care is provided within NUPAS services and support both quality and clinical
audit functions across NUPAS.
The
post holder will support and be responsible to the Head of Quality and Safety whilst
also supporting the Clinical Director.
Work with the Clinical Director, Head of Nursing and Head of
Quality and safety to lead and develop a clinical quality assurance process to
include peer audit.
To undertake annual infection prevention environmental
audits at all NUPAS locations
Implement and support NUPAS staff with clinical and
non-clinical incident investigations and implementation of action plans.
Prepare audit and incident management reports for governance
meetings.
Assist in the development and implementation of guidelines,
protocols and remote services policies and procedures.
Ensure that resources are used effectively, efficiently, and
appropriately.
Assist in the development and implementation of NUPAS
guidelines, protocols and policies and procedures.
Ensure that resources are used effectively, efficiently, and
appropriately.
Provide good leadership and promote a positive working
culture within the team and NUPAS.
To work in collaboration with other Clinical staff and
managers as appropriate.
Act as a professional role model for the team.
Investigate any concerns or complaints that are raised,
utilising a just culture approach. Ensure that any learning is shared within
the team.
Support with the management of medical devices, to include
procurement, training, monitoring and education.
Ensure compliance with statutory and mandatory training
requirements and ensure that all Remote services staff across the region comply
with the requirements.
Provide induction, training and support to new staff and
ensure that their development needs are appropriately met.
Manage issues and concerns regarding staff performance and
conduct in line with NUPAS policies and procedures.
Undertake clinical supervision.
Engage in your own clinical supervision for professional
development.
To provide written and verbal reports accurately and to a
high standard.
To manage own workload effectively in line with NUPAS
visions and values.
Adopt an open and honest approach to raising concerns and
manage in line with NUPAS policy.
To participate in clinical meetings and ensure seamless
communication organisationally relating to remote services.
To undertake any other tasks which are commensurate with the
level and responsibilities of the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
NUPAS
are recruiting for a full-time permanent Quality Assurance Clinical Lead to
join their Quality and Safety team. Working 37.5 hours per week across 5 days
this role is remote based however travel to clinical locations is essential
when required as part of the role.
We
have an exciting opportunity for a forward thinking, dynamic and proactive
professional with a passion for patient safety, quality, and assurance to join
our corporate quality team in this newly created role of Quality Assurance Clinical
Lead.
The
post holder will be responsible for ensuring high quality, safe and effective
care is provided within NUPAS services and support both quality and clinical
audit functions across NUPAS.
The
post holder will support and be responsible to the Head of Quality and Safety whilst
also supporting the Clinical Director.
Work with the Clinical Director, Head of Nursing and Head of
Quality and safety to lead and develop a clinical quality assurance process to
include peer audit.
To undertake annual infection prevention environmental
audits at all NUPAS locations
Implement and support NUPAS staff with clinical and
non-clinical incident investigations and implementation of action plans.
Prepare audit and incident management reports for governance
meetings.
Assist in the development and implementation of guidelines,
protocols and remote services policies and procedures.
Ensure that resources are used effectively, efficiently, and
appropriately.
Assist in the development and implementation of NUPAS
guidelines, protocols and policies and procedures.
Ensure that resources are used effectively, efficiently, and
appropriately.
Provide good leadership and promote a positive working
culture within the team and NUPAS.
To work in collaboration with other Clinical staff and
managers as appropriate.
Act as a professional role model for the team.
Investigate any concerns or complaints that are raised,
utilising a just culture approach. Ensure that any learning is shared within
the team.
Support with the management of medical devices, to include
procurement, training, monitoring and education.
Ensure compliance with statutory and mandatory training
requirements and ensure that all Remote services staff across the region comply
with the requirements.
Provide induction, training and support to new staff and
ensure that their development needs are appropriately met.
Manage issues and concerns regarding staff performance and
conduct in line with NUPAS policies and procedures.
Undertake clinical supervision.
Engage in your own clinical supervision for professional
development.
To provide written and verbal reports accurately and to a
high standard.
To manage own workload effectively in line with NUPAS
visions and values.
Adopt an open and honest approach to raising concerns and
manage in line with NUPAS policy.
To participate in clinical meetings and ensure seamless
communication organisationally relating to remote services.
To undertake any other tasks which are commensurate with the
level and responsibilities of the post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Active professional registration NMC/HCPC.
- Evidence of higher-level study diploma/degree/MSc or alternatively working knowledge and experience of an equivalent level.
- Portfolio of accredited or certified professional development.
- Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Qualification or significant experience of IPC audits.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Clinical Leadership experience.
- Broad experience of clinical audit, including IPC audits and patient safety.
- Experience of working across team boundaries to develop positive organisational relationships.
- Ability to work autonomously and be accountable for own actions.
- Management of multi-disciplinary teams on a National basis.
- Experience of managing supervisors and managers.
- Experience within the independent healthcare environment.
Desirable
- Experience of medical device management.
Skills
Essential
- A good level of organisational skills.
- Ability to positively influence and network.
- Good time management.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Commercially astute - Recognising the need to deliver services without compromising safety and quality.
General
Essential
- Personal
- Assertive.
- Self-confident and able to work with multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to work on own initiative in a logical manner.
- Able to handle difficult and sensitive situations.
- Able to maintain strict confidentiality.
- General
- Be able to travel nationally and work outside of Monday to Friday 9 5 hours occasionally if required for example if sites require audit and are weekend opening only.
- Support a womans right to choose abortion.
- The right to work and reside in the UK.
- Be able to demonstrate a history of integrity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Active professional registration NMC/HCPC.
- Evidence of higher-level study diploma/degree/MSc or alternatively working knowledge and experience of an equivalent level.
- Portfolio of accredited or certified professional development.
- Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Qualification or significant experience of IPC audits.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Clinical Leadership experience.
- Broad experience of clinical audit, including IPC audits and patient safety.
- Experience of working across team boundaries to develop positive organisational relationships.
- Ability to work autonomously and be accountable for own actions.
- Management of multi-disciplinary teams on a National basis.
- Experience of managing supervisors and managers.
- Experience within the independent healthcare environment.
Desirable
- Experience of medical device management.
Skills
Essential
- A good level of organisational skills.
- Ability to positively influence and network.
- Good time management.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Commercially astute - Recognising the need to deliver services without compromising safety and quality.
General
Essential
- Personal
- Assertive.
- Self-confident and able to work with multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to work on own initiative in a logical manner.
- Able to handle difficult and sensitive situations.
- Able to maintain strict confidentiality.
- General
- Be able to travel nationally and work outside of Monday to Friday 9 5 hours occasionally if required for example if sites require audit and are weekend opening only.
- Support a womans right to choose abortion.
- The right to work and reside in the UK.
- Be able to demonstrate a history of integrity.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
