Job summary
A quality safety nursing post has become available to support the Haematology Directorate to ensure effective, efficient clinical governance, particularly in respect of clinical risk management and patient safety incidents. The focus; to ensure the highest standards of patient care and safety are delivered. This will involve leading initiatives implementing strategies and overseeing processes related to patient safety, quality improvement and regulatory compliance.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Promoting clinical incident reporting and ensuring that all Patient Safety Incident reports are accurately recorded, investigated and actioned in line with UHB Policy and corrective action undertaken.
Clinical risk management, patient safety and experience.
Development and implementation of strategies and systems for the continual improvement of services
Provide support, advice and guidance to support risk reduction
Provide Root Cause Analysis (RCA) training
Co co-ordinate the timely review and audit of compliance
Be a resource to other health professionals within the Critical Care Directorate undertaking care/patient management audits.
Develop strong working relationships to provide a robust, effective patient centred focus for the work of the Clinical Board
Collaborative working arrangements with key stakeholders
Actively support the Haematology Directorate Management Team with the Serious Incident reporting process
Assist the Directorate Management Team and other members of the senior team with the implementation of the Putting Things Right regulations.
Case Manager for identified Clinical Board inquests
Knowledge of appropriate legislation relating to Clinical Governance, patient safety and quality
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac
Please refer to the Job Description and Personal Specification for detailed information regarding the main role and responsibilities of the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac
Please refer to the Job Description and Personal Specification for detailed information regarding the main role and responsibilities of the post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to MSc level in a relevant healthcare associated subject or evidence of equivalent experience
- Evidence of continued professional development and clinical background
- Relevant professional qualification with current registration
Experience
Essential
- Three years health-care experience at a senior level
- Experience in the preparation and implementation of Policies and Procedures Managing change
- Multi professional team working
Desirable
- Demonstrate a practical, problem-solving approach to risk management / clinical governance
- Experience of Project management and partnership working
- Previous experience of risk management / clinical governance / patient safety and quality
Skills
Essential
- Ability to produce high quality documentation, attention to detail and meet deadlines
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in written work, at all levels of staff and with the general public
- Capacity to think strategically and produce new approaches and views to problems
- Incident investigation and investigation report writing skills / computer skills
- Ability to work individually and as a member of a team
Desirable
- Project management skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to MSc level in a relevant healthcare associated subject or evidence of equivalent experience
- Evidence of continued professional development and clinical background
- Relevant professional qualification with current registration
Experience
Essential
- Three years health-care experience at a senior level
- Experience in the preparation and implementation of Policies and Procedures Managing change
- Multi professional team working
Desirable
- Demonstrate a practical, problem-solving approach to risk management / clinical governance
- Experience of Project management and partnership working
- Previous experience of risk management / clinical governance / patient safety and quality
Skills
Essential
- Ability to produce high quality documentation, attention to detail and meet deadlines
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in written work, at all levels of staff and with the general public
- Capacity to think strategically and produce new approaches and views to problems
- Incident investigation and investigation report writing skills / computer skills
- Ability to work individually and as a member of a team
Desirable
- Project management skills.
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).
