Job summary
The post holder is responsible for supporting the development and delivery of Quality Improvement (QI) projects, asidentified from the Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Research Development Innovation and Learning Hub.
This willinclude working directly with clinical and non-clinical teams with the aim of achieving patient-centred, continuous improvement across the Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Service Group.
The post holder will report to the Head of Nursing for Quality, Governance and Improvement and will lead on improvementprojects and programmes, delivering enhancements to effective and efficient service.
Main duties of the job
Under the direction of the Head of Nursing for Quality, Governance and Improvement the post holder will:
Line Manage the Quality, Feedback and Involvement Team, including all aspects of performance, absence etc.
Undertake baseline audits, analyse information to inform process improvement work on service priorities that willdeliver improvements and efficiencies in the way that our services are delivered.
Lead on agreed quality improvement projects as delegated by the Head of Nursing for Quality, Governance andImprovement, following appropriate improvement methodologies.
Leave a legacy of continuous improvement with operational staff to enable them to operate effectively andefficiently into the future.
Support the delivery of QI training within the Service Group, and provide mentoring support to identified service change ambassadors to ensure a culture of service improvement is established in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Service Group.
Work in collaboration with colleagues both within the Corporate Quality Improvement Hub, the Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Research Development Innovation and Learning Hub. assisting in the Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Service Group delivery of service improvement projects as sponsored via the Quality and Safety Committee.
Lead on areas of audit (local & national), policy development and monitoring against delivery of improvement action plans within Service Group.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
- Silver IQT or equivalent qualification/experience
Desirable
- Qualification in a service improvement methodology eg. Lean, System Engineering
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current NHS performance and service improvement initiatives and targets.
- Knowledge of Clinical Audit & Action Plans
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages ie Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Desirable
- Knowledge of project management/QI methodologies
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams on quality improvement projects and/or Clinical Audit Activity.
- Dealing with frequent interruptions whilst balancing competing work priorities.
- Producing written reports for senior audiences on process / data.
- Delivering high quality work to demanding timescales
- Experience of managing a staff team and budget
Desirable
- Experience working in a regulated environment.
- Experience and evidence of working in within the NHS
aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Able to present effectively, to a wide variety of audiences in an engaging manner that makes information clear and obtains buy in sometimes in the face of opposition.
- Leadership and change management skills with the ability to deal positively with challenging situations
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels with a wide variety of stakeholders.
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel within geographical area.
- Flexible approach to the needs of the service
Desirable
- Completer finisher, energetic and task focussed
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
- Silver IQT or equivalent qualification/experience
Desirable
- Qualification in a service improvement methodology eg. Lean, System Engineering
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current NHS performance and service improvement initiatives and targets.
- Knowledge of Clinical Audit & Action Plans
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages ie Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Desirable
- Knowledge of project management/QI methodologies
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams on quality improvement projects and/or Clinical Audit Activity.
- Dealing with frequent interruptions whilst balancing competing work priorities.
- Producing written reports for senior audiences on process / data.
- Delivering high quality work to demanding timescales
- Experience of managing a staff team and budget
Desirable
- Experience working in a regulated environment.
- Experience and evidence of working in within the NHS
aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Able to present effectively, to a wide variety of audiences in an engaging manner that makes information clear and obtains buy in sometimes in the face of opposition.
- Leadership and change management skills with the ability to deal positively with challenging situations
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels with a wide variety of stakeholders.
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel within geographical area.
- Flexible approach to the needs of the service
Desirable
- Completer finisher, energetic and task focussed
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).
