Job summary
- Main area
- Governance
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 25 hours per week
- Job ref
- 252-6434621
- Employer
- Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Darent Valley Hospital
- Town
- Dartford
- Salary
- £45,753 - £52,067 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
Employer heading
Deputy Divisional Governance Lead
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
Interested in Clinical Governance, making a difference and looking for your next step? The WCRO division are offering an exciting opportunity to join our fabulous Governance Team in the role of Deputy Divisional Governance Lead, embedding and continuously improving the quality of the services we provide and safeguarding high standards of care for our patients and staff, within the delivery of the Clinical Governance Agenda.
Applicants will need to be motivated, enthusiastic and demonstrate excellent communication and team working skills .
The candidate must have an understanding of paediatric, radiology and outpatient services. They will be expected to work in collaboration with Divisional staff groups both clinical and nonclinical and interface with other Clinical Governance and Multidisciplinary Teams across the Trust.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Divisional Governance Manager in delivering all aspects of The Trust Risk Management Strategy supporting the Trust in the implementation, review, and ongoing monitoring of the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work on a day to day basis as part of the Divisional Governance team and work closely with the Divisional Governance Manager to ensure the divisional team meets NHS clinical governance objectives and targets and contribute to the provision of a first class service to patients.
This is a vital role that has a major impact on developing a clinical governance culture and ensuring patient safety.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you’ll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we’ve achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Working with the Governance Manager be responsible for the delivery of the clinical risk management and Clinical Governance agenda within the WCRO Division
- Facilitate investigation and after action reviews/debriefs to clinical teams following incident investigations and as part of the Serious Incident Investigation (SUI)
- Provide thematic analysis of complaints and PALS concerns, identifying potential clinical risk and learning
- Promote a patient safety culture, supporting service areas to improve care / practice, systems and awareness following clinical
- Manage risk assessments, risk register and associated processes
- Facilitate the effective delivery of Clinical Governance and risk activities across defined area within the Division
- Support the Specialty/Departmental Clinical Governance Committees and liaise with the leads to ensure the appropriate agenda and actions are followed. Facilitate learning across the divisions
- Responsible for leading on investigations into serious incidents across the Division collating complex information, communicating with staff, patients and relatives
- Responsible for supporting complaint investigation officers to investigate complaints and produce timely and comprehensive responses to formal
- Support the Division to achieve compliance with best clinical practice and external National requirements e.g.
- Responsible for co-ordinating and facilitating systems and processes across the Division to ensure the dissemination and implementation of lessons learnt from SUI’s, Complaints, audit results, internal and external reviews
- Deputise for the Divisional Governance Manager at both Division and Trust meetings when
- All budget holders will undertake on the job training in all matters financial and will be responsible for ensuring they are setup in the finance/procurement/HR systems with the appropriate authorisation levels.
- Undertake annual review and statutory and mandatory training
- Participate in or undertake training needs analysis
- Responsible for providing teaching, support and advice on quality issues, patient safety, clinical governance and risk management to all clinical staff, allied health professionals, nurses, support workers and medical staff across the Division
- Keep portfolilo
- Ensure attendance at department training sessions as required for professional/personal/service development
Person specification
Education and Training
Essential criteria
- Masters level degree or equivalent level of experience
- Degree level or equivalent level of experience
- Registered qualification in medicine/nursing/AHPs
- Post Graduate Qualification in Risk Management or equivalent experience
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable criteria
- Additional RCA risk management training/education
- Datix
- CQI practitioner qualification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Understanding of Clinical Governance Agenda
- Knowledge of Databases, MS Word and Excel
- Awareness and understanding of NHSLA standards & assessment process
- Understanding of the role CQC
- Understanding of the risk assessment process
- Advanced report writing skills
- Ability to work within a multiprofessional team and to develop team working
- Presentation skills
- Ability to deliver education and training
- Highly motivated with excellent negotiation and persuasion skills
- Ability to analyse highly complex clinical issues/problems, identify necessary action and make recommendations and follow these through
- Pro-active approach to problem solving with a proven ability in the formation and drafting of policy/strategy within national guidelines
- Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
- Able to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
- Awareness of PSIRF
- Awareness of the Trust Incident Reporting Procedure
Experience
Essential criteria
- Extensive relevant experience in an acute hospital setting
- Clinical experience, to include the following: Experience of training staff, Experience of undertaking risk assessments and contributing to the local risk register, Experience investigating incidents and complaints, Risk management and assessment
- Experience of promoting a patient safety culture, supporting service areas to improve care practice, systems and awareness following clinical incidents and patient feedback.
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Flexible approach to working hours and practices
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- LYNN MCSORLEY
- Job title
- DIVISIONAL GOVERNANCE MANAGER
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01322 428100
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