Job summary
Employer heading
Clinical Governance and Quality Lead
Band 7
WHO WE ARE:
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Board in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health
and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”. We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board’s Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic
objectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in
the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the
next decade and beyond.
We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:
- We are kind and caring
- We are respectful
- We have trust and integrity
- We take personal responsibility
As an organisation we strongly believe that it is vital our leaders exhibit the behaviours and values that we expect from all our staff.
We are a teaching Health Board with close links to the university sector, and together we are training the next generation of healthcare professionals, while working on research that will hopefully unlock the cures for today’s illnesses
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed
Job overview
To support the provision of healthcare to patients treated by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board by ensuring that there are effective and efficient clinical governance mechanisms in place, particularly in respect of clinical risk management and patient safety incidents. Under the direction of the Peri-operative Directorate Lead Nurse, ensure all patient safety incident reports are investigated as appropriate in line with UHB processes, with a focus on lessons learnt. To deputise for the Lead/Senior Nurse on occasion as required, ensuring continuation of the department’s functions.
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
To support the Peri-operative Directorate Senior Team in promoting clinical incident reporting and ensuring that all Patient Safety Incident reports are accurately recorded, investigated and actioned in line with UHB Policy.
To provide senior managerial support to the Peri-operative Directorate Lead/Senior Nurse in managing and developing Peri-operative Directorate arrangements for clinical governance and specifically clinical risk management and patient safety.
To provide support, advice and guidance to all levels of staff across the Peri-operative Directorate to ensure that there are processes in place to systematically assess and prioritise clinical risks with corrective action programmes in place, which comply with the Peri-operative Directorate and UHB’s Risk Management strategy and frameworks.
To provide general awareness training on Clinical Governance, patient safety and quality to various staff groups at all levels across the Peri-operative Directorate in response to identified need following patient safety incident investigations, external assurance monitoring mechanisms and training needs analysis
Working for our organisation
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is “Caring for People, Keeping People Well”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population’s health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to degree level in a relevant healthcare associated subject or evidence of equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable criteria
- Clinical background
- Relevant professional qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant healthcare experience at a senior level
- Previous experience of risk management/clinical governance
- Experience in the preparation and implementation of policies and procedures
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrate a practical problem solving approach to risk management/clinical governance
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to produce high quality documentation
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in written work, at all levels of staff and with the general public
- Attention to detail and a capacity to meet deadlines
Desirable criteria
- Project management skills
Special knowledge
Essential criteria
- Working knowledge of relevant literature, research and legislation relating to Clinical Governance and patient safety
- Clear understanding of the concept of evidence based practice and clinical effectiveness
- Trained in root cause analysis techniques
Desirable criteria
- Interest and knowledge in the broad healthcare agenda
Personal qualities
Essential criteria
- Must be committed to the promotion of safety and quality throughout the organisation
- Self motivated, proactive and innovative
- Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
- Flexible approach to work and adaptable to change
Desirable criteria
- Ability to negotiate
- Ability to challenge conventions
Other
Essential criteria
- Able to visit all all sites of the UHB
Desirable criteria
- Ability to work off site and short notice
- Able to work unsocial hours as required
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.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ceri Chinn
- Job title
- Lead Nurse Peri-Operative Care
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02921 848241
- Additional information
Annabel Green
Tel: 02921 845531
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