Job summary
At Nimbuscare, we recognise that good
governance can only happen when an organisation sees scrutiny and challenge as
opportunities to learn and improve.
We are seeking an experienced, skilled and compassionate
senior leader for the role of Associate Director of Clinical Governance. You will have experience of clinical governance
in either the NHS and / or Primary Care and be keen to develop your career in a
dynamic, forward thinking, and innovative healthcare provider.
You will ensure that you build effective
relationships with regulatory bodies and will support wider system thinking in
this fundamental area.
We are looking for someone who has the skills,
knowledge and judgement to act as an independent and impartial advisor to the
Board of Directors, particularly where challenging issues require resolution.
The successful applicant will see governance as
an enabling function, and one that can support performance by encouraging
conversation and action, built around improving the way we work.
This new role reflects our ambition to
strengthen further our approach to clinical governance. It will be integral in joining up how we
bring together all aspects of governance to inform and improve the care we
provide to our patients.
Main duties of the job
Keeping
the organisation safe
Providing
independent advice on highly complex and sensitive clinical governance issues
to the Board of Directors
To
develop and implement the framework, systems and processes for sound clinical
governance across the organisation.
Take
responsibility for the development of a continuous cycle of improvement in good
governance, working with Executive and Non-Executive Directors, developing
reporting and assurance processes.
Provide
strategic direction and advice to the Board of Directors and be responsible for
the development of the organisation's clinical governance structure and lead on
the implementation across Nimbuscare. Including CQC requirements and other
national guidance relating to governance.
Be
CQC Registered Manager
Leading
and managing the process for the development, audit and review of the
organisations core policies and guidelines.
Act
as a central point of contact for providing clinical governance information for
bodies.
Draft
strategies, papers, and reports on clinical governance issues for relevant
meetings / committees.
Provide
senior advice to members of the Board, Senior Leaders and Managers and other
staff
Provide
professional judgement on appropriate action
Remain
abreast of and ensure that Nimbuscare complies with all relevant legislation
and best practice in clinical governance
To
constructively challenge processes and behaviours in relation to governance,
risk and quality of care
About us
Nimbuscare is one of the
largest 'at scale' providers of primary care in the North of England, caring
for more than 250,000 patients across our 11 Member GP Practices.
We work collaboratively
across the York area delivering new, innovative, and sustainable health care
services.
As leaders in local
care, our goal is to work together across the health and care system to improve
the health, wellbeing, and experience of our patients.
To learn more about
Nimbuscare please visit our website at www.nimbuscare.co.uk
In line with the General
Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), Nimbuscare will use and hold your personal
data for the intended purpose.
We are committed to
safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same
commitment from all staff and volunteers.
Nimbuscare is committed
to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities
we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an
inclusive supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability
Confident Committed employer disabled applicants who meet the essential
criteria for this job are guaranteed an interview.
Please note Nimbuscare does not hold a
license to sponsor any visa applications and we are unable to provide any
advice about visas.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job
Summary:
At Nimbuscare, we recognise that good
governance can only happen when an organisation sees scrutiny and challenge as
opportunities to learn and improve.
We are seeking an experienced, skilled and compassionate
senior leader for the role of Associate Director of Clinical Governance. You will have experience of clinical governance
in either the NHS and / or Primary Care and be keen to develop your career in a
dynamic, forward thinking, and innovative healthcare provider. You will ensure that you build effective
relationships with regulatory bodies and will support wider system thinking in
this fundamental area.
We are looking for someone who has the skills,
knowledge and judgement to act as an independent and impartial advisor to the
Board of Directors, particularly where challenging issues require resolution.
The successful applicant will see governance as
an enabling function, and one that can support performance by encouraging
conversation and action, built around improving the way we work.
This new role reflects our ambition to
strengthen further our approach to clinical governance. It will be integral in joining up how we
bring together all aspects of governance to inform and improve the care we
provide to our patients.
Main
Duties and Responsibilities:
Keeping
the organisation safe
Providing
independent advice on highly complex and sensitive clinical governance issues
to the Board of Directors
To
develop and implement the framework, systems and processes for sound clinical
governance across the organisation.
Take
responsibility for the development of a continuous cycle of improvement in good
governance, working with Executive and Non-Executive Directors, developing
reporting and assurance processes.
Provide
strategic direction and advice to the Board of Directors and be responsible for
the development of the organisation's clinical governance structure and lead on
the implementation across Nimbuscare. Including CQC requirements and other
national guidance relating to governance.
Be
CQC Registered Manager
Leading
and managing the process for the development, audit and review of the
organisations core policies and guidelines.
Act
as a central point of contact for providing clinical governance information for
bodies.
Draft
strategies, papers, and reports on clinical governance issues for relevant
meetings / committees.
Provide
senior advice to members of the Board, Senior Leaders and Managers and other
staff on clinical governance issues.
Provide
professional judgement on appropriate action in response to any differences of
opinion that arise in relation clinical governance issues.
Remain
abreast of and ensure that Nimbuscare complies with all relevant legislation
and best practice in clinical governance, interpreting national policy and
guidance, advising the Board and others in the organisation accordingly.
To
constructively challenge processes and behaviours in relation to governance,
risk and quality of care, escalating to direct line managers any performance
issues as required.
The job description is provided as an outline
of the key tasks and responsibilities and is not intended to be an exhaustive
list. The job will change over time to reflect the changing needs of Nimbuscare
and its services as well as the personal development of the post holder.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job
Summary:
At Nimbuscare, we recognise that good
governance can only happen when an organisation sees scrutiny and challenge as
opportunities to learn and improve.
We are seeking an experienced, skilled and compassionate
senior leader for the role of Associate Director of Clinical Governance. You will have experience of clinical governance
in either the NHS and / or Primary Care and be keen to develop your career in a
dynamic, forward thinking, and innovative healthcare provider. You will ensure that you build effective
relationships with regulatory bodies and will support wider system thinking in
this fundamental area.
We are looking for someone who has the skills,
knowledge and judgement to act as an independent and impartial advisor to the
Board of Directors, particularly where challenging issues require resolution.
The successful applicant will see governance as
an enabling function, and one that can support performance by encouraging
conversation and action, built around improving the way we work.
This new role reflects our ambition to
strengthen further our approach to clinical governance. It will be integral in joining up how we
bring together all aspects of governance to inform and improve the care we
provide to our patients.
Main
Duties and Responsibilities:
Keeping
the organisation safe
Providing
independent advice on highly complex and sensitive clinical governance issues
to the Board of Directors
To
develop and implement the framework, systems and processes for sound clinical
governance across the organisation.
Take
responsibility for the development of a continuous cycle of improvement in good
governance, working with Executive and Non-Executive Directors, developing
reporting and assurance processes.
Provide
strategic direction and advice to the Board of Directors and be responsible for
the development of the organisation's clinical governance structure and lead on
the implementation across Nimbuscare. Including CQC requirements and other
national guidance relating to governance.
Be
CQC Registered Manager
Leading
and managing the process for the development, audit and review of the
organisations core policies and guidelines.
Act
as a central point of contact for providing clinical governance information for
bodies.
Draft
strategies, papers, and reports on clinical governance issues for relevant
meetings / committees.
Provide
senior advice to members of the Board, Senior Leaders and Managers and other
staff on clinical governance issues.
Provide
professional judgement on appropriate action in response to any differences of
opinion that arise in relation clinical governance issues.
Remain
abreast of and ensure that Nimbuscare complies with all relevant legislation
and best practice in clinical governance, interpreting national policy and
guidance, advising the Board and others in the organisation accordingly.
To
constructively challenge processes and behaviours in relation to governance,
risk and quality of care, escalating to direct line managers any performance
issues as required.
The job description is provided as an outline
of the key tasks and responsibilities and is not intended to be an exhaustive
list. The job will change over time to reflect the changing needs of Nimbuscare
and its services as well as the personal development of the post holder.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Clinical professional qualification
- Educated to master's degree level or equivalent professional specialist knowledge and experience
- Evidence of substantial continuous professional development or equivalent amount of knowledge and experience at a senior management level
Desirable
- An understanding of the Quality Governance Agenda and its impact on patient centred care delivery, quality and service development
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience as a senior leader/ manager
- Significant experience in a governance and compliance role showing understanding of relevant legislation and governance issues in the NHS or Primary Care.
- Preparation, presentation and delivery of business cases
- Experience of preparing and presenting reports for the Board
- Experience of risk management and / or Board assurance
- Evidence of creating successful partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
- Evidence of continued professional development
- An appreciation of clinical audit, risk management and handling of complaints
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Highly effective interpersonal, communication and influencing skills
- Ability to lead effectively
- Ability to adapt to the needs of the service and prioritise a busy workload
- Understanding of non-clinical insurance and indemnity issues
- Evidence of the ability to work as a team member at a variety of professional levels
- Knowledge of the National and local Governance agenda e.g. patient safety, clinical/general risk management, clinical governance and Health & Safety legislation
- Experience and knowledge of current approaches to SI management
Desirable
- Knowledge of the NHS regulatory framework and the legal and statutory requirements
Physical skills
Essential
- Ability to travel between numerous sites
Personal attributes
Essential
- The capacity to be resilient, reliable and calm under pressure
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand issues rapidly, and to explain them clearly and succinctly
- The proven ability to work with significant autonomy and to make decisions based on sound, well informed judgement
- Evidence of your commitment to uphold Nimbuscare values: Care, Accessibility, Excellence, Collaboration, Flexibility, and Integrity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Clinical professional qualification
- Educated to master's degree level or equivalent professional specialist knowledge and experience
- Evidence of substantial continuous professional development or equivalent amount of knowledge and experience at a senior management level
Desirable
- An understanding of the Quality Governance Agenda and its impact on patient centred care delivery, quality and service development
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience as a senior leader/ manager
- Significant experience in a governance and compliance role showing understanding of relevant legislation and governance issues in the NHS or Primary Care.
- Preparation, presentation and delivery of business cases
- Experience of preparing and presenting reports for the Board
- Experience of risk management and / or Board assurance
- Evidence of creating successful partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
- Evidence of continued professional development
- An appreciation of clinical audit, risk management and handling of complaints
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Highly effective interpersonal, communication and influencing skills
- Ability to lead effectively
- Ability to adapt to the needs of the service and prioritise a busy workload
- Understanding of non-clinical insurance and indemnity issues
- Evidence of the ability to work as a team member at a variety of professional levels
- Knowledge of the National and local Governance agenda e.g. patient safety, clinical/general risk management, clinical governance and Health & Safety legislation
- Experience and knowledge of current approaches to SI management
Desirable
- Knowledge of the NHS regulatory framework and the legal and statutory requirements
Physical skills
Essential
- Ability to travel between numerous sites
Personal attributes
Essential
- The capacity to be resilient, reliable and calm under pressure
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand issues rapidly, and to explain them clearly and succinctly
- The proven ability to work with significant autonomy and to make decisions based on sound, well informed judgement
- Evidence of your commitment to uphold Nimbuscare values: Care, Accessibility, Excellence, Collaboration, Flexibility, and 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.
