Job summary
Are you passionate about delivering high quality patient centred care? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Nurse for Quality, Audit & Risk to join our committed Senior Leadership Team on a permanent, full-time basis. The hospital comprises of a well-equipped theatre & purpose-built procedure room, outpatients department, minor injury and illness unit and x-ray. You will be working with a compassionate team committed to delivering the best in care and rated Good by the Care Quality Commission. As we continue to expand the services we offer, we are seeking an experienced Lead Nurse for Quality, Audit & Risk.
About the Trust
Tetbury Hospital is an independent healthcare provider in the heart of the Cotswolds providing an established day surgery service to patients who choose to have their NHS surgery at Tetbury. The hospital is highly regarded by our visiting consulting body who provide a wide range of specialities including ophthalmic, general and gynaecological surgery. The primary focus of the hospital is the NHS services we provide across our outpatients, day surgery and minor injury and illness unit. In addition to our NHS funded services, we offer private health care to insured or self-pay patients. Tetbury Hospital Is a respected partner in the Gloucestershire health and care system and valued by staff and patients for the high quality, personalised care that we are proud to offer.
Main duties of the job
Benefits
- Pay in line with agenda for change
- Enrolment into pension scheme or continuation of NHS pension scheme
- Professional development and progression opportunities
- No on call, evening or weekend working required
- Flexible approach to working patterns
- Staff bonus scheme
About You
We are looking for an experienced Healthcare Practitioner / Registered Nurse who is HCPC/NMC registered and able to demonstrate current clinical and audit knowledge.
The ideal candidate for this role will have:
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- A passion for providing high quality care
- Evidence of working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team
- A flexible approach to work, and a positive attitude
To find out more about this role or to arrange a visit to the hospital please contact Oliver Catchpole at olivercatchpole@tetburyhospital.co.uk
Applications for this role will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and therefore the closing date on the advert is indicative only.
Please note that offers of employment are subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
The Trust is committed to equality and diversity in employment and is a mindful Employer. The Trust is committed to improving the working lives of its staff and may have flexible working options available.
About us
Tetbury Hospital is an independent healthcare provider in
the heart of the Cotswolds providing an established day surgery service to
patients who choose to have their NHS surgery at Tetbury.
The hospital is highly regarded by our visiting consulting
body who provide a wide range of specialities including ophthalmic, general and
gynaecological surgery.
The primary focus of the hospital is the NHS services
we provide across our outpatients, day surgery and minor injury and illness
unit. In addition to our NHS funded services, we offer private health
care to insured or self-pay patients.
Tetbury Hospital Is a respected partner in the
Gloucestershire health and care system and valued by staff and patients for the
high quality, personalised care that we are proud to offer.
Tetbury Hospital Trust is ambitious about the future and is
committed to investing in our workforce to ensure they have the resources and
tools they need to deliver high-quality services.
Tetbury Hospital Trust provides high-quality, safe services
on behalf of the NHS and for private patients.
We are proud of our hardworking and committed people that
work together to put patient care at the heart of everything they do.
As an organisation, we pledge to listen, collaborate, and
value the role that all our people play in achieving our vision to always
deliver exceptional patient care.
If you are as passionate about patient care as we are, we
would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key tasks
Lead the clinical audit programme and provide assurance of the quality and safety of the services provided by the Trust.
Lead and develop the Trusts quality strategy and agenda.
Work with the Clinical Lead (Matron) and other clinical managers to develop clinical guidelines, policies and procedures relating to the clinical services provided by the Trust.
Use expert knowledge, practice and critical judgement skills to continuously seek to identify and develop areas where current practice could be modified to improve patient outcomes.
Oversee complaints and investigations monitoring the implementation of action plans agreed as a result of complaints or incidents.
Implement systems to collect and review patient and user feedback, identifying relevant actions to continually improve patient and user experience.
Produce and share the annual Quality Account for the Trust.
Attend various meetings/committees, in order to provide specialist knowledge on patient safety and provide assurance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key tasks
Lead the clinical audit programme and provide assurance of the quality and safety of the services provided by the Trust.
Lead and develop the Trusts quality strategy and agenda.
Work with the Clinical Lead (Matron) and other clinical managers to develop clinical guidelines, policies and procedures relating to the clinical services provided by the Trust.
Use expert knowledge, practice and critical judgement skills to continuously seek to identify and develop areas where current practice could be modified to improve patient outcomes.
Oversee complaints and investigations monitoring the implementation of action plans agreed as a result of complaints or incidents.
Implement systems to collect and review patient and user feedback, identifying relevant actions to continually improve patient and user experience.
Produce and share the annual Quality Account for the Trust.
Attend various meetings/committees, in order to provide specialist knowledge on patient safety and provide assurance.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of quality risk and audit agenda.
- Experience of working at a Senior Leadership Team level.
- Experience of project management and team leadership.
- Experience of regulatory framework systems and processes.
- Experience and understanding of clinical audit methodologies.
- Evidence of managing change and change management.
- Knowledge of the NHS Patient Safety Incident Reporting Framework (PSIRF)
Other
Essential
- To be aware of all aspects of statutory responsibilities, e.g. health and safety, data protection, manual handling.
- Able to fulfil clinical occupational health requirements.
Qualifications
Essential
- Healthcare professional. Registration / Registered Nurse.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Evidence of working at degree level or relevant experience.
- National Patient Safety Level 4 or willingness to work towards.
- Experience of safeguarding adults and children.
Desirable
- Have or working towards a management/leadership qualification.
- Project management qualification, i.e. PRINCE.
- Level 4 safeguarding adults and children.
Flexibility
Essential
- Able to work flexibly on own initiative or as part of a team.
- Able to work with competing and changing demands.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Strong communication skills and ability to articulate with advanced written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to establish credibility with a wide range of stakeholders, both internally and externally.
- Strong organisational skills and managing competing priorities.
- Competent IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office package and demonstratable use of Microsoft Excel and Word systems.
- Ability to adapt communication styles to suit a variety of audiences
- and stakeholders.
- Able to manage challenging situations and hold difficult conversations.
- Ability to interpret data from a variety of sources and translate for different audiences.
- Ability to respond positively to change and promote new ways of working.
- Strong leadership skills, including the ability to influence and negotiate.
- Ability to think strategically and deliver on strategic objectives.
- Ability to prepare and construct Board-level reports.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of quality risk and audit agenda.
- Experience of working at a Senior Leadership Team level.
- Experience of project management and team leadership.
- Experience of regulatory framework systems and processes.
- Experience and understanding of clinical audit methodologies.
- Evidence of managing change and change management.
- Knowledge of the NHS Patient Safety Incident Reporting Framework (PSIRF)
Other
Essential
- To be aware of all aspects of statutory responsibilities, e.g. health and safety, data protection, manual handling.
- Able to fulfil clinical occupational health requirements.
Qualifications
Essential
- Healthcare professional. Registration / Registered Nurse.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Evidence of working at degree level or relevant experience.
- National Patient Safety Level 4 or willingness to work towards.
- Experience of safeguarding adults and children.
Desirable
- Have or working towards a management/leadership qualification.
- Project management qualification, i.e. PRINCE.
- Level 4 safeguarding adults and children.
Flexibility
Essential
- Able to work flexibly on own initiative or as part of a team.
- Able to work with competing and changing demands.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Strong communication skills and ability to articulate with advanced written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to establish credibility with a wide range of stakeholders, both internally and externally.
- Strong organisational skills and managing competing priorities.
- Competent IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office package and demonstratable use of Microsoft Excel and Word systems.
- Ability to adapt communication styles to suit a variety of audiences
- and stakeholders.
- Able to manage challenging situations and hold difficult conversations.
- Ability to interpret data from a variety of sources and translate for different audiences.
- Ability to respond positively to change and promote new ways of working.
- Strong leadership skills, including the ability to influence and negotiate.
- Ability to think strategically and deliver on strategic objectives.
- Ability to prepare and construct Board-level reports.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
