Job summary
Are you a Registered Nurse with Gynaecology or Risk Governance experience? UHB has an exciting opportunity for a full time post in Gynaecology Governance.
The role will be to enhance the quality of patient care & achieving consistency in practice with a strong focus on patient safety
The post holder will be responsible for promoting and facilitating effective governance risk & assurance within the gynaecology speciality, they will ensure that recommendations to changes in practice are implemented and embedded in practice.
The postholder will be responsible for co-ordinating clinical risk reviews, managing the Datix reporting system, act as a central point of receipt of all incidents reported, leading on investigations, organising MDTs & round tables reviews.
The post holder will be an active particpant in Senior management meetings for governance
the post holder will require the ability to communicate complex, sensitive & sometimes contentious information to woman and their families.
Main duties of the job
Promote the department by behaving in a positive, professional & open manner
overcome barriers to professional change & lead others through change
Communicate effectively to an appropriate person and significant issues highlighted through the clinical risk review process
Remain objective in achieving desired outcomes
Publising a Gynae risk management newsletter, risk boards & staff updates
Reports to the Clinical Matron
Demonstrates the ability to objectively & critically review & analyse adverse clinical risk incidents & health care near misses
Ensures daily review & robust management of all new incidents, escalating to Matron & CSL
Identify serious clinical incidents & cases that may lead to litigation
Produce timely comprehensive case reports to the corporate governance team
Train & inform staff of clinical risk management
co-ordinate all divisional and local RCAs ensuring appropriate allocation
disseminate the action plans arising from reports, ensuring lessons learned are shared
ensure compliance with duty of candour when required and support staff in their responsibilites to complete
disseminate learning from incidents by means of focus boards, safety briefs, forums, risk meetings etc
Able to identify own strength & weaknesses, recognise the need to be stategic, adaptable & flexible. Deals sensitively with staff members at difficult times
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Professional Registration (RGN/RM)
- i.e. 1st level Nurse
- *Current NMC registration
Desirable
- *Clinical or Risk Management Qualification
- *Professional qualifications in management, quality, project management or governance
Experience
Essential
- *2 years' experience in Gynaecology or Governance
- *Demonstrable experience of dealing effectively with matters of a highly sensitive and confidential nature
- *Experience of communicating and engaging effectively with internal staff and external agencies/stakeholders
- *Experience of leading and managing staff
- *Knowledge and experience in audit
Desirable
- *Some understanding and knowledge of the workings and challenges faced within a Healthcare environment
- *Experience of working in a quality/compliance role
- *Evidence of writing strategies, policies, procedures and guidelines
- *Evidence of report writing and the ability to produce high quality comprehensive reports to senior management level
- *Demonstrable experience in managing risk
- *Track record of leading and facilitating change, meeting strict deadlines, working under pressure and dealing with conflicting priorities
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Self-motivated and able to use initiative
- *Able to work on a number of projects simultaneously
- *Strong teamwork ethic
- *Able to work under pressure and to deadlines
- *Commitment to continuous professional development
- *Flexible and approachable
- *A commitment to the vision and values of UHB
Desirable
- *Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends to fulfil the requirements of the post
- *A full driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Professional Registration (RGN/RM)
- i.e. 1st level Nurse
- *Current NMC registration
Desirable
- *Clinical or Risk Management Qualification
- *Professional qualifications in management, quality, project management or governance
Experience
Essential
- *2 years' experience in Gynaecology or Governance
- *Demonstrable experience of dealing effectively with matters of a highly sensitive and confidential nature
- *Experience of communicating and engaging effectively with internal staff and external agencies/stakeholders
- *Experience of leading and managing staff
- *Knowledge and experience in audit
Desirable
- *Some understanding and knowledge of the workings and challenges faced within a Healthcare environment
- *Experience of working in a quality/compliance role
- *Evidence of writing strategies, policies, procedures and guidelines
- *Evidence of report writing and the ability to produce high quality comprehensive reports to senior management level
- *Demonstrable experience in managing risk
- *Track record of leading and facilitating change, meeting strict deadlines, working under pressure and dealing with conflicting priorities
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Self-motivated and able to use initiative
- *Able to work on a number of projects simultaneously
- *Strong teamwork ethic
- *Able to work under pressure and to deadlines
- *Commitment to continuous professional development
- *Flexible and approachable
- *A commitment to the vision and values of UHB
Desirable
- *Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends to fulfil the requirements of the post
- *A full driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use
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
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).
