Assurance Manager

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an outstanding individual to work as the Assurance Manager for South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a programme of work to support providing assurance to the Trust, ensuring it is compliant with regulatory requirements and key priorities set out in the Quality Strategy.

Main duties of the job

The role is broad ranging, including coordinating and delivering the Trusts CQC Assurance Programme, central oversight of governance and risk management. Excellent planning and coordination skills to deliver key pieces of work within tight deadlines are essential. The Assurance Manager will manage a portfolio of work as delegated by the Head of Risk and Assurance, with line management responsibility of the staff within the Assurance Team.

Candidates must be educated to degree level, supported by post-graduate study or equivalent level of experience. The post holder is required to have substantial experience of data collection, analysis and report writing skills, with confidence to present these to groups where necessary. Proficient and advanced IT skills are essential to carry the role out to a high standard.

If you are interested in the role and want to know more, please contact Kay Hodgson, Head of Assurance, on kay.hodgson@nhs.net

Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visitGov.UKfor further information

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

Date posted

29 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year pro rata for part time - 30 hours per week

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9155-CRAC-0424-64

Job locations

South Tyneside District Hospital

Harton Lane

South Shields

NE34 0PL

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is responsible for leading a programme of work to support providing assurance to the Trust that it is compliant with regulatory requirements and the key priorities set out in the Quality Strategy.

The key areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to, coordinating and delivering the Assurance Programme, oversight and reporting of the Central Alert System (CAS) process and central oversight and governance of risk management.

The Assurance Manager will manage a portfolio of work as delegated by the Head of Assurance, with line management responsibility of the staff within the Assurance Team.

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Assurance Manager will manage a portfolio of work as delegated by the Head of Assurance, with line management responsibility of the staff within the Assurance Team.

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working within NHS/healthcare setting
Substantial experience of data collection, analysis and presentation into formal reports
Experience of effectively managing people
Experience of using electronic integrated risk management systems
Experience of conducting audits

Desirable

Experience of using Datix risk management system
Risk management /experience

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to Degree level, supported by post graduate study or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
Evidence of ongoing CPD

Desirable

Extensive knowledge of NHS policy, regulatory frameworks, standards, governance processes

Skills

Essential

Project management skills
Proven leadership skills
Excellent analytical and report writing skills
Ability to work manage own workload to tight deadlines
Advanced IT skills, proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages

Personal Qualities

Essential

High level of interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to process highly complex information quickly
Ability to work automonomously as well as part of a multidisciplinary team

Attitude

Essential

Flexible and professional approach to work
Enthusiastic and self-motivated
Positive can do attitude
Ability to deal with changes
Personal resilience and integrity

Other

Essential

There is a requirement for the job holder to be able to travel independently to various sites, where required

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working within NHS/healthcare setting
Substantial experience of data collection, analysis and presentation into formal reports
Experience of effectively managing people
Experience of using electronic integrated risk management systems
Experience of conducting audits

Desirable

Experience of using Datix risk management system
Risk management /experience

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to Degree level, supported by post graduate study or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
Evidence of ongoing CPD