Job summary
We are looking for a committed and
motivated individual to join our existing team of Clinical Governance
Facilitators.
You will play a key role in supporting
a range of activities that demonstrate and promote clinical effectiveness. You
will be expected to give guidance and practical support to clinical staff on national
and local clinical audits, service evaluations, NICE guidance assessments and
the writing of clinical guidelines.
You may also help staff who wish to
conduct local patient surveys. You will attend local clinical governance
meetings and promote the support you can offer to clinical teams. You may also
be involved in work to ensure implementation of some of our corporate
policies.
We are a busy corporate team and you
will gain valuable experience of a range of clinical effectiveness tools and
techniques.
If this feels like your next career move,
then we would be delighted to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Applicants must
hold a degree or equivalent, with at least 5 years experience working in a
healthcare / quality improvement setting. Excellent communication, analytical
and informatics skills are essential. Applicants must be able to work under
pressure and have an adaptive style to deliver a diverse workload.
You will be
expected to establish and maintain positive working relationships with clinical
colleagues and communicate clearly and effectively at all levels of the
organisation. Ideally, you will be someone who is enthusiastic and motivated
with a positive outlook, who can work flexibly and has a genuine desire to make
a difference.
You have the
opportunity to build lasting and trusted relationships with specialties and
have the benefit from expertise already existing in the department.
The role
requires flexibility and a good team ethos. There is also scope for teaching in
key areas that support clinical effectiveness throughout the Trust.
About us
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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 8,600 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. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Generally,
to facilitate the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of clinical
governance across the Trust, including national and local clinical audits,
service evaluations, clinical guidelines, patient surveys, patient information
and other related activities
Specifically,
to provide analytical knowledge to investigate and review variations in
clinical performance, i.e. mortality, sepsis management and to write reports to
help others understand the Trust position and suggest what actions that need to
be taken
To
provide support to or deputise for the Head of Clinical Effectiveness in a
range of clinical governance activities as deemed appropriate to the
department
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Job description
Job responsibilities
Generally,
to facilitate the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of clinical
governance across the Trust, including national and local clinical audits,
service evaluations, clinical guidelines, patient surveys, patient information
and other related activities
Specifically,
to provide analytical knowledge to investigate and review variations in
clinical performance, i.e. mortality, sepsis management and to write reports to
help others understand the Trust position and suggest what actions that need to
be taken
To
provide support to or deputise for the Head of Clinical Effectiveness in a
range of clinical governance activities as deemed appropriate to the
department
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree covering relevant areas of health, quality & improvement or related relevant experience.
- Detailed knowledge of the components of clinical governance.
- A portfolio of ongoing and continuous professional and educational development.
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical information (benchmarking) systems
Experience
Essential
- At least 5 years working in a healthcare / quality improvement setting.
- Minimum of 2 years experience at senior clinical level (or managerial level equivalent).
- Clear understanding of the Clinical Governance process.
- Demonstrate a track record of achievements and delivered results.
- Knowledge/ experience of service improvement (clinical audit).
- Oral and written presentations and delivering training.
- Experience of managing change.
Desirable
- NHS Experience
- Project management experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Leadership skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and general all round people management skills.
- Project management skills.
- Change management skills.
- Organisational and analytical skills.
- Able to motivate and enthuse.
- Ability to work as a team and autonomously.
- Presentation and facilitation skills.
- Well developed IT skills, i.e. experience of using Excel and Access.
- Understanding of data administration good practice guidelines.
- Report writing skills.
- High degree of personal motivation.
- Strong commitment to Clinical Governance.
- Methodical and analytical approach.
- Enthusiastic and confident.
- Team player.
- Open and honest.
- Able to use tact with others.
Physical skills
Essential
- Frequent use of a VDU for prolonged periods of time when analysing complex data, reviewing database applications, and drafting written reports.
- The need for proficient and accurate keyboard skills when dealing with complex data sets and other information.
- Occasional prolonged concentration is required, but will also have to deal with frequent interruptions, competing demands and tight deadlines.
- Working with other departments across a range of hospital and community sites.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree covering relevant areas of health, quality & improvement or related relevant experience.
- Detailed knowledge of the components of clinical governance.
- A portfolio of ongoing and continuous professional and educational development.
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical information (benchmarking) systems
Experience
Essential
- At least 5 years working in a healthcare / quality improvement setting.
- Minimum of 2 years experience at senior clinical level (or managerial level equivalent).
- Clear understanding of the Clinical Governance process.
- Demonstrate a track record of achievements and delivered results.
- Knowledge/ experience of service improvement (clinical audit).
- Oral and written presentations and delivering training.
- Experience of managing change.
Desirable
- NHS Experience
- Project management experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Leadership skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and general all round people management skills.
- Project management skills.
- Change management skills.
- Organisational and analytical skills.
- Able to motivate and enthuse.
- Ability to work as a team and autonomously.
- Presentation and facilitation skills.
- Well developed IT skills, i.e. experience of using Excel and Access.
- Understanding of data administration good practice guidelines.
- Report writing skills.
- High degree of personal motivation.
- Strong commitment to Clinical Governance.
- Methodical and analytical approach.
- Enthusiastic and confident.
- Team player.
- Open and honest.
- Able to use tact with others.
Physical skills
Essential
- Frequent use of a VDU for prolonged periods of time when analysing complex data, reviewing database applications, and drafting written reports.
- The need for proficient and accurate keyboard skills when dealing with complex data sets and other information.
- Occasional prolonged concentration is required, but will also have to deal with frequent interruptions, competing demands and tight deadlines.
- Working with other departments across a range of hospital and community sites.
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