The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Governance Lead

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Job summary

There is an exciting opportunity to join Care Group 2 (Surgery) as the Clinical Governance Lead. The post holder will support the CSU leadership teams to ensure Clinical Governance Processes are embedded within the Care Group and supporting compliance with governance standards. The role will require you to provide reassurance to the Senior Leadership Team of patient safety incident responses, participation in After Action Reviews, incident investigations, complaint/concern handling. This also includes providing scoping reports, writing incident reports, developing action plans, producing Care Group reports and presenting on behalf of the Care Group as a senior nurse.

Main duties of the job

The Clinical Governance Lead will be part of the Car Group leadership team and the lead Nurse for the Clinical Governance agenda, supporting the clinical teams to ensure that Clinical Governance is embedded by: Co-ordinating Datix incidents/Risk Management, ensuring that Clinical Leads/Matrons/Ward Managers/Service Managers are managing their risks in a timely manner and taking action for any risks identified and ensuring action plans are being embedded. Supporting the management of the risk register. To lead and support others in undertaking Serious Incident/Red/Never Event investigations, supporting root cause analysis, writing and producing reports and actions plans for the Division and the wider Trust Clinical and Quality Improvement Agenda are engaged within the Care Group to support improvements in care with robust governance processes. Supporting the Departments to ensure that infection control standards are maintained and audited within the Division. Support the Senior Nursing Team to deliver learning from incidents, complaints and claims, fostering a culture which engages clinical and non-clinical staff to deliver excellent and high quality services. Support Matrons, Clinical Leads and Service Managers in the investigation of complaints, ensuring that patients/relatives receive complaint responses in a timely manner. Be the Care Group link to the Your Experience team, by weekly meetings and Incident Panel, facilitating responses and panel attendance.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Date posted

05 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-24-05-098

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities

Person Specification

knowledge

Essential

A knowledge of Governance and Risk Management systems and standards
Understanding of the quality standards applicable to the NHS
Proven ability to analyse complex problems
Knowledge of legislation and standards relating to health and safety, security, complaints, claims and incidents
Ability to analyse information with the ability to present findings.
A good understanding of the changing NHS environment
Relevant professional standards/application of the NMC Code.
Knowledge of quality governance systems

Qualifications

Desirable

Training in Root Cause Analysis or experience undertaking investigations

Experience

Essential

Clinical experience relevant to the post
Experience of successfully operating in and delivering priorities in a partnership environment.

Desirable

Experience and knowledge of current approaches to SI management, evidence and awareness of safeguarding, Quality improvement, infection control, pressure ulcer review

Registration

Essential

Registered Nurse /Midwife, 1st level with current NMC Registration.

Person Specification

knowledge

Essential

A knowledge of Governance and Risk Management systems and standards
Understanding of the quality standards applicable to the NHS
Proven ability to analyse complex problems
Knowledge of legislation and standards relating to health and safety, security, complaints, claims and incidents
Ability to analyse information with the ability to present findings.
A good understanding of the changing NHS environment
Relevant professional standards/application of the NMC Code.
Knowledge of quality governance systems

Qualifications

Desirable

Training in Root Cause Analysis or experience undertaking investigations

Experience

Essential

Clinical experience relevant to the post
Experience of successfully operating in and delivering priorities in a partnership environment.

Desirable

Experience and knowledge of current approaches to SI management, evidence and awareness of safeguarding, Quality improvement, infection control, pressure ulcer review

Registration

Essential

Registered Nurse /Midwife, 1st level with current NMC Registration.

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.