Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.
Open only to applicants from Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS system, which is limited to Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Southern Health FT, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton FT, Solent NHS Trust, South Central Ambulance Service or Hampshire Hospitals FT.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Division C as a Divisional Governance Manager. Working closely with the divisional and care group management teams, and staff members across the Trust, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day delivery and development of the governance agenda across Division C, whilst focusing specifically around those workstreams related to Maternity and Neonatal services.
Division C encompasses the care groups of Child Health, Women and Newborn and Clinical Support Services, as well as Trust Outpatients. This is a broad and varied division that includes inpatient and outpatient, local and regional, elective and emergency services, and pathways. It employs a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professionals, and strong collaborative working is core to the ethos of this Division. Sitting in the centre of this is the governance team who support these services to self-regulate the care and treatment provided. We are a small team of 7 who are eager to embrace the Trust values and deliver excellence in healthcare.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
Specific to this role is the suitability for agile working which is a mixture of on-site and remote working. In addition, we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London's and 14 schools are rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for someone who is passionate about improving patient care and putting patients first. You will need to be an effective communicator with the confidence to present complex and sensitive information to a wide range of audiences including senior divisional and trust management.
Being exceptionally organised with a high attention to detail and being able to thrive in a fast paced environment, adapting and prioritising workloads at short notice are important facets of this role.
We are seeking someone who is able to think critically, analytically, strategically, and innovatively; who is motivated to work autonomously and self-start, as well as work effectively as part of a team inspiring those around them.
Candidates from non-clinical backgrounds must have a good understanding around the national safety agenda, specifically in relation to both maternity and neonatal services.
This exciting opportunity is ideally suited to candidates looking to use their knowledge of governance and quality to provide leadership within the Division and to report and contribute to corporate work streams and governance forums.
The successful candidate will advise the Divisional Management Team and develop plans for change in practice, policies, and procedures as necessary. The role has a broad scope encompassing many elements patient safety, risk management, clinical effectiveness and outcomes, patient experience, compliance with regulatory requirements against others.
You will provide line management and leadership to all members of the divisional governance team.
You will oversee all workstreams within the governance portfolio ensuring that risks and gaps in compliance are proactively identified and addressed.Undertaking patient safety investigations with a focus on a systems-based learning approach and just culture is a vital component of this role.You will be responsible for maintaining a robust risk management programme in collaboration with the clinical teams.
You will act as an expert lead in governance advising clinical and management teams to ensure that internal and external regulations are adhered to.
In addition to working within this Division we regularly interlink with the wider Trust and corporate functions and build relationships with staff at all levels and professions. Based out of Princess Anne Hospital we work Monday to Friday, usually within core working hours, but with some flexibility to work evenings or weekends on rare occasions dependent on service demands.
Utilising your significant experience and expertise in governance and risk, you will lead in driving forward the governance agenda within the Division, working in collaboration with the clinical teams to support them in delivering world-class care to all of our patients. You will be highly motivated, able to work as an individual and as part of a team, passionate about improving patient care, and able to utilise complex and sensitive information from incidents, risks and complaints to drive change.
If you feel that this role is for you then we look forward to hearing from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for someone who is passionate about improving patient care and putting patients first. You will need to be an effective communicator with the confidence to present complex and sensitive information to a wide range of audiences including senior divisional and trust management.
Being exceptionally organised with a high attention to detail and being able to thrive in a fast paced environment, adapting and prioritising workloads at short notice are important facets of this role.
We are seeking someone who is able to think critically, analytically, strategically, and innovatively; who is motivated to work autonomously and self-start, as well as work effectively as part of a team inspiring those around them.
Candidates from non-clinical backgrounds must have a good understanding around the national safety agenda, specifically in relation to both maternity and neonatal services.
This exciting opportunity is ideally suited to candidates looking to use their knowledge of governance and quality to provide leadership within the Division and to report and contribute to corporate work streams and governance forums.
The successful candidate will advise the Divisional Management Team and develop plans for change in practice, policies, and procedures as necessary. The role has a broad scope encompassing many elements patient safety, risk management, clinical effectiveness and outcomes, patient experience, compliance with regulatory requirements against others.
You will provide line management and leadership to all members of the divisional governance team.
You will oversee all workstreams within the governance portfolio ensuring that risks and gaps in compliance are proactively identified and addressed.Undertaking patient safety investigations with a focus on a systems-based learning approach and just culture is a vital component of this role.You will be responsible for maintaining a robust risk management programme in collaboration with the clinical teams.
You will act as an expert lead in governance advising clinical and management teams to ensure that internal and external regulations are adhered to.
In addition to working within this Division we regularly interlink with the wider Trust and corporate functions and build relationships with staff at all levels and professions. Based out of Princess Anne Hospital we work Monday to Friday, usually within core working hours, but with some flexibility to work evenings or weekends on rare occasions dependent on service demands.
Utilising your significant experience and expertise in governance and risk, you will lead in driving forward the governance agenda within the Division, working in collaboration with the clinical teams to support them in delivering world-class care to all of our patients. You will be highly motivated, able to work as an individual and as part of a team, passionate about improving patient care, and able to utilise complex and sensitive information from incidents, risks and complaints to drive change.
If you feel that this role is for you then we look forward to hearing from you.
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- First Degree level or equivalent level of relevant experience
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Master's degree
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Experience working at a senior level within acute NHS setting
- Practical experience in at least one area of clinical governance (eg clinical risk management, complaints, clinical effectiveness, patient involvement training and development)
- Experience of managing projects, deadlines and fluctuating workloads
- Line management experience
Desirable
- Experience of developing and delivering training programmes
- Clinical or operational management background
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office software
- Methodical mind set/project management experience
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- First Degree level or equivalent level of relevant experience
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Master's degree
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Experience working at a senior level within acute NHS setting
- Practical experience in at least one area of clinical governance (eg clinical risk management, complaints, clinical effectiveness, patient involvement training and development)
- Experience of managing projects, deadlines and fluctuating workloads
- Line management experience
Desirable
- Experience of developing and delivering training programmes
- Clinical or operational management background
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office software
- Methodical mind set/project management experience
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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).
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).
