Job summary
To lead the Clinical Governance agenda within the Clinical Imaging, Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering Directorate. This covers those systems and processes for monitoring and improving services, clinical governance including risk management, clinical audit, clinical effectiveness programs, education, training, regulatory compliance, and accreditation.
Specifically the post holder will provide multidisciplinary clinical staff with the support to effectively implement the principles and practice of clinical governance across all its component parts in a clinical setting, within a framework which uses information to guide reflection, leading to action and outcomes monitoring.
Main duties of the job
Provide multidisciplinary clinical staff with the support to effectively implement the principles and practice of clinical governance.
Lead on the development and implementation of the directorate clinical governance programme aimed at improving the quality of clinical care.
Take lead responsibility for risk management across the Directorate.
Line management of the Directorate Governance Team
About us
The Radiology Service is the largest of the three services within Clinical Imaging, Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering (CLIMP), with an establishment of approximately 580 WTE based at Guy's Hospital, St Thomas' Hospital, Evelina Hospital, and Guy's Cancer Centre. The service provides the full range of radiology modalities across the estate. The service is subdivided into Diagnostic Radiology, Paediatric Radiology and Interventional Radiology, with separate Clinical Service Leads for each area. It operates out of 7 fixed locations and, additionally, provides remote imaging support in theatres, wards and day surgery units. Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Radiology support is provided 24 hours per day 365 days per year. The Service is one of the largest in the country and plays an active role in supporting both medical and allied health professionals' training. The Interventional Radiology department, in particular, is recognised as a leading European centre, undertaking the broadest range of procedures. The department performs over 500,000 procedures for the Trust, Primary Care and other institutions per annum. We support a wide range of Clinical Specialists, as well as offering diagnostic guidance. The Department has an international reputation for innovation and early introduction of new technology and procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To lead the Clinical Governance agenda within the Directorate. This covers those systems and processes for monitoring and improving services, including user and public involvement, risk management, clinical audit, clinical effectiveness programs, staffing and staff involvement, education and training and the use of information.
Specifically the post holder will provide multidisciplinary clinical staff with the support to effectively implement the principles and practice of clinical governance across all its component parts in a clinical setting, within a framework which uses information to guide reflection, leading to action and outcomes monitoring.
The post holder will undertake these functions under the line management of the Head of Nursing, working in conjunction with the General Manager and Clinical Director.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To lead the Clinical Governance agenda within the Directorate. This covers those systems and processes for monitoring and improving services, including user and public involvement, risk management, clinical audit, clinical effectiveness programs, staffing and staff involvement, education and training and the use of information.
Specifically the post holder will provide multidisciplinary clinical staff with the support to effectively implement the principles and practice of clinical governance across all its component parts in a clinical setting, within a framework which uses information to guide reflection, leading to action and outcomes monitoring.
The post holder will undertake these functions under the line management of the Head of Nursing, working in conjunction with the General Manager and Clinical Director.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in relevant subject or equivalent experience
- Experience of working at Masters level
Desirable
Previous experience
Essential
- Experience of B7 or above in a relevant role - Clinical Governance
Skills/ Knowledge/Ability
Essential
- Thorough understanding of the principles and practice of clinical governance systems, required outputs and their use to improve clinical practice.
- Proven ability to analyse complex problems and to develop and successfully implement practical and workable solutions to address them.
- Ability to think and plan strategically, tactically and creatively, and to prioritise work programs in the face of competing demands;
- A strong sense of personal and team accountability coupled with a clear understanding of the boundaries around delegated authority;
- Ability to collaborate constructively with internal and external partners to create the conditions for successful partnership working;
- A good understanding of the changing NHS environment
- Well- developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams, and have them understand the Trust's and your performance expectations.
- Experience of managing conflict and difficult situations and knowledge of a wide range of problem solving techniques.
- Ability to be flexible and to look beyond existing structures, ways of working, boundaries and organisations to produce more effective and innovative service delivery and partnerships
- Sound political judgement and astuteness in understanding and working with complex policy, and diverse interest groups, and common sense in knowing when to brief "up the line".
- A commitment to improving services through an ability to sustain a clear performance focus on achieving demanding goals.
- Excellent inter-personal and communication skills with good listening skills and an ability to work with a wide range of professions.
- Strong written communication skills including report writing and presentation of information.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in relevant subject or equivalent experience
- Experience of working at Masters level
Desirable
Previous experience
Essential
- Experience of B7 or above in a relevant role - Clinical Governance
Skills/ Knowledge/Ability
Essential
- Thorough understanding of the principles and practice of clinical governance systems, required outputs and their use to improve clinical practice.
- Proven ability to analyse complex problems and to develop and successfully implement practical and workable solutions to address them.
- Ability to think and plan strategically, tactically and creatively, and to prioritise work programs in the face of competing demands;
- A strong sense of personal and team accountability coupled with a clear understanding of the boundaries around delegated authority;
- Ability to collaborate constructively with internal and external partners to create the conditions for successful partnership working;
- A good understanding of the changing NHS environment
- Well- developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams, and have them understand the Trust's and your performance expectations.
- Experience of managing conflict and difficult situations and knowledge of a wide range of problem solving techniques.
- Ability to be flexible and to look beyond existing structures, ways of working, boundaries and organisations to produce more effective and innovative service delivery and partnerships
- Sound political judgement and astuteness in understanding and working with complex policy, and diverse interest groups, and common sense in knowing when to brief "up the line".
- A commitment to improving services through an ability to sustain a clear performance focus on achieving demanding goals.
- Excellent inter-personal and communication skills with good listening skills and an ability to work with a wide range of professions.
- Strong written communication skills including report writing and presentation of information.
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).
