Job summary
This is a varied and exciting opportunity for a forward thinking and enthusiastic candidate to join our Divisional Governance Teams for a 6 month period in a fixed term or seconded post.
The successful candidate will provide support to the clinical team working within the Family Services Division; the role will support governance and risk management processes, utilising the Datix system to provide accurate data, identify areas where focus is needed to drive improvement and provide assurance to both clinical and management teams.
The role will support the staff, Unit Managers, Lead Nurses and Governance Team to continue to develop the patient focussed safety culture which puts our patients at the centre of everything we do.
The successful applicant will work alongside the leadership teams, providing the Divisional Management Team with information and assurance relating to incidents, investigations, action plans and risk registers.
The successful candidate will support the Divisional Governance Manager to deliver on patient safety requirements, including Risk & Governance, staff engagement, patient engagement and quality improvement agendas.
Main duties of the job
You will manage data to monitor key Governance outputs, preparing and presenting information for Directorate and Divisional meetings and to feed back to clinical teams.
You will be empowered to contribute to the continuous development of governance processes for the Family Services Division.
The successful candidate will contribute to:
- Supporting investigations for incidents and complaints
- Reports for the Division, Care Organisation and external agencies.
- Support clinical teams to meet governance responsibilities for incident management, completion of investigation reports, embedding learning from investigations so that patients receive improved quality of care.
- Support the patient safety agenda by participating in audit and quality improvement initiatives.
- Support guideline/policy development and timely review, ensuring that guidelines and policies to reflect national recommendations and best practice.
Actively participate in Directorate and Divisional meetings relevant to the role.
Post holder may be required to work at any acute or community based NCA location.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
This vacancy is open to those who have a current NMC PIN to practice as an Registered Nurse or Midwife in the UK, or those who are currently enrolled on a course which means they expect to receive their full NMC PIN within the next 3 months. Please note an NMC PRN PIN is not a full NMC PIN and would not fulfil the essential criteria for this role.
The NCA can no longer accept applications from International Nurses and Midwives who are yet to complete all competencies needed to receivea full NMC PIN to practice in the UK as we have paused our OSCE programme indefinitely. To learn more about how you can gain a full NMC PIN to be eligible to apply for our vacancies in the future, please see the NMC website:https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/joining-the-register/register-nurse-midwife/trained-outside-uk/how-to-guide/
We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and return your application form as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
This vacancy is open to those who have a current NMC PIN to practice as an Registered Nurse or Midwife in the UK, or those who are currently enrolled on a course which means they expect to receive their full NMC PIN within the next 3 months. Please note an NMC PRN PIN is not a full NMC PIN and would not fulfil the essential criteria for this role.
The NCA can no longer accept applications from International Nurses and Midwives who are yet to complete all competencies needed to receivea full NMC PIN to practice in the UK as we have paused our OSCE programme indefinitely. To learn more about how you can gain a full NMC PIN to be eligible to apply for our vacancies in the future, please see the NMC website:https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/joining-the-register/register-nurse-midwife/trained-outside-uk/how-to-guide/
We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and return your application form as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with NMC
- Post-basic qualification to minimum diploma standard or equivalent level gained by experience
Desirable
- Evidence of having undertaken relevant further study or training as required for the post
- Governance Training
- Degree in health related speciality
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential
- Substantial post-registration experience in a leadership role
- Good communication skills
- I.T skills computer literate
- Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the Governance processes
Desirable
- Managing change
- Leadership skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with NMC
- Post-basic qualification to minimum diploma standard or equivalent level gained by experience
Desirable
- Evidence of having undertaken relevant further study or training as required for the post
- Governance Training
- Degree in health related speciality
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential
- Substantial post-registration experience in a leadership role
- Good communication skills
- I.T skills computer literate
- Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the Governance processes
Desirable
- Managing change
- Leadership skills
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional 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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).