Job summary
Quality and Governance Manager
We are offering an exciting opportunity for this pivotal role in the Integrated Governance Unit. Working closely with the Assistant Director of Integrated Governance, Corporate team and Divisional leaders you willlead and develop clinical governance in the clinical divisions across TGICFT.
We are looking for an inspirational, kind and compassionate leaders who who will develop a skilled team to deliver the Trust's objectives and aims in relation to governance.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will lead and develop a system of clinical governance management as part of an integrated organisational governance framework and promote a patient-centred, learning and safety culture across all services provided by the Divisions.
The post-holder will support the management of risk at all levels at Divisional level across the Division and be a key member of the Divisional Governance Group.
The post-holder will provide specialist advice to support the Divisional Management team to meet quality standards, risk, complaints and incident management standards appropriate to their specialty. The post holder will support with incident management and investigation in line with the Serious Incident Framework (2015) and following this the National PSIRF and support the Division and organisation to transition to the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework in line with organisational plans. Following the Trust wide implementation of the PSIRF the post holder will be required to undertake necessary training to lead and support investigations and to provide support and guidance to others.
The post-holder will work within a larger Integrated Governance Team including other Divisional Governance and Quality Managers, with the aim of shared learning. The post-holder will also support the central legal team, complaints and risk and safety teams to ensure compliance with regard to key metrics is met.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Safety
- Care
- Respect
- Communication
- Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will lead and develop a system of clinical governance management as part of an integrated organisational governance framework and promote a patient-centred, learning and safety culture across all services provided by the Divisions.
The post-holder will support the management of risk at all levels at Divisional level across the Division and be a key member of the Divisional Governance Group.
The post-holder will provide specialist advice to support the Divisional Management team to meet quality standards, risk, complaints and incident management standards appropriate to their specialty. The post holder will support with incident management and investigation in line with the Serious Incident Framework (2015) and following this the National PSIRF and support the Division and organisation to transition to the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework in line with organisational plans. Following the Trust wide implementation of the PSIRF the post holder will be required to undertake necessary training to lead and support investigations and to provide support and guidance to others.
The post-holder will work within a larger Integrated Governance Team including other Divisional Governance and Quality Managers, with the aim of shared learning. The post-holder will also support the central legal team, complaints and risk and safety teams to ensure compliance with regard to key metrics is met.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will lead and develop a system of clinical governance management as part of an integrated organisational governance framework and promote a patient-centred, learning and safety culture across all services provided by the Divisions.
The post-holder will support the management of risk at all levels at Divisional level across the Division and be a key member of the Divisional Governance Group.
The post-holder will provide specialist advice to support the Divisional Management team to meet quality standards, risk, complaints and incident management standards appropriate to their specialty. The post holder will support with incident management and investigation in line with the Serious Incident Framework (2015) and following this the National PSIRF and support the Division and organisation to transition to the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework in line with organisational plans. Following the Trust wide implementation of the PSIRF the post holder will be required to undertake necessary training to lead and support investigations and to provide support and guidance to others.
The post-holder will work within a larger Integrated Governance Team including other Divisional Governance and Quality Managers, with the aim of shared learning. The post-holder will also support the central legal team, complaints and risk and safety teams to ensure compliance with regard to key metrics is met.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Master degree in relevant subject (e.g. health studies, management, quality improvement, leadership, patient safety) and/or equivalent work experience
- Evidence of frequent and continuing professional/leadership development
- Computer based qualification/project management qualification
Desirable
- Registered healthcare professional
- Management / leadership qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working within the NHS or similar organisation and in a Governance role
- Understanding of the importance and application of external guidance, governance and improvement initiatives e.g. NPSA, NHSLA, NICE, SI Framework, PSIRF investigations and tools
- Extensive knowledge of working practices in an Acute Trust both within the community and hospital environment
- A sound knowledge of the principles of governance
- Demonstrable success in working for a complex organisation including experience in: oProtocol/policy development and implementation oGovernance, risk and complaint
- Experience and evidence of leadership and motivational skills - able to work effectively across teams; ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals.
Desirable
- Experience in developing and delivering training
- High level of analytical skills
- Knowledge of Safeguard Ulysses software system or similar risk management system
- Driving licence/ ability to drive with own means of transport in working hours
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Master degree in relevant subject (e.g. health studies, management, quality improvement, leadership, patient safety) and/or equivalent work experience
- Evidence of frequent and continuing professional/leadership development
- Computer based qualification/project management qualification
Desirable
- Registered healthcare professional
- Management / leadership qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working within the NHS or similar organisation and in a Governance role
- Understanding of the importance and application of external guidance, governance and improvement initiatives e.g. NPSA, NHSLA, NICE, SI Framework, PSIRF investigations and tools
- Extensive knowledge of working practices in an Acute Trust both within the community and hospital environment
- A sound knowledge of the principles of governance
- Demonstrable success in working for a complex organisation including experience in: oProtocol/policy development and implementation oGovernance, risk and complaint
- Experience and evidence of leadership and motivational skills - able to work effectively across teams; ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals.
Desirable
- Experience in developing and delivering training
- High level of analytical skills
- Knowledge of Safeguard Ulysses software system or similar risk management system
- Driving licence/ ability to drive with own means of transport in working hours
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).
