Clinical Governance Coordinator

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

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Job summary

An excellent opportunity has arisen to work in the Division of Medicine as a Clinical Governance Co-ordinator. Supporting the Divisional Senior Management Team (SMT), Matrons and Clinical Governance Lead in relation to clinical governance and patient experience.

We are looking for an excellent communicator who is a forward thinking, positive and highly motivated individual who wishes to develop their skills supporting the Division to embed effective clinical governance processes across the whole Division. With a focus on being able to provide assurance to the Trust Board and National regulators as well as engaging staff at all levels in Clinical Governance.

You will be responsible and accountable for ensuring the Divisional and Speciality Clinical Governance and Senior Nursing teams are supported in the clinical governance processes, including accurate recording of meetings, timely development and circulation of agendas and supporting documents and following up of actions to provide closure and learning following incidents and complaints.

The coordinator will work closely with clinicians across a range of specialities supporting embedding of effective clinical governance processes, development and delivery of keys messages / learning to Divisional staff and act as a champion user of Datix to support the clinical governance agenda.

Main duties of the job

Working within a multi speciality Division the post holder will be line managed by the Deputy Divisional Nurse and be accountable to the Divisional Clinical Governance Lead and Divisional Nurse g. The post holder will be required to communicate with a diverse range of people across the Divisions, corporate services and external health care providers.

About us

Doncaster & Bassetlaw NHS FT is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 420,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, and the surrounding areas. Our services are based over three main hospital sites employing over 6,000 colleagues.

It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, so whether you spend just one year or fifty with us, it's our pledge to help youDevelop,BelongandThrive,Here.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to support a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement commencing at 27 days holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro rata).o Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers

Date posted

15 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

272-6126621

Job locations

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.

Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.

Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma level study or willingness to work towards or equivalent or relevant experience
  • GCSE English Grade C or above or equivalent or relevant experience
  • GCSE Maths Grade C or above or equivalent or relevant experience

Desirable

  • Knowledge of legal/medical terminology and procedures

Experience

Essential

  • Skills to manage complex information gathering with a high level of accuracy
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Responsibility for maintaining accurate and confidential records
  • Able to communicate at all levels in a changing environment
  • A broad knowledge of administrative and clerical tasks and procedures

Desirable

  • Knowledge of DATIX risk management database
  • Experience of working in the NHS / Health care provider
  • Knowledge of Duty of Candour, Serious Incident Framework
  • Experience of Clinical Governance and or patient experience

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

  • Good interpersonal and communication skills with a diverse range of professional groups
  • Good communication skills written and verbal.
  • Demonstrate reliability, motivation and commitment.
  • Plan and organise straightforward activities, some ongoing/complex activities, requiring formulation, adjustment.
  • Collaborative working with the Patient Safety Team, to support timely investigation meetings and information gathering and interviews.
  • Preparation of data to meet monthly schedules for reporting internally & externally
  • Able to meet deadlines and be adaptable to an ever-changing environment. Must be forward thinkers and organised.

Desirable

  • Experience of analysing data for accuracy on behalf of staff for publication in committee reports
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma level study or willingness to work towards or equivalent or relevant experience
  • GCSE English Grade C or above or equivalent or relevant experience
  • GCSE Maths Grade C or above or equivalent or relevant experience

Desirable

  • Knowledge of legal/medical terminology and procedures

Experience

Essential

  • Skills to manage complex information gathering with a high level of accuracy
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Responsibility for maintaining accurate and confidential records
  • Able to communicate at all levels in a changing environment
  • A broad knowledge of administrative and clerical tasks and procedures

Desirable

  • Knowledge of DATIX risk management database
  • Experience of working in the NHS / Health care provider
  • Knowledge of Duty of Candour, Serious Incident Framework
  • Experience of Clinical Governance and or patient experience

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

  • Good interpersonal and communication skills with a diverse range of professional groups
  • Good communication skills written and verbal.
  • Demonstrate reliability, motivation and commitment.
  • Plan and organise straightforward activities, some ongoing/complex activities, requiring formulation, adjustment.
  • Collaborative working with the Patient Safety Team, to support timely investigation meetings and information gathering and interviews.
  • Preparation of data to meet monthly schedules for reporting internally & externally
  • Able to meet deadlines and be adaptable to an ever-changing environment. Must be forward thinkers and organised.

Desirable

  • Experience of analysing data for accuracy on behalf of staff for publication in committee reports

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Employer's website

https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Employer's website

https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Divisional Nurse

Lorna Ball

lorna.ball@nhs.net

01302644186

Date posted

15 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

272-6126621

Job locations

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


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