Job summary
We are excited to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, well organised and enthusiastic person, with a thorough understanding of the principles of clinical governance within the NHS, to join the corporate Executive Medical Director's team at Doncaster Royal Infirmary.
Working 20 hours per week, the post holder will support the Clinical Governance and Professional Standards Coordinator to ensure the elements of clinical governance are implemented across the organisation in a seamless and integrated manner.
Interview date will be Monday 22nd July 2024.
Main duties of the job
This role will work with the Trust's Clinical Governance and Professional Standards Coordinator to:
- Ensure the elements of clinical governance are implemented within the Trust in a seamless and integrated manner.
- Regularly review and monitor clinical governance processes at specialty, division and corporate level ensuring they meet Trust requirements
- Maintain the Trust's Safe and Effective Committees, developing the agenda and forward work plan and monitor all actions to ensure closure
- Provide specialised guidance and support to Clinical Governance Leads and teams across the Trust on governance-related matter
- Provide external reviews/assessments, when required, and monitor resultant action plans ensuring appropriate scrutiny through governance processes
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, it's our pledge to help you Develop, Belong and Thrive, 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 accommodate 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 to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso 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
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
- Degree level qualification or equivalent or equivalent experience
- GCSE English Grade C or above or equivalent experience
- GCSE Maths Grade C or above or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft packages including Word and Excel
Desirable
- Analysing data for accuracy on behalf of staff for publication in committee reports
- Knowledge of legal/medical terminology and procedures
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of NHS structure and governance processes
- Understanding of the respective roles of CQC, NHSE/I, MHRA, NICE and other regulatory healthcare organisations
- Ability to prioritise and delegate a workload from a non-hierarchical position
- Experience of working in a pressured busy environment
- Experience of working closely with colleagues of varying seniority
- Experience of analysing problems and identifying solutions
Desirable
- Knowledge of the functions of the medical director's directorate
- Experience of leading a small project or service change
- Experience of working in other areas of governance
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills with a diverse range of professional groups
- Professional, reliable, motivated and adaptable
- Able to prioritise work load, have excellent time management skills and work methodically
- Plan and organise activities, some straight-forward and others complex, requiring formulation and adjustment as appropriate.
Desirable
- Experienced in working with senior clinicians and managers
- Customer care experience
- Ability to work with, and communicate, complex information to all levels of staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification or equivalent or equivalent experience
- GCSE English Grade C or above or equivalent experience
- GCSE Maths Grade C or above or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft packages including Word and Excel
Desirable
- Analysing data for accuracy on behalf of staff for publication in committee reports
- Knowledge of legal/medical terminology and procedures
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of NHS structure and governance processes
- Understanding of the respective roles of CQC, NHSE/I, MHRA, NICE and other regulatory healthcare organisations
- Ability to prioritise and delegate a workload from a non-hierarchical position
- Experience of working in a pressured busy environment
- Experience of working closely with colleagues of varying seniority
- Experience of analysing problems and identifying solutions
Desirable
- Knowledge of the functions of the medical director's directorate
- Experience of leading a small project or service change
- Experience of working in other areas of governance
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills with a diverse range of professional groups
- Professional, reliable, motivated and adaptable
- Able to prioritise work load, have excellent time management skills and work methodically
- Plan and organise activities, some straight-forward and others complex, requiring formulation and adjustment as appropriate.
Desirable
- Experienced in working with senior clinicians and managers
- Customer care experience
- Ability to work with, and communicate, complex information to all levels of staff
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.
