Job summary
The postholder will manage the development and delivery of several projects which will support improvements in patient safety in these key areas. They will be required to liaise with a range of stakeholders across the Trust in order to scope, develop and evaluate these projects
The role will involve:
- Providing a bridge between senior clinical leaders, managers and the wider maternity trainee workforce to improve communication, engagement, and morale.
- Leading on work to support the improved understanding of and involvement in the Trust's maternity improvement programme for the wider maternity trainee workforce.
- Leading on specific improvement projects to improve patient safety.
- Developing and maintaining up-to-date project documentation, and producing periodic progress reports.
- Attending and presenting their work at key trust meetings, including the executive maternity oversight meeting.
Main duties of the job
Safety Improvement Fellow
The postholder will also attend departmental and trustwide management meetings to gain an understanding of management and the wider social, political and economic influence on health care delivery.
The postholder will be responsible creating project plans and documentation ensuring that operational handover to colleagues in the Office of the Medical Director is successfully achieved at the end of the fellowship.
This fellowship is an excellent opportunity for a doctor in training who is interested in developing their leadership portfolio, to significantly develop their management skills and understanding of the patient safety needs of a large, complex Trust. This post will allow the postholder to develop skills in project design, management, leadership, delivery and support of safety improvement programmes as well as project assessment.
The postholder will work across all sites but will be based for administrative purposes at Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital. The role is office based, 40hrs, 5 days per week. The role is fixed term for 12 months with the opportunity to extend.
About us
Join Imperial CollegeHealthcare and become part of a community of 12,000 staff working with a wide range of partners to offer 'better heath, for life'.
Formed in 2007,we are one of the largest NHS trusts in the country - providingacute and specialist care to over a million patients each year in central and north London and beyond.
With aglobal reputation for ground-breaking research and innovation as well as excellence in education,weoffer huge expertiseacrossa wide range of clinical specialities.
Alongside our five hospitals - Charing Cross, Hammersmith, Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea, St Mary's and the Western Eye - we have a growing number of community and digital services, reflecting our commitment to developing more integrated care with our partners.We also provide private healthcare at all of our hospitals (in dedicated facilities).
Together with Imperial College London andtwo otherNHS trusts, we form one of six academic health science centres in the UK - focussed on translating research into better patient care. We also host one of 20 National Institute for Health Research biomedical research centresin partnership with Imperial College London.
Our mission is to be a key partner in our local health system and to drive health and healthcare innovation, delivering outstanding care, education and research with local, national and worldwide impact.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role will provide support with implementation of the overarching maternity improvement programme, currently being developed, which will:
- Ensure on-going compliance with key national standards and requirements, including CNST MIS year 5, and the recommendations of the Ockenden and East Kent independent reports.
- Deliver local safety improvement priorities identified in response to incidents, audits, complaints and other quality insights.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role will provide support with implementation of the overarching maternity improvement programme, currently being developed, which will:
- Ensure on-going compliance with key national standards and requirements, including CNST MIS year 5, and the recommendations of the Ockenden and East Kent independent reports.
- Deliver local safety improvement priorities identified in response to incidents, audits, complaints and other quality insights.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- On GMC's register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
Knowledge/skills
Essential
- Must have an NTN training number
Clinical expertise in Specialty/sub specialty
Essential
- Competent in basic clinical procedures
- Aware of own limitations, consults senior colleagues appropriately
- IT Skills and computer literacy
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to level of appointment at ICHT
Language
Essential
- Are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Physical requirements
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements Pre-employment health screening
Patient Focused Skills
Essential
- Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience, social skills appropriate to different types of client
Reliability
Essential
- Punctuality, attendance, sense of responsibility
Flexibility
Essential
- Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances
Probity
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate and model the key Trust values of kind, expert, collaborative and aspirational
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- On GMC's register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
Knowledge/skills
Essential
- Must have an NTN training number
Clinical expertise in Specialty/sub specialty
Essential
- Competent in basic clinical procedures
- Aware of own limitations, consults senior colleagues appropriately
- IT Skills and computer literacy
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to level of appointment at ICHT
Language
Essential
- Are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Physical requirements
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements Pre-employment health screening
Patient Focused Skills
Essential
- Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience, social skills appropriate to different types of client
Reliability
Essential
- Punctuality, attendance, sense of responsibility
Flexibility
Essential
- Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances
Probity
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate and model the key Trust values of kind, expert, collaborative and aspirational
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).
