Job summary
We are looking to appoint a Governance co-Ordinator to the Medicine and Emergency Medicine Governance Team. The post holder will be a part of the team that leads Divisional Quality Governance and for the provision of practical support, expertise and facilitation across a wide range of patient safety and quality improvement activities.
This is a new post for the team and the role will play a key part in the support of the Medicine Quality Governance Facilitator and wider medical division primarily.
The post holder will work closely with the medicine and emergency medicine governance team supporting the delivery of quality and safety initiatives and assurance systems in the Trust.
Informal discussions are actively encouraged.
We reserve the right to close the advert early depending on the volume of applications.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will take an active role in enabling and facilitating key work-streams and quality improvement projects thereby supporting the delivery of high-quality care, compassion and a positive patient experience.
The post holder will provide support relating to the management and investigation of SIs, incident reporting, risk registers, complaints & claims, clinical audit plans and clinical effectiveness activity.
The post holder will be key in gathering and maintaining divisional evidence for action plans and quality improvement projects as well as the support of the QGF and Governance Lead in managing incidents and a wide range of assurance data.
About us
There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.
The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Effectively provide feedback on incident reporting to staff within the Divisions.
- Assist Ward Managers/Matrons/Departmental Heads/Leads to develop and monitor compliance with action plan time scales and provide assurances to the Divisional Governance and Quality Group.
- Raise the profile and importance of quality governance and risk management within the Divisions.
- Promote a learning culture within the Divisions which acknowledges the benefits of effective risk management and patient safety, in providing a safe environment and reducing risk to staff, patients, carers and visitors.
- Contribute information or sections to other Quality Governance reports as appropriate.
- Support effective communication and liaison with the complaints team within the Quality Governance Directorate.
- Ensure that evidence/documents to be relied upon are up-to-date and comply with the Trusts policy on policies.
- Support ensuring the Division properly imbeds and implements action plans following investigations.
- Monitor divisional compliance and response of C.Diff RCAs in co-ordination with the QGF and infection and prevention control team.
- Ensure that the Division undertakes Clinical Audits in accordance with the Clinical Audit Plan and that there is a robust process in place for participation in National Audits and evidencing the implementation of NICE Guidance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Effectively provide feedback on incident reporting to staff within the Divisions.
- Assist Ward Managers/Matrons/Departmental Heads/Leads to develop and monitor compliance with action plan time scales and provide assurances to the Divisional Governance and Quality Group.
- Raise the profile and importance of quality governance and risk management within the Divisions.
- Promote a learning culture within the Divisions which acknowledges the benefits of effective risk management and patient safety, in providing a safe environment and reducing risk to staff, patients, carers and visitors.
- Contribute information or sections to other Quality Governance reports as appropriate.
- Support effective communication and liaison with the complaints team within the Quality Governance Directorate.
- Ensure that evidence/documents to be relied upon are up-to-date and comply with the Trusts policy on policies.
- Support ensuring the Division properly imbeds and implements action plans following investigations.
- Monitor divisional compliance and response of C.Diff RCAs in co-ordination with the QGF and infection and prevention control team.
- Ensure that the Division undertakes Clinical Audits in accordance with the Clinical Audit Plan and that there is a robust process in place for participation in National Audits and evidencing the implementation of NICE Guidance.
Person Specification
Your application will be scored against the JD/ Person Specification
Essential
- 0 - does not meet the person specification 1 - reserved meets some person specification requirements 2 - Meets all person specification requirements
Person Specification
Your application will be scored against the JD/ Person Specification
Essential
- 0 - does not meet the person specification 1 - reserved meets some person specification requirements 2 - Meets all person specification requirements
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
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).
