Job summary
The neonatal governance nurse will work with the neonatal senior management team to manage and coordinate all aspects of clinical risk, governance and improve 'Badgernet' data quality. The post holder will work with the team to develop, implement, monitor, review and embed strategies and frameworks to underpin the principles of clinical governance in Neonatal Services; this will include effectively managing clinical risks.
The neonatal governance nurse will work collaboratively with the Children's CSU MDT and work within the risk management framework of the Trust to develop establish and maintain risk management systems. The successful candidate will lead and be responsible for developing robust systems which recognise report, analyse, evaluate and minimise the risks to staff, patients, visitors and the organisation.
The post holder will support the management of incidents, serious incident and formal internal investigations, promotes good practice in risk management and provide advice on the protection of patients, staff, visitors and the Trust's assets. A key role is to ensure that the organisation learns lessons from incidents, external reviews and inquests to support improvements in the safety and quality of care. The post holder will support the production and effectiveness of the risk register.
Main duties of the job
- Risk Managment
- Duty of Candour management.
- Serious Incident management and contribution to rapid reviews.
- Complaints and patient experience.
- 'Badgernet' data assurance.
- Quality Assurance/improvement.
- Post Infection Review (PIR) process management and investigation.
About us
At Bradford Teaching Hospitals, we are proud to be part of the Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership (BDCHCP). In our local HCP we have a joint vision to act as one to keep people Happy, Healthy at Home.
We try to meet people where they are and work with them to access the tools and opportunities they need to enable them to live longer in good health. Everyone in this partnership has a role to play in delivering this vision.
As a provider of hospital care and a large research and teaching organisation, we have a complementary vision at the Trust to be an outstanding provider of healthcare, research and education and a great place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working as a Registered Nurse
Desirable
- Experience of working on NICU, PICU or in an ICU/HDU setting
Skills
Essential
- Computer skill: IT literacy skills in clinical systems, proficient in the use of core Microsoft package Word, Excel, Power Point
- Ability to document clearly and with exceptional levels of accuracy
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Child or Adult branch nursing) or Midwife
- Teaching / Mentorship / Education Qualification (997/SLIPS or equivalent)*
- Evidence of commitment to continuous learning and application in practice - Proof of CPD
Desirable
- Recognised Leadership Qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of reducing and managing risk
- Ability to undertake complex risk assessments and develop, co-ordinate and facilitate subsequent actions
- Experience of managing or supporting the systematic investigation of incidents using root cause analysis tools and techniques
- Good understanding and experience of audit
Skills
Essential
- Expert communication skills - Written and verbal.
- Skilled in writing high quality reports
- Evidence of leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams.
- High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitude. Meet challenging deadlines and work within limited resources.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Ability to produce assimilate analyse and present complex data.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of the risk software system with the ability to interrogate, grade and analyse complex incidents
- Ability to produce SMART action plans and facilitate or support senior ward / departmental staff in their implementation
- Experience of working in a pressured environment and dealing with unpredictable situations
Skills
Essential
- Presentation skills and experience of delivering training 1:1 or in small or large groups of professionals
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues.
- Awareness of key issues and drivers within the National and local Neonatal/Perinatal Agenda including learning from incidents
- Knowledge of risk management principles including RCA and similar techniques
- Clinical credibility in Neonatal or critical/urgent care
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working as a Registered Nurse
Desirable
- Experience of working on NICU, PICU or in an ICU/HDU setting
Skills
Essential
- Computer skill: IT literacy skills in clinical systems, proficient in the use of core Microsoft package Word, Excel, Power Point
- Ability to document clearly and with exceptional levels of accuracy
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Child or Adult branch nursing) or Midwife
- Teaching / Mentorship / Education Qualification (997/SLIPS or equivalent)*
- Evidence of commitment to continuous learning and application in practice - Proof of CPD
Desirable
- Recognised Leadership Qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of reducing and managing risk
- Ability to undertake complex risk assessments and develop, co-ordinate and facilitate subsequent actions
- Experience of managing or supporting the systematic investigation of incidents using root cause analysis tools and techniques
- Good understanding and experience of audit
Skills
Essential
- Expert communication skills - Written and verbal.
- Skilled in writing high quality reports
- Evidence of leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams.
- High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitude. Meet challenging deadlines and work within limited resources.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Ability to produce assimilate analyse and present complex data.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of the risk software system with the ability to interrogate, grade and analyse complex incidents
- Ability to produce SMART action plans and facilitate or support senior ward / departmental staff in their implementation
- Experience of working in a pressured environment and dealing with unpredictable situations
Skills
Essential
- Presentation skills and experience of delivering training 1:1 or in small or large groups of professionals
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues.
- Awareness of key issues and drivers within the National and local Neonatal/Perinatal Agenda including learning from incidents
- Knowledge of risk management principles including RCA and similar techniques
- Clinical credibility in Neonatal or critical/urgent care
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).
