Job summary
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Quality Governance Department as an Interim Divisional Governance Officer. Your role will be vital in supporting the Divisional Governance Manager in the delivery of the quality governance agenda in a fast paced environment.
Experience in the field of quality, safety and compliance within the health sector is required for this role, as is demonstrable experience of using incident reporting and risk management systems such as DATIX.
Main duties of the job
The successful postholder will support the Divisional Governance Manager in the coordination and delivery of the governance and quality agenda across the divisions, ensuring implementation of the Trust's governance and quality work programme.
In addition, they will support in the delivery of a robust assurance framework within the division which ensures that systems for learning and improvement are in place, effective and monitored, as well as acting as a point of contact for providing governance and quality support and advice, where required.
The successful postholder will support the wider quality governance agenda across the trust and will support the development and delivery of systems and processes to monitor and improve outcomes in line with the trust objectives and the quality improvement plan.
The successful postholder will, in addition, be comfortable with using Excel, and with manipulating and analysing data, and presenting this in a user friendly format.
The successful postholder will be required to lead or contribute to meetings with a view to identifying areas for improvement and ensuring these are implemented. We are looking for fast learners and excellent team player with good organisation and communication skills. The ability to work under pressure, and to tight deadlines is essential.
This post is subject to early closure due to high interest.
About us
North Middlesex University Hospital (North Mid) provides both hospital and community care, helping to keep people in the best possible health at every stage in their lives.
Its maternity, children, and adult services span a range of medical and surgical specialities and its adult and children's emergency departments are among the busiest in London.
North Mid is also proud to offer one of the largest services in the UK dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of red cell haemoglobin conditions, including sickle cell disease and thalassaemia syndromes.You can also find specialist HIV, cardiology, radiotherapy and diabetes services at the hospital and cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will be responsible for supporting all aspects of governance, patient safety and risk within the division. Working with the direction of the Divisional Governance Manager and closely with the Divisional Director of Nursing the postholder will support the robust and sustainable implementation of sound systems and processes for providing oversight, assurance and improvement.Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for a full outline of roles and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will be responsible for supporting all aspects of governance, patient safety and risk within the division. Working with the direction of the Divisional Governance Manager and closely with the Divisional Director of Nursing the postholder will support the robust and sustainable implementation of sound systems and processes for providing oversight, assurance and improvement.Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for a full outline of roles and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- 2 years' experience working in relevant field
- Experience of working in an environment with conflicting pressures and changing workload
- Experience of working within a team and of developing good working relationships with internal and external staff at all levels
- Experience working within the NHS
- Experience of minute taking
Desirable
- Experience of collating data and extrapolating information
- Demonstrates analytical and problem solving skills
- Experience of using the DATIX incident reporting system or similar software
- Experience of working within a project team or project delivery
- Experience of using Systems Thinking
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Exceptional organisational & interpersonal skills
- Demonstrable ability to communicate at all levels
- Excellent IT skills, including Excel
- Ability to work under pressure and within set timescales
- Ability to absorb and interpret new information quickly
Desirable
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Flexible & adaptable to change
- Able to motivate self and engage others
- Able to work professionally with wide range of people
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to self-development
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- 2 years' experience working in relevant field
- Experience of working in an environment with conflicting pressures and changing workload
- Experience of working within a team and of developing good working relationships with internal and external staff at all levels
- Experience working within the NHS
- Experience of minute taking
Desirable
- Experience of collating data and extrapolating information
- Demonstrates analytical and problem solving skills
- Experience of using the DATIX incident reporting system or similar software
- Experience of working within a project team or project delivery
- Experience of using Systems Thinking
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Exceptional organisational & interpersonal skills
- Demonstrable ability to communicate at all levels
- Excellent IT skills, including Excel
- Ability to work under pressure and within set timescales
- Ability to absorb and interpret new information quickly
Desirable
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Flexible & adaptable to change
- Able to motivate self and engage others
- Able to work professionally with wide range of people
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to self-development
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).
