Job summary
Are you clinically registered professional who is passionate about patient safety, clinical governance, clinical effectiveness and risk management?
Do you demonstrate the Trust values and want to join a dynamic team which will be pivotal in delivering excellent clinical governance for the care group?
We are delighted to advertise an opportunity for the role of Clinical Governance Specialist within the Cancer, Specialist and Clinical Support Services Care Group (CSCS).
The post holder will assist the Clinical Governance Facilitator to develop, monitor and maintain Clinical Governance processes to provide assurance for all areas of clinical governance, including clinical effectiveness, quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
This post would ideally suit a dynamic professional who has demonstrable knowledge and experience of patient safety and clinical effectiveness in an acute NHS environment and is ableto use their own initiative and have excellent organisational skills.
You should be enthusiastic, proactive, and able to communicate effectively to support the delivery of the governance agenda andcommitted to delivering excellence in quality, safety, and patient experience.
Based at either York or Scarborough Hospital although some cross site support will be required.
Flexible/reduced hours will be considered in line with business need - role requires minimum 30 hours over four days.
If you are interested in this post, we would love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
In particular, we require the post holder to be able to demonstrate excellent negotiating and influencing skills, attention to detail, proficient use of IT, in particular report writing and presentation skills, management of complex data processes, and the use of all internal and external systems, databases and action logs that will facilitate the efficient management of the Clinical Governance agenda.
Significant, demonstrable experience and knowledge of PSIRF, regulatory compliance, NICE, audit, clinical effectiveness and risk management is required.
The post holder will support the Clinical Governance Facilitator (Manager) to manage the work carried out by the Clinical Governance team and assist the Care Group to develop, monitor and maintain processes to ensure assurance can be provided for all areas of clinical governance.
This post would ideally suit a dynamic, experienced, professionally registered clinician, who has a passion for clinical effectiveness, patient safety and quality of care. You must be able to use your own initiative and have excellent organisational skills.
The post holder should be enthusiastic, proactive, and able to communicate effectively. Experience of line management is preferred.
In particular, we require the post holder to be a team player, work to deadlines and at pace, be able to demonstrate excellent skills in IT and have an understanding of databases and action logs that will facilitate the efficient monitoring of local agendas.
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note - if you would like your application to be considered for secondment, you must secure agreement from your line manager beforehand that you can be released to undertake the role.
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note this vacancy may close earlier than advertised should a sufficient number of applications be received. We encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note - if you would like your application to be considered for secondment, you must secure agreement from your line manager beforehand that you can be released to undertake the role.
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note this vacancy may close earlier than advertised should a sufficient number of applications be received. We encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oEducated to Degree level and/or equivalent level of experience within a governance, quality or safety environment
- oProfessional Clinical Qualification and Registration with GMC/RNC/GPhC/HCPC
- oPost Graduate qualification (or equivalent experience) in Risk Management
- oMinimum three years' experience working as Band 5 or above.
- oPatient Safety and Clinical Governance training (PSIRF) or equivalent experience
Desirable
- oProcess/Project Management training or equivalent experience
- oRisk management training/education and awareness of the risk assessment process (including RCA)
Experience
Essential
- oDemonstrable experience/knowledge of Databases, specifically Excel, MS word etc.
- oDemonstrable experience/knowledge of NHS Incident Reporting systems and requirements (e.g. DCIQ).
- oClear understanding of the role of regulatory organisations within the NHS (inc. CQC)
- oQuality Improvement and/or Project Management experience
Desirable
- oExperience in using Incident reporting systems (e.g. DCIQ)
- oExperience of dealing with confidential information and sensitive and/or complex situations
- oAwareness of the PSIRF process
- oAwareness of Clinical Governance, Clinical Effectiveness, and Patient Safety Agenda within the NHS.
- oAwareness and understanding of NHSLA standards & assessment process
- oAwareness of Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Skills
Essential
- Excellent and effective communication skills - verbal and non-verbal (including written).
- Ability to analyse highly complex clinical issues or problems, identify necessary action and make recommendations.
- Ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team and to develop team working
- Ability to develop and maintain constructive relationships with all professional disciplines
- Able to organise and prioritise both own workload and that of others as required
- Ability to deliver training and education
- Highly motivated with excellent negotiation and influencing skills
- Able to work under direction and also on own initiative
- Report writing and presentation skills
- Positive and flexible approach
- Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours
- Evidence of continuous professional development to maintain registration
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oEducated to Degree level and/or equivalent level of experience within a governance, quality or safety environment
- oProfessional Clinical Qualification and Registration with GMC/RNC/GPhC/HCPC
- oPost Graduate qualification (or equivalent experience) in Risk Management
- oMinimum three years' experience working as Band 5 or above.
- oPatient Safety and Clinical Governance training (PSIRF) or equivalent experience
Desirable
- oProcess/Project Management training or equivalent experience
- oRisk management training/education and awareness of the risk assessment process (including RCA)
Experience
Essential
- oDemonstrable experience/knowledge of Databases, specifically Excel, MS word etc.
- oDemonstrable experience/knowledge of NHS Incident Reporting systems and requirements (e.g. DCIQ).
- oClear understanding of the role of regulatory organisations within the NHS (inc. CQC)
- oQuality Improvement and/or Project Management experience
Desirable
- oExperience in using Incident reporting systems (e.g. DCIQ)
- oExperience of dealing with confidential information and sensitive and/or complex situations
- oAwareness of the PSIRF process
- oAwareness of Clinical Governance, Clinical Effectiveness, and Patient Safety Agenda within the NHS.
- oAwareness and understanding of NHSLA standards & assessment process
- oAwareness of Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Skills
Essential
- Excellent and effective communication skills - verbal and non-verbal (including written).
- Ability to analyse highly complex clinical issues or problems, identify necessary action and make recommendations.
- Ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team and to develop team working
- Ability to develop and maintain constructive relationships with all professional disciplines
- Able to organise and prioritise both own workload and that of others as required
- Ability to deliver training and education
- Highly motivated with excellent negotiation and influencing skills
- Able to work under direction and also on own initiative
- Report writing and presentation skills
- Positive and flexible approach
- Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours
- Evidence of continuous professional development to maintain registration
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
York or Scarborough Hospital (base tbc, cross site cover may be required)
Wigginton Road
York or Scarborough
YO31 8HE
Employer's website
https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
