Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at one of the few dedicated paediatric trusts in the country to lead our clinical governance team.
Sitting within the wider Governance Department, the post-holder will lead the implementation of good clinical governance throughout the Trust, working with a multi-disciplinary team that includes patient safety, compliance, complaints, clinical audit and health and safety.
Working with our care groups, you will drive forwards the implementation of the new Patient Safety Incident Response Framework whilst ensuring we maintain good governance throughout the Trust, supporting our new Quality Promise which was recently launched.
In return we promise a friendly and supportive team culture and the opportunity to help shape change at pace working alongside care groups and corporate colleagues.
Main duties of the job
- Reporting to the Governance Director the post will work as part of the integrated governance structure supporting delivery of all aspects of integrated quality governance and be responsible for the Trust's implementation and improvement plan which will incorporate all aspects of the national patient safety agenda and will be responsible for the delivery of the National Patient Safety Syllabus learning approach to include all associated work plans as directed by the national agenda.
- To lead the clinical governance department ensuring there is a Trust wide approach to quality, compliance, clinical governance and patient safety learning and a standardised approach to patient safety incident investigations (PSII) to include patient safety partners. Managing and leading the Patient Safety, Compliance and Administration, Complaints, Clinical Audit and the Health and Safety teams.
- Working with the Care Groups the post holder will make recommendations and advise on systems and processes to support the development of a patient safety culture which includes a standardised approach to internal stakeholders understanding and utilising the systems I and II methodology.
- To work closely with corporate governance to develop and deliver a Trust wide approach to governance, risk maturity and effective systems based learning from PSII.
- To provide an expert resource to clinical teams, managers and local care quality management. Deputising for the Governance Director as required.
About us
Sheffield Children's is one of three independent, specialist paediatric hospitals in the country, providing dedicated healthcare for children and young people across community, mental health and acute specialist settings.
We have three overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision "to create a healthier future for children and young people."
- Outstanding patient care
- Brilliant place to work
- Leader in children's health
Our commitment to rewarding colleagues is demonstrated through our brilliant reward and benefits offer including; generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and lease cars.
We are committed to supporting colleagues from different heritages and lifestyles while at work. This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place. Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information.
Please note the salary is a Band8b - £58972.00 - £68525.00
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information.
Please note the salary is a Band8b - £58972.00 - £68525.00
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Person Specification
Qualifications & training
Essential
- Education to a masters level or equivalent significant experience to that level.
- Post-graduate training/ equivalent knowledge or qualification in patient safety management and/ or human factors.
Desirable
- Recognised Clinical Qualification
- LLB Law/ Diploma in Legal Practice
- Management/ leadership qualification
- Management / Leadership Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of leading and managing a multi-disciplinary team.
- Demonstrable experience of working at a senior level within the NHS
- Demonstrable experience in investigation and analysis in governance, review of research and national guidelines to improve practice.
- Able to demonstrate a detailed understanding of patient safety with a proven record of delivering effective safety learning based solutions and cultural change in healthcare organisations.
- Demonstrable experience of extracting, analysis and reporting complex data.
- Significant experience in risk management, clinical governance and audit.
- Experience with the Data Risk Management system (DATIX).
- Experience of quality initiatives, audit and quality assurance.
- Experience of developing and implementing policies and procedures.
- Experience of delivering training to all colleagues including senior managers.
- Experience in designing and delivering human factors education.
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Project Management
- Experience/ Experience of quality and service improvement
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Highly developed specialist knowledge of clinical governance and risk management.
- Up to date knowledge of clinical governance framework.
- Ability to draft complex reports, strategies, procedures, policies and other strategic documents
- Demonstrates excellent knowledge of principles of confidentiality, Data Protection and Freedom of Information.
- Demonstrates excellent knowledge of the role of regulators eg NHS England, Care Quality Commission, ICB and the Health and Safety Executive.
- Demonstrates excellent understanding of patient safety and human factors with ability to translate theory into practice.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in addition to excellent presentation skills.
- Ability to produce and deliver effective presentations and teaching packages.
- Ability to analyse data and produce and present complex information in a clear and professional manner
- Excellent negotiation skills with an ability to work constructively with professional and managerial colleagues.
- Ability to assimilate, analyse and present complex/ sensitive or contentious data to different audiences
- IT literate (intermediate level) including office, excel, word and powerpoint
- Excellent influencing and negotiating skills, applied both internally and externally
Desirable
Personal attributes
Essential
- Excellent motivational and interpersonal skills.
- Can work to deadlines whilst maintaining a high standard
- Excellent time, project and change management ability
- Ability to relate to all colleagues
- Ability to work independently but also work as part of a team.
- Can organise and prioritise work using own initiative
- Ability to concentrate for lengthy periods of time to complete complex work
- Methodical and systematic approach to work involving close attention to detail
Values
Essential
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Excellence
Person Specification
Qualifications & training
Essential
- Education to a masters level or equivalent significant experience to that level.
- Post-graduate training/ equivalent knowledge or qualification in patient safety management and/ or human factors.
Desirable
- Recognised Clinical Qualification
- LLB Law/ Diploma in Legal Practice
- Management/ leadership qualification
- Management / Leadership Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of leading and managing a multi-disciplinary team.
- Demonstrable experience of working at a senior level within the NHS
- Demonstrable experience in investigation and analysis in governance, review of research and national guidelines to improve practice.
- Able to demonstrate a detailed understanding of patient safety with a proven record of delivering effective safety learning based solutions and cultural change in healthcare organisations.
- Demonstrable experience of extracting, analysis and reporting complex data.
- Significant experience in risk management, clinical governance and audit.
- Experience with the Data Risk Management system (DATIX).
- Experience of quality initiatives, audit and quality assurance.
- Experience of developing and implementing policies and procedures.
- Experience of delivering training to all colleagues including senior managers.
- Experience in designing and delivering human factors education.
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Project Management
- Experience/ Experience of quality and service improvement
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Highly developed specialist knowledge of clinical governance and risk management.
- Up to date knowledge of clinical governance framework.
- Ability to draft complex reports, strategies, procedures, policies and other strategic documents
- Demonstrates excellent knowledge of principles of confidentiality, Data Protection and Freedom of Information.
- Demonstrates excellent knowledge of the role of regulators eg NHS England, Care Quality Commission, ICB and the Health and Safety Executive.
- Demonstrates excellent understanding of patient safety and human factors with ability to translate theory into practice.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in addition to excellent presentation skills.
- Ability to produce and deliver effective presentations and teaching packages.
- Ability to analyse data and produce and present complex information in a clear and professional manner
- Excellent negotiation skills with an ability to work constructively with professional and managerial colleagues.
- Ability to assimilate, analyse and present complex/ sensitive or contentious data to different audiences
- IT literate (intermediate level) including office, excel, word and powerpoint
- Excellent influencing and negotiating skills, applied both internally and externally
Desirable
Personal attributes
Essential
- Excellent motivational and interpersonal skills.
- Can work to deadlines whilst maintaining a high standard
- Excellent time, project and change management ability
- Ability to relate to all colleagues
- Ability to work independently but also work as part of a team.
- Can organise and prioritise work using own initiative
- Ability to concentrate for lengthy periods of time to complete complex work
- Methodical and systematic approach to work involving close attention to detail
Values
Essential
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Excellence
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).
