Risk and Quality Assurance Manager

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

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Job summary

Are you ready to lead healthcare quality and risk management? At Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT), we are committed to delivering outstanding care. We're seeking a passionate Risk and Quality Assurance Manager to shape the future of quality assurance and risk management while ensuring the highest standards of safety and care.

This is your chance to make a real difference. You'll lead initiatives to enhance care quality and foster a culture of continuous improvement within a Trust that values innovation and collaboration.

What You'll Do

Lead quality assurance programs, including the Clinical Accreditation Programme (CAP).Develop risk management systems to promote safety and accountability.Prepare for CQC inspections and external reviews.Deliver impactful training on risk and quality improvement.Use data to inform decisions and ensure compliance.Produce high-quality reports and contribute to governance activities.

What We're Looking For

Expertise in quality assurance, risk management, and compliance.Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.Passion for excellence in patient care.

What's in It for You?

Shape Trust-wide policies and processes.Thrive in a supportive, innovative environment.Access professional development opportunities.Make a meaningful impact on patient care and staff support.

Be part of shaping the future of healthcare at BHT. Apply today!

Main duties of the job

Quality Assurance LeadershipDevelop and implement quality assurance programs to ensure compliance with policies and standards. Use data analysis to drive improvements and prepare for external reviews, including CQC inspections.

Risk Assessment and ManagementCoordinate systems to identify and mitigate safety risks, improving patient care. Maintain tools like the Corporate Risk Register and Board Assurance Framework, and provide risk management training to staff.

Compliance MonitoringEstablish systems for regulatory inspection readiness aligned with CQC standards. Oversee action plans to address recommendations and ensure continuous improvement.

Policy DevelopmentWork with stakeholders to create and review policies for risk management and quality assurance, ensuring alignment with regulations and best practices.

Education and TrainingDeliver training to enhance staff knowledge of quality assurance, compliance, and risk management.

Continuous ImprovementImplement external review recommendations to improve practices. Foster a culture of openness, shared learning, and innovation.

Communication and ReportingProduce detailed reports on risk and compliance. Maintain documentation and audit trails to support inspections and governance.

Impact of the RoleThis role is vital for achieving strategic objectives, ensuring compliance, driving improvements, and managing risks, reinforcing the Trust's commitment to healthcare excellence.

About us

Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.

We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.

We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact Pam.Daley@nhs.net (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.

We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Date posted

03 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

434-C6948426

Job locations

Cross site

Buckinghamshire

HP21 8AL

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

Degree related to healthcare management or relevant demonstrable experience
In-depth knowledge of healthcare regulations, standards, and accreditation bodies.

Desirable

Management and clinical qualifications.
Evidence of further continued professional development.

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Proven experience in quality assurance, risk management, and compliance within the healthcare sector.
Evidence of ability to use knowledge and experience to analyse complex patient safety issues
Senior leadership /management experience in NHS acute setting/ and/or integrated organisation
Demonstrate a good understanding of relevant legislation and practice standards.

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Proficiency in data analysis and reporting to inform quality improvement strategies
Numerical experience and ability to use spreadsheets and produce high-quality management reports
Excellent computer literacy skills with knowledge of developing and leading presentations, using and managing databases and effective use of word processing software, and incident reporting systems such as Datix

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

Degree related to healthcare management or relevant demonstrable experience
In-depth knowledge of healthcare regulations, standards, and accreditation bodies.

Desirable

Management and clinical qualifications.
Evidence of further continued professional development.

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Proven experience in quality assurance, risk management, and compliance within the healthcare sector.
Evidence of ability to use knowledge and experience to analyse complex patient safety issues
Senior leadership /management experience in NHS acute setting/ and/or integrated organisation
Demonstrate a good understanding of relevant legislation and practice standards.

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Proficiency in data analysis and reporting to inform quality improvement strategies
Numerical experience and ability to use spreadsheets and produce high-quality management reports
Excellent computer literacy skills with knowledge of developing and leading presentations, using and managing databases and effective use of word processing software, and incident reporting systems such as Datix

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.