Job summary
To support the provision of healthcare to patients treated by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board by ensuring that there are effective and efficient clinical governance mechanisms in place, particularly in respect of clinical risk management and patient safety incidents. Under the direction of the Peri-operative Directorate Lead Nurse, ensure all patient safety incident reports are investigated as appropriate in line with UHB processes, with a focus on lessons learnt. To deputise for the Lead/Senior Nurse on occasion as required, ensuring continuation of the department's functions.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
To support the Peri-operative Directorate Senior Team in promoting clinical incident reporting and ensuring that all Patient Safety Incident reports are accurately recorded, investigated and actioned in line with UHB Policy.
To provide senior managerial support to the Peri-operative Directorate Lead/Senior Nurse in managing and developing Peri-operative Directorate arrangements for clinical governance and specifically clinical risk management and patient safety.
To provide support, advice and guidance to all levels of staff across the Peri-operative Directorate to ensure that there are processes in place to systematically assess and prioritise clinical risks with corrective action programmes in place, which comply with the Peri-operative Directorate and UHB's Risk Management strategy and frameworks.
To provide general awareness training on Clinical Governance, patient safety and quality to various staff groups at all levels across the Peri-operative Directorate in response to identified need following patient safety incident investigations, external assurance monitoring mechanisms and training needs analysis
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is"Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and ourvision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiffand the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in a relevant healthcare associated subject or evidence of equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Clinical background
- Relevant professional qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant healthcare experience at a senior level
- Previous experience of risk management/clinical governance
- Experience in the preparation and implementation of policies and procedures
Desirable
- Demonstrate a practical problem solving approach to risk management/clinical governance
Skills
Essential
- Ability to produce high quality documentation
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in written work, at all levels of staff and with the general public
- Attention to detail and a capacity to meet deadlines
Desirable
- Project management skills
Special knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of relevant literature, research and legislation relating to Clinical Governance and patient safety
- Clear understanding of the concept of evidence based practice and clinical effectiveness
- Trained in root cause analysis techniques
Desirable
- Interest and knowledge in the broad healthcare agenda
Personal qualities
Essential
- Must be committed to the promotion of safety and quality throughout the organisation
- Self motivated, proactive and innovative
- Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
- Flexible approach to work and adaptable to change
Desirable
- Ability to negotiate
- Ability to challenge conventions
Other
Essential
- Able to visit all all sites of the UHB
Desirable
- Ability to work off site and short notice
- Able to work unsocial hours as required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in a relevant healthcare associated subject or evidence of equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Clinical background
- Relevant professional qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant healthcare experience at a senior level
- Previous experience of risk management/clinical governance
- Experience in the preparation and implementation of policies and procedures
Desirable
- Demonstrate a practical problem solving approach to risk management/clinical governance
Skills
Essential
- Ability to produce high quality documentation
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in written work, at all levels of staff and with the general public
- Attention to detail and a capacity to meet deadlines
Desirable
- Project management skills
Special knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of relevant literature, research and legislation relating to Clinical Governance and patient safety
- Clear understanding of the concept of evidence based practice and clinical effectiveness
- Trained in root cause analysis techniques
Desirable
- Interest and knowledge in the broad healthcare agenda
Personal qualities
Essential
- Must be committed to the promotion of safety and quality throughout the organisation
- Self motivated, proactive and innovative
- Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
- Flexible approach to work and adaptable to change
Desirable
- Ability to negotiate
- Ability to challenge conventions
Other
Essential
- Able to visit all all sites of the UHB
Desirable
- Ability to work off site and short notice
- Able to work unsocial hours as required
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
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).
