Director of Patient Safety and Quality Governance

Job title:

Director of Patient Safety and Quality Governance

Company:

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Job description

Job summaryAn opportunity has arisen for the new role of Group Director of Patient Safety and Quality Governance to join a new NHS Group – Our Group is one of the largest acute Group arrangements in the NHS with a budget of over £1.3 billion.Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) and Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) have significant ambitions and are committed to delivering more together for the populations we serve.Our two trusts have been working in collaboration to review our services and to identify how we can better provide those services across our complex geography for the benefit of our patients. Our focus is on ensuring we improve clinical outcomes, reduce inequalities of access and address the workforce challenges that we face.What a unique and exciting time to join us!We are now looking for a Remarkable Person to join our Extraordinary Place at this pivotal time. We are looking for a Director to join us who is flexible, positive and can provide outstanding leadership to the Patient Safety and Quality Governance departments.Main duties of the jobThis post presents an exciting opportunity for an individual who is keen to be part of our quality and safety improvement journey and who is passionate about the patient safety agenda.This position is integrated within the Group Chief Nurse’s Office and reports directly to the Group Chief Nurse, the portfolio requires the postholder to work closely with the Medical Director and the Corporate and Operational Nursing and Medical teams to deliver all aspects of quality governance.About usThe individual will be responsible for a portfolio that includes Patient Safety, Legal Services, Clinical Effectiveness, Audit and Compliance, Quality Governance, and Risk, thereby enhancing the Trust’s overall performance.The ideal candidate will be able to work independently, have excellent analytical skills and lead with compassion in line with our Group values and behaviours.They will be committed to improving clinical outcomes and patient safety and experience by establishing and integrating governance and risk management systems, setting clear quality and safety priorities and educational strategies, and fostering a culture focused on psychological safety and fairness.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.Job description
Job responsibilitiesFor further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.Person SpecificationKnowledgeEssential

• Masters level education in a healthcare field or equivalent experience
• Evidence of self-development and continuous development

Knowledge and ExperienceEssential

• Substantial experience of clinical and/or corporate governance at a Senior
• Good understanding of NHS policy, legal and inspection framework
• Experience of strategic management at a corporate level
• A successful track record of strategic planning and decision making in a complex organisation

SkillsEssential

• The ability to negotiate and communicate complex information influencing change to senior individuals within and out with the organisation
• oAbility to make presentations and deliver training to diverse groups including those at Board and sub Board level.

Person Specification
KnowledgeEssential

• Masters level education in a healthcare field or equivalent experience
• Evidence of self-development and continuous development

Knowledge and ExperienceEssential

• Substantial experience of clinical and/or corporate governance at a Senior
• Good understanding of NHS policy, legal and inspection framework
• Experience of strategic management at a corporate level
• A successful track record of strategic planning and decision making in a complex organisation

SkillsEssential

• The ability to negotiate and communicate complex information influencing change to senior individuals within and out with the organisation
• oAbility to make presentations and deliver training to diverse groups including those at Board and sub Board level.

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 .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. .Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 .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. .Employer detailsEmployer nameHull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
AddressPrimary base Hull Royal Infirmary, with requirement to work across all group sites on a schedule.Humber-WideHU3 2JZEmployer’s website

Expected salary

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Sun, 29 Dec 2024 23:03:48 GMT

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