Associate Director for Quality Governance

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Full time
Location: Truro
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RCHT presents an exciting opportunity for the position of Associate Director of Clinical Governance, a crucial role in the Trust's ongoing improvement efforts.

This position is integrated within the Chief Nurse's Team and reporting to the Director Of Integrated Governance collaborates closely with the Medical Director to oversee all aspects of quality governance.

The 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 a seasoned, self-driven leader capable of working independently, exemplifying exceptional performance while embodying the Trust's values and behaviours.

They will be dedicated to improving clinical outcomes and patient experiences by establishing and integrating risk management systems, educational strategies, and fostering a culture focused on quality and fairness.

Main duties of the job

Provide high quality advice and information to the Director Of Integrated Governance, Chief Nurse, Medical Director, Deputy Chief Nurse and the Board of Directors on all matters relating to quality governance.

Develop and influence robust clinical governance policies, procedures and guidelines at an organisational level.

Formulate long term strategic plans in relation to organisational wide quality governance and risk management.

Ensure that all target dates for assurance functions are met.

Develop and maintain systems and processes to ensure that all governance is comprehensively assessed, appropriately planned, effectively implemented and evaluated according to agreed policies, procedures and guidelines e.g. CQC / NHS Improvement / HSE / NICE / Information Governance Toolkit etc.

Analyse and act on information to proactively manage and deliver NHS targets.

About us

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK

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We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

Relevant degree Masters degree or equivalent level of skill acquired through experience Formal teaching and assessing award Formal management qualification or equivalent level of skill acquired through experience. Evidence of ongoing relevant professional development.

Desirable

Quality Improvement award Registered Health Care Professional

Experience and Knowledge Required

Essential

Relevant experience in clinical leadership / management at Band 8c or above in a related field. Experience of working within an acute Trust setting. Understanding of topical patient safety, governance and clinical issues. Proven record of successfully leading and implementing change Demonstrable understanding and experience of management, and handling of data and information and accurate and effective reporting Budgetary management and workforce development experience. Excellent understanding of healthcare regulation and ability to assure that a provider is meeting its responsibilities. Proven experience of leading and delivering the patient safety agenda. In depth understanding and experience of quality governance and quality improvement. Well-developed negotiating/ influencing skills based on a thorough understanding of business principles and NHS clinical systems. Ability and willingness to travel to all sites within the organisation.

Desirable

Awareness of political and professional agenda in clinical and NHS management. Demonstrable system working and negotiating experience.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to prioritise and problem solve. Ability to write Trust Board reports and prepare presentations for internal and external audience, e.g. Trust Board, ICB. Excellent presentation skills. Critical analysis and imaginative problem solving. Proven financial and workforce planning skills. Ability to use IT systems such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint. The ability to inspire confidence at all levels in the organisation. Evidence of working across boundaries, influencing and developing staff and working with multiple stakeholders. Evidence of implementing significant organisational and / or professional change. Ability to develop and implement change initiatives in a complex environment. Communicate complex subjects effectively, both verbally and in writing. Manage own time, to incorporate planning, allocation and evaluation of work effectively within a prioritisation system.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust

Truro

TR1 3LJ

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