A career progressing opportunity to lead the implementation of Quality Improvement Projects within AWP Bristol Mental Health Services has become available.
We are looking for an individual who is dynamic, enthusiastic, who embraces the Trust Values and vision to be outstanding in all that we do.
Through the implementation of an updated quality improvement model, the Quality Improvement Lead Practitioner will work with the Locality Management team to actively promote and help to embed quality priorities to provide services that are safe, personalised, accessible, and recovery-focused.
The Quality Improvement Lead Practitioner will be integral to the Bristol Locality where compassionate and collaborative leadership is fundamental to the success of the teams and services we deliver. You will be welcomed into a team where staff welfare and wellbeing, alongside high-quality and safe patient care, remains a crucial focus.
The Quality Improvement Lead, alongside the Clinical Lead, will be responsible for planning and managing Quality Improvement projects based on our agreed work programmes as set out by the Quality Improvement Hub.
Main duties of the job
Develop and consolidate the delivery of excellence in clinical quality within the service and to take lead responsibility for the development and delivery of quality initiatives. Lead and deliver on agreed aspects of the Locality Integrated governance plans and service improvement plans. Support operational managers in the delivery of excellent clinical services through the delivery of best practice interventions and robust supervision structures. Develop and lead on all aspects of learning from experience within the identified area including the establishment of Good Practice networks. Act to secure the best outcomes for the Locality at all times.
The post holder will be responsible for leading particular strands of service development and ensuring delivery against key milestones targets. They will ideally have some exposure to previous project management and will demonstrate a willingness to develop a good comprehension of operational and quality improvement methodology. The post holder will work closely with other teams to improve the quality of care delivered, close gaps, and mitigate risks through the audit cycle process overseen by the Clinical Lead.
About us
We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust), a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care.
We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B& NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset.
Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.
At AWP, we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities, and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.
Job responsibilities
To support the service to deliver excellence in clinical quality which is further reflected in the achievement of performance targets. To be responsible for identifying measurable service improvement plans, arising from the Locality quality or business plans, and work with colleagues in the Locality to implement agreed service developments. To develop and lead good practice service networks as the vehicle for implementing consistent quality improvement. To lead on the analysis of complaints and incidents, ensuring that any lessons learned result in service improvements and changes in practice. To provide leadership for quality improvement initiatives on behalf of the Clinical Lead and Operational Manager, taking responsibility for the development of complex projects involving multi-disciplinary teams. To liaise with relevant internal and external parties in order to ensure active engagement from various sources including service users and carers. To support in developing and maintaining systems in relation to projects, ensuring clear audit trails are maintained and that information is shared and owned collectively. To ensure that appropriate systems, support, training, and guidance are provided to teams to enable them to implement changes. To represent the Trust professionally and positively at all times, with staff, local partners, service users, and carers. To contribute to the development and delivery of the Locality Governance Plan, ensuring ownership of governance at all levels within the service. To bring a quality assurance and performance management perspective to the development and delivery of ongoing service improvement and policy development within the Locality.
Person Specification
Professional Qualification
Essential Relevant experience
Desirable Leadership qualities
Experience of leading on Quality Improvement projects
Essential Demonstrable experience/examples
Experience of Complaints and RCA and Red management reports
Essential Demonstrable experience/examples
Teaching skills
Essential Good communication skills
Desirable Leadership qualities
Employer details
Employer name Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Address Callington Road Hospital Marmalade Lane Bristol BS4 5BJ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
342-BR285-1224 #J-18808-Ljbffr
We are looking for an individual who is dynamic, enthusiastic, who embraces the Trust Values and vision to be outstanding in all that we do.
Through the implementation of an updated quality improvement model, the Quality Improvement Lead Practitioner will work with the Locality Management team to actively promote and help to embed quality priorities to provide services that are safe, personalised, accessible, and recovery-focused.
The Quality Improvement Lead Practitioner will be integral to the Bristol Locality where compassionate and collaborative leadership is fundamental to the success of the teams and services we deliver. You will be welcomed into a team where staff welfare and wellbeing, alongside high-quality and safe patient care, remains a crucial focus.
The Quality Improvement Lead, alongside the Clinical Lead, will be responsible for planning and managing Quality Improvement projects based on our agreed work programmes as set out by the Quality Improvement Hub.
Main duties of the job
Develop and consolidate the delivery of excellence in clinical quality within the service and to take lead responsibility for the development and delivery of quality initiatives. Lead and deliver on agreed aspects of the Locality Integrated governance plans and service improvement plans. Support operational managers in the delivery of excellent clinical services through the delivery of best practice interventions and robust supervision structures. Develop and lead on all aspects of learning from experience within the identified area including the establishment of Good Practice networks. Act to secure the best outcomes for the Locality at all times.
The post holder will be responsible for leading particular strands of service development and ensuring delivery against key milestones targets. They will ideally have some exposure to previous project management and will demonstrate a willingness to develop a good comprehension of operational and quality improvement methodology. The post holder will work closely with other teams to improve the quality of care delivered, close gaps, and mitigate risks through the audit cycle process overseen by the Clinical Lead.
About us
We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust), a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care.
We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B& NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset.
Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.
At AWP, we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities, and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.
Job responsibilities
To support the service to deliver excellence in clinical quality which is further reflected in the achievement of performance targets. To be responsible for identifying measurable service improvement plans, arising from the Locality quality or business plans, and work with colleagues in the Locality to implement agreed service developments. To develop and lead good practice service networks as the vehicle for implementing consistent quality improvement. To lead on the analysis of complaints and incidents, ensuring that any lessons learned result in service improvements and changes in practice. To provide leadership for quality improvement initiatives on behalf of the Clinical Lead and Operational Manager, taking responsibility for the development of complex projects involving multi-disciplinary teams. To liaise with relevant internal and external parties in order to ensure active engagement from various sources including service users and carers. To support in developing and maintaining systems in relation to projects, ensuring clear audit trails are maintained and that information is shared and owned collectively. To ensure that appropriate systems, support, training, and guidance are provided to teams to enable them to implement changes. To represent the Trust professionally and positively at all times, with staff, local partners, service users, and carers. To contribute to the development and delivery of the Locality Governance Plan, ensuring ownership of governance at all levels within the service. To bring a quality assurance and performance management perspective to the development and delivery of ongoing service improvement and policy development within the Locality.
Person Specification
Professional Qualification
Essential Relevant experience
Desirable Leadership qualities
Experience of leading on Quality Improvement projects
Essential Demonstrable experience/examples
Experience of Complaints and RCA and Red management reports
Essential Demonstrable experience/examples
Teaching skills
Essential Good communication skills
Desirable Leadership qualities
Employer details
Employer name Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Address Callington Road Hospital Marmalade Lane Bristol BS4 5BJ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
342-BR285-1224 #J-18808-Ljbffr
