Director of Patient Safety and Quality Governance
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
An 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 job
This 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 us
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 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 responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Person Specification
Knowledge
Masters level education in a healthcare field or equivalent experience Evidence of self-development and continuous development Knowledge and Experience
Substantial experience of clinical and/or corporate governance at a Senior level 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 Skills
The ability to negotiate and communicate complex information influencing change to senior individuals within and out with the organisation The ability to make presentations and deliver training to diverse groups including those at Board and sub Board level. 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. Contract
Permanent Working pattern
Full-time Reference number
356-24-6806805 Job locations
Primary base Hull Royal Infirmary, with requirement to work across all group sites on a schedule.
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Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
An 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 job
This 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 us
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 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 responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Person Specification
Knowledge
Masters level education in a healthcare field or equivalent experience Evidence of self-development and continuous development Knowledge and Experience
Substantial experience of clinical and/or corporate governance at a Senior level 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 Skills
The ability to negotiate and communicate complex information influencing change to senior individuals within and out with the organisation The ability to make presentations and deliver training to diverse groups including those at Board and sub Board level. 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. Contract
Permanent Working pattern
Full-time Reference number
356-24-6806805 Job locations
Primary base Hull Royal Infirmary, with requirement to work across all group sites on a schedule.
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