An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, forward-thinking, and ambitious Group Deputy Director of Quality.
Do you have energy, experience, and passion for patient care?
Do you want to come to work to make a difference?
Are you driven by a values-based approach?
Can you bring your knowledge and experience of multi-professional working to our Trust?
We are seeking a highly motivated, values-driven professional with excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills, who will be able to lead our Quality strategy across the newly established group model.
As a key leader across the Trust, you will act as a direct conduit of information and analysis from Board to Ward in relation to quality, experience, clinical governance, effectiveness, and compliance, to drive continuous improvement and embed an open safety culture.
Main duties of the job The Deputy Director of Quality will provide leadership, motivation, and supervision whilst ensuring clinical governance is incorporated into daily practice through the Group. You will provide expert advice and report highly complex information to the Board and Senior Management team and oversee the quality of the complaints process. Reporting to the Group Chief Nurse and Group Medical Officer on all aspects of quality and governance, you will be a Key Leader across the Group acting as a direct conduit of information and analysis from Board to ward.
About us South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to: Explore leadership within the NHS Promote Trust Values and Behaviours Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills Equip you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role After you complete this four and a half days of training, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at levels 3, 5, and 7.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification Knowledge and Skills Essential Influencing and negotiating at a senior clinical level across a range of professional groups. Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills Proven leadership skills Ability to balance considerations of service performance and risk management. Proven record of successfully leading and implementing large scale change. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Word). Strong, participative, and supportive management style. Budgetary management and workforce experience. In-depth understanding of clinical governance, patient safety, patient experience, clinical risk, and quality improvement. Well-developed negotiating/influencing skills based on the business principles of Health and Care system. Excellent written communication skills and effective record keeping.
Qualifications and Training Essential Registered Nurse (Level 1) or HCPC Registered Professional Master's level education (or equivalent) Current registration with NMC or HCPC Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. Formal management qualification or equivalent experience acquired through experience. Formal teaching and assessing award. Coaching and mentoring qualification
Experience Essential Thorough knowledge and understanding of current NHS agenda, regulation of health care, clinical governance, patient safety, contractual compliance, and service improvement. Extensive experience at a senior level within healthcare and proven ability to provide vision and leadership. Extensive experience of leading complex staff and patient investigations. Experience of dealing with staff, patients, or the public over contentious or highly sensitive issues. Ability to provide detailed specialist advice in area of expertise. Thorough understanding of data analysis and triangulation of data sources. Experience of writing reports to deadlines, chairing meetings, and presenting in a range of forums, up to Board and sub-board level.
Employer details Employer name South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address The James Cook University Hospital Middlesbrough TS4 3BW Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Main duties of the job The Deputy Director of Quality will provide leadership, motivation, and supervision whilst ensuring clinical governance is incorporated into daily practice through the Group. You will provide expert advice and report highly complex information to the Board and Senior Management team and oversee the quality of the complaints process. Reporting to the Group Chief Nurse and Group Medical Officer on all aspects of quality and governance, you will be a Key Leader across the Group acting as a direct conduit of information and analysis from Board to ward.
About us South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to: Explore leadership within the NHS Promote Trust Values and Behaviours Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills Equip you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role After you complete this four and a half days of training, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at levels 3, 5, and 7.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification Knowledge and Skills Essential Influencing and negotiating at a senior clinical level across a range of professional groups. Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills Proven leadership skills Ability to balance considerations of service performance and risk management. Proven record of successfully leading and implementing large scale change. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Word). Strong, participative, and supportive management style. Budgetary management and workforce experience. In-depth understanding of clinical governance, patient safety, patient experience, clinical risk, and quality improvement. Well-developed negotiating/influencing skills based on the business principles of Health and Care system. Excellent written communication skills and effective record keeping.
Qualifications and Training Essential Registered Nurse (Level 1) or HCPC Registered Professional Master's level education (or equivalent) Current registration with NMC or HCPC Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. Formal management qualification or equivalent experience acquired through experience. Formal teaching and assessing award. Coaching and mentoring qualification
Experience Essential Thorough knowledge and understanding of current NHS agenda, regulation of health care, clinical governance, patient safety, contractual compliance, and service improvement. Extensive experience at a senior level within healthcare and proven ability to provide vision and leadership. Extensive experience of leading complex staff and patient investigations. Experience of dealing with staff, patients, or the public over contentious or highly sensitive issues. Ability to provide detailed specialist advice in area of expertise. Thorough understanding of data analysis and triangulation of data sources. Experience of writing reports to deadlines, chairing meetings, and presenting in a range of forums, up to Board and sub-board level.
Employer details Employer name South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address The James Cook University Hospital Middlesbrough TS4 3BW Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
