This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.
East Cheshire NHS Trust is a community and acute Trust that serves a population across a large geographical area. Our purpose is to deliver outstanding care and to improve the health of all the people we serve.
We have a fabulous opportunity for a forward thinking, dynamic and proactive professional with a passion for clinical audit and patient safety to join our friendly Governance and safety team as the Head of Clinical Effectiveness & Patient Safety.
If you have an abundance of professional curiosity, an understanding clinical audit, human factors and have a passion for patient safety, this is the role for you.
Hours per week: 37.5
Main duties of the job
The Patient Safety team incorporates Clinical Effectiveness and Clinical Governance and works to achieve the aims of the national statutory and regulatory requirements in relation to patient safety and clinical governance and effectiveness as a whole. The Head of Clinical Effectiveness & Patient Safety will work closely with the Head of Clinical Governance & Patient Safety and the Head of Risk Management with the management and delivery of clinical effectiveness and governance functions across the Trust. As a Patient Safety Specialist (PSS) the post holder will lead and where required, support patient safety improvement activity and ensure that systems thinking, human factors and just culture principles are embedded in all patient safety processes. Including the provision of expert specialist advice to directorate clinical and non-clinical staff.
Support in the continuous improvement of patient safety and clinical effectiveness, building on the foundations of a safer culture and safer systems in accordance with the NHS Patient Safety Strategy and participate in the implementation of the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF).
Undertake Patient Safety Incident Investigations and other reviews as relevant and promote patient safety thinking beyond why things go wrong in healthcare (Safety I), to examining why things routinely go right and how that can be maximised (Safety II).
About us
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Masters level qualification or equivalent through post registration training and short specialist courses or experience Clinical Audit course certification Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
Postgraduate qualification in a patient safety and/or Ergonomics and Human Factors Working towards a Chartership with the Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (CIEHF) Registered qualification with NMC or GMC
Knowledge
Essential
Specialist knowledge of systems based thinking and thematic analysis within a complex organisational setting Specialist knowledge of clinical effectiveness within a complex healthcare setting Working knowledge of PSIRF and how clinical audit facilitates PSIRF principles.
Desirable
Have significant knowledge of national patient safety policy and strategy including levers for change in the NHS system. Project management, project implementation and change management skills Good understanding of complex issues within healthcare organisations and knowledge of recent policy developments
Skills
Essential
Competent at using a computer with a range of Microsoft applications e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint Excellent communication and presentation skills Ability to communicate unwelcome information to staff, including challenging findings of investigations/reviews in line with the evidence base. Can work without direct supervision, effectively prioritise workload and deliver to deadlines.
Desirable
Ability to innovate and introduce lean ways of working to improve efficiency without compromising quality. Ability to undertake patient safety investigations using various methodologies including SEIPS
Experience
Essential
Experience of undertaking audits against clinical governance or regulatory standards and producing detailed reports of findings. Experience of line managing responsibility for a department or service. Be able to interpret national advice and guidance and advise their organisation on how these should be implemented. Practical experience of effectively implementing changes to practice and policy as a result of learning from audit or patient experience.
Desirable
Experience of Datix or similar electronic integrated risk management system Experience of effectively implementing and delivering training programmes for clinical staff. Experience of successful management and achievement in a complex healthcare organisation.
Employer details
Employer name East Cheshire NHS Trust
Address Macclesfield District General Hospital Victoria Road, Macclesfield SK10 3BL
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
209-A-24-6852746
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East Cheshire NHS Trust is a community and acute Trust that serves a population across a large geographical area. Our purpose is to deliver outstanding care and to improve the health of all the people we serve.
We have a fabulous opportunity for a forward thinking, dynamic and proactive professional with a passion for clinical audit and patient safety to join our friendly Governance and safety team as the Head of Clinical Effectiveness & Patient Safety.
If you have an abundance of professional curiosity, an understanding clinical audit, human factors and have a passion for patient safety, this is the role for you.
Hours per week: 37.5
Main duties of the job
The Patient Safety team incorporates Clinical Effectiveness and Clinical Governance and works to achieve the aims of the national statutory and regulatory requirements in relation to patient safety and clinical governance and effectiveness as a whole. The Head of Clinical Effectiveness & Patient Safety will work closely with the Head of Clinical Governance & Patient Safety and the Head of Risk Management with the management and delivery of clinical effectiveness and governance functions across the Trust. As a Patient Safety Specialist (PSS) the post holder will lead and where required, support patient safety improvement activity and ensure that systems thinking, human factors and just culture principles are embedded in all patient safety processes. Including the provision of expert specialist advice to directorate clinical and non-clinical staff.
Support in the continuous improvement of patient safety and clinical effectiveness, building on the foundations of a safer culture and safer systems in accordance with the NHS Patient Safety Strategy and participate in the implementation of the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF).
Undertake Patient Safety Incident Investigations and other reviews as relevant and promote patient safety thinking beyond why things go wrong in healthcare (Safety I), to examining why things routinely go right and how that can be maximised (Safety II).
About us
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Masters level qualification or equivalent through post registration training and short specialist courses or experience Clinical Audit course certification Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
Postgraduate qualification in a patient safety and/or Ergonomics and Human Factors Working towards a Chartership with the Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (CIEHF) Registered qualification with NMC or GMC
Knowledge
Essential
Specialist knowledge of systems based thinking and thematic analysis within a complex organisational setting Specialist knowledge of clinical effectiveness within a complex healthcare setting Working knowledge of PSIRF and how clinical audit facilitates PSIRF principles.
Desirable
Have significant knowledge of national patient safety policy and strategy including levers for change in the NHS system. Project management, project implementation and change management skills Good understanding of complex issues within healthcare organisations and knowledge of recent policy developments
Skills
Essential
Competent at using a computer with a range of Microsoft applications e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint Excellent communication and presentation skills Ability to communicate unwelcome information to staff, including challenging findings of investigations/reviews in line with the evidence base. Can work without direct supervision, effectively prioritise workload and deliver to deadlines.
Desirable
Ability to innovate and introduce lean ways of working to improve efficiency without compromising quality. Ability to undertake patient safety investigations using various methodologies including SEIPS
Experience
Essential
Experience of undertaking audits against clinical governance or regulatory standards and producing detailed reports of findings. Experience of line managing responsibility for a department or service. Be able to interpret national advice and guidance and advise their organisation on how these should be implemented. Practical experience of effectively implementing changes to practice and policy as a result of learning from audit or patient experience.
Desirable
Experience of Datix or similar electronic integrated risk management system Experience of effectively implementing and delivering training programmes for clinical staff. Experience of successful management and achievement in a complex healthcare organisation.
Employer details
Employer name East Cheshire NHS Trust
Address Macclesfield District General Hospital Victoria Road, Macclesfield SK10 3BL
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
209-A-24-6852746
#J-18808-Ljbffr
