Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR EVERY PATIENT
As the Associate Head of Governance, you will be responsible for ensuring that Secondary Care objectives driving high standards of patient care and operational sustainability are achieved through the implementation of proportionate and effective governance processes. This is a Central part time role (20hrs per week) that will involve smart working to manage time effectively and you will be expected to make best use of go to meetings and teams calls where appropriate. There will also be an expectation to travel within the UK with frequent overnight stays away from home.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the oversight of Secondary care governance in collaboration with the Head of patient safety & patient safety specialist. The effectiveness of the role will be measured by successful central governance KPIs, timely central governance responses for the sign off for PSIIs, identification and action planning for trends and themes that are a central level risk in relation to patient safety. For a full list of key responsibilities relating to this role, please see the attached job description.
About us
You will have thorough knowledge of governance processes and their application, as well as having a Clinical professional registration (RN adult register, ODP etc.), with experience in
* Leading a team, preferably within a health care setting
* Working with standard operating procedures and assessment of their effectiveness
* Using Datix, risk assessment and grading tools
* Presenting to staff groups and to Senior management
* Policy development
* Ability to triangulation and analysis skills to inform action plans related to governance
* Strong report writing skills
* Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills for influencing others
* Ability to develop training strategies and resources
* Process mapping
* Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Excel and PowerPoint)
* Previous use of Datix or similar health care risk management/patient safety software
What you can expect in return Continuation of your current benefits as a PPG member of staff. To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions, contact rebecca.stevens@practiceplusgroup.com in our friendly resourcing team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR EVERY PATIENT
As the Associate Head of Governance, you will be responsible for ensuring that Secondary Care objectives driving high standards of patient care and operational sustainability are achieved through the implementation of proportionate and effective governance processes. This is a Central part time role (20hrs per week) that will involve smart working to manage time effectively and you will be expected to make best use of go to meetings and teams calls where appropriate. There will also be an expectation to travel within the UK with frequent overnight stays away from home.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Job Spec available upon request
Desirable
* Job Spec available upon request
Experience
Essential
* Job Spec available upon request
Desirable
* Job Spec available upon request
Additional Criteria
Essential
* Job Spec available upon request
Desirable
* Job Spec available upon request
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name: Practice Plus Group
Address: Hawker House, Napier Court, 5-6 Napier Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8BW
Employer's website: https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)
Depending on experience
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