Job summary
To act as patient advocate, ensuring patient care is safe and effective;
To set the direction of UK clinical and non-clinical quality and risk activity within the overall strategy and priorities of Alliance Medical;
To define the UK clinical and non-clinical governance objectives and framework and agree plans to achieve them;
To oversee the delivery of planned results by monitoring performance against objectives and ensuring appropriate action is taken where necessary;
To ensure effective quality governance through the efficient use of resources, financial control and financial planning
To ensure high standards of corporate governance and personal behaviour are maintained;
To ensure high standards of clinical and non-clinical governance and patient care are maintained;
To live the Alliance Medical values and ensure they are reflected in the way we conduct our business.
Main duties of the job
being the subject matter leader on governance, quality and risk frameworks for existing and new services.
working closely with key stakeholders, both internal and external, to deliver against agreed clinical and non-clinical governance;
supporting the achievement of annual business performance targets, evidenced by the achievement of budgeted performance;
defining and communicating an agreed governance strategy within the context of the Alliance Medical strategy;
leading a team of quality and risk colleagues to deliver their annual objectives;
developing strong relationships with industry bodies including the Department of Health and regulators as appropriate;
developing and manage a network of senior health sector relationships in support of quality and governance objectives;
drive the quality and governance strategy to ensure the provision of market leading, innovative solutions, including participation in development of future clinical services;
chair the Clinical Governance Committee
act as Secretariat for the Integrated Governance and Risk Board
act as lead for the Mental Capacity Act
act as nominated Individual; Caldicott Guardian and Medicines Safety Officer
About us
Alliance Medical are Europe's leading independent provider of imaging services.
We combine service excellence and innovative imaging technologies to improve patient care and support NHS and independent organisations with their ongoing imaging requirements. Our approach has delivered consistent company growth for more than 30 years.
We operate a robust pre-employment screening process for all roles which includes proof of professional registration and qualifications, DBS checking and occupational health assessments.
We live by our company values to ensure the highest level of patient care:
Job description
Job responsibilities
About the Role
Key aspects of the role include:
To act as patient advocate, ensuring patient care is safe and effective;
To set the direction of UK clinical and non-clinical quality and risk activity within the overall strategy and priorities of Alliance Medical;
To define the UK clinical and non-clinical governance objectives and framework and agree plans to achieve them;
To oversee the delivery of planned results by monitoring performance against objectives and ensuring appropriate action is taken where necessary;
To ensure effective quality governance through the efficient use of resources, financial control and financial planning
To ensure high standards of corporate governance and personal behaviour are maintained;
To ensure high standards of clinical and non-clinical governance and patient care are maintained;
To live the Alliance Medical values and ensure they are reflected in the way we conduct our business.
Specific responsibilities include:
being the subject matter leader on governance, quality and risk frameworks for existing and new services.
working closely with key stakeholders, both internal and external, to deliver against agreed clinical and non-clinical governance;
supporting the achievement of annual business performance targets, evidenced by the achievement of budgeted performance;
defining and communicating an agreed governance strategy within the context of the Alliance Medical strategy;
leading a team of quality and risk colleagues to deliver their annual objectives;
developing strong relationships with industry bodies including the Department of Health and regulators as appropriate;
developing and manage a network of senior health sector relationships in support of quality and governance objectives;
driving the quality and governance strategy to ensure the provision of market leading, innovative solutions, including participation in development of future clinical services;
to chair the Clinical Governance Committee
act as Secretariat for the Integrated Governance and Risk Board
act as lead for the Mental Capacity Act
act as Nominated Individual; Caldicott Guardian and Medicines Safety Officer
Required Experience/Skill set
* Significant experience in a senior clinical role within the health sector
* Experience of developing and introducing new clinical governance initiatives in partnership with operational management colleagues;
* Deep understanding of the UK health sector including the CQC regulatory framework and challenges;
* An established network of relationships across the UK health sector, including senior clinical governance colleagues;
* Leadership role in developing clinical governance capability throughout a complex organisation;
* Evidence of success in working with business leaders to deliver strategies for innovative change and safe clinical practice;
* Experience of engaging with senior decision makers on complex proposals;
* Experience of developing effective and mutually supportive relationships with key partners;
* Track record of delivering innovative solutions to complex, long-term clinical governance challenges;
* Experience of leading and developing teams to deliver stretching objectives;
* Experience of delivering complex projects through matrix management.
About Alliance Medical
Alliance Medical are Europe's leading independent provider of imaging services.
We combine service excellence and innovative imaging technologies to improve patient care and support NHS and independent organisations with their ongoing imaging requirements. Our approach has delivered consistent company growth for more than 30 years.
We operate a robust pre-employment screening process for all roles which includes proof of professional registration and qualifications, DBS checking and occupational health assessments.
We live by our company values to ensure the highest level of patient care:
Our Values
Leaders, managers, and supervisors have a particular responsibility to be role models in terms of how they demonstrate these values themselves and how they engage their teams to work in this way.
Collaboration:
We work together and in partnership for all our patients. We respect expertise and combine it to achieve more.
Excellence:
We never compromise. We strive to deliver the very best in everything we do to ensure the highest quality of care. We treat our patients and each other with compassion, dignity and respect.
Learning:
Knowledge and understanding comes from learning. At Alliance Medical we are committed to ensuring that each and every one of us keeps on learning and that we continuously look for improved ways of working.
Efficiency:
Efficiency in healthcare means more patients get better care. We constantly seek new ways to use the scarce resource of healthcare more intelligently so that more people can live longer, fuller lives.
Openness:
We act with transparency and honesty in everything we do, where staff are encouraged to speak up to ensure a safe and secure environment for our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
About the Role
Key aspects of the role include:
To act as patient advocate, ensuring patient care is safe and effective;
To set the direction of UK clinical and non-clinical quality and risk activity within the overall strategy and priorities of Alliance Medical;
To define the UK clinical and non-clinical governance objectives and framework and agree plans to achieve them;
To oversee the delivery of planned results by monitoring performance against objectives and ensuring appropriate action is taken where necessary;
To ensure effective quality governance through the efficient use of resources, financial control and financial planning
To ensure high standards of corporate governance and personal behaviour are maintained;
To ensure high standards of clinical and non-clinical governance and patient care are maintained;
To live the Alliance Medical values and ensure they are reflected in the way we conduct our business.
Specific responsibilities include:
being the subject matter leader on governance, quality and risk frameworks for existing and new services.
working closely with key stakeholders, both internal and external, to deliver against agreed clinical and non-clinical governance;
supporting the achievement of annual business performance targets, evidenced by the achievement of budgeted performance;
defining and communicating an agreed governance strategy within the context of the Alliance Medical strategy;
leading a team of quality and risk colleagues to deliver their annual objectives;
developing strong relationships with industry bodies including the Department of Health and regulators as appropriate;
developing and manage a network of senior health sector relationships in support of quality and governance objectives;
driving the quality and governance strategy to ensure the provision of market leading, innovative solutions, including participation in development of future clinical services;
to chair the Clinical Governance Committee
act as Secretariat for the Integrated Governance and Risk Board
act as lead for the Mental Capacity Act
act as Nominated Individual; Caldicott Guardian and Medicines Safety Officer
Required Experience/Skill set
* Significant experience in a senior clinical role within the health sector
* Experience of developing and introducing new clinical governance initiatives in partnership with operational management colleagues;
* Deep understanding of the UK health sector including the CQC regulatory framework and challenges;
* An established network of relationships across the UK health sector, including senior clinical governance colleagues;
* Leadership role in developing clinical governance capability throughout a complex organisation;
* Evidence of success in working with business leaders to deliver strategies for innovative change and safe clinical practice;
* Experience of engaging with senior decision makers on complex proposals;
* Experience of developing effective and mutually supportive relationships with key partners;
* Track record of delivering innovative solutions to complex, long-term clinical governance challenges;
* Experience of leading and developing teams to deliver stretching objectives;
* Experience of delivering complex projects through matrix management.
About Alliance Medical
Alliance Medical are Europe's leading independent provider of imaging services.
We combine service excellence and innovative imaging technologies to improve patient care and support NHS and independent organisations with their ongoing imaging requirements. Our approach has delivered consistent company growth for more than 30 years.
We operate a robust pre-employment screening process for all roles which includes proof of professional registration and qualifications, DBS checking and occupational health assessments.
We live by our company values to ensure the highest level of patient care:
Our Values
Leaders, managers, and supervisors have a particular responsibility to be role models in terms of how they demonstrate these values themselves and how they engage their teams to work in this way.
Collaboration:
We work together and in partnership for all our patients. We respect expertise and combine it to achieve more.
Excellence:
We never compromise. We strive to deliver the very best in everything we do to ensure the highest quality of care. We treat our patients and each other with compassion, dignity and respect.
Learning:
Knowledge and understanding comes from learning. At Alliance Medical we are committed to ensuring that each and every one of us keeps on learning and that we continuously look for improved ways of working.
Efficiency:
Efficiency in healthcare means more patients get better care. We constantly seek new ways to use the scarce resource of healthcare more intelligently so that more people can live longer, fuller lives.
Openness:
We act with transparency and honesty in everything we do, where staff are encouraged to speak up to ensure a safe and secure environment for our patients.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Previous experience in a Quality and Risk/ Clinical Governance Role
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Previous experience in a Quality and Risk/ Clinical Governance Role
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
Additional information
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
Employer details
Employer name
Alliance Medical Ltd
Address
The Woods Opus Business Park Haywood Road
Warwick
CV34 5AH
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