Equity Quality Impact Assessment Officer
The Clinical Governance Team lead a culture of clinical excellence to enable delivery of safe, effective high-quality care to patients that is evidenced by good outcomes and patient feedback. We listen to peoples voice to continuously learn and improve. We work in line with the Trust vision, values and magnificent behaviours.Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust is committed to ensuring that a consistent approach is taken to inform changes in practice, quality improvements, business cases, cost improvement plans and any other plans that will result in a change in the way we provide a service or a change in how we support service delivery. This includes a robust evaluation for their impact on healthcare equity and quality.The Equity and Quality Impact Assessment (EQIA) Officer will support delivery of the EQIA agenda for the Organisation.
Main duties of the job
The role will include, but is not limited to, supporting the day-to-day Equity and Quality Impact Assessment (EQIA) process for the Trust. This will include providing practical support to teams undertaking EQIAs, delivering training on the EQIA process (in-house training will be provided), and offering advice and guidance to Trust-wide teams to ensure EQIAs are completed to a high-quality standard.The postholder will support the delivery and embedding of equity considerations within service change, quality improvement activity, and decision-making processes, working in line with Trust policies and frameworks. The role will involve supporting the EQIA process from initiation through to completion, contributing to monitoring and assurance activity, and escalating issues as appropriate.The successful applicant will work as part of the Clinical Governance Team and will, at times, work collaboratively with colleagues across the wider governance function, supporting shared assurance processes and contributing to a coordinated approach to equity, quality, and governance within the Trust.We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised individual with good attention to detail to join the Clinical Governance Team, with an interest in supporting work to address inequity in healthcare. If you are a team player, self-motivated, and able to work flexibly and collaboratively, we would welcome your application to a values-based organisation and kind, welcoming team.For more Information about this Job, please contact -Ann Henderson, Clinical Effectiveness and Compliance Manager.a.henderson2@nhs.netPlease review the Job Description and Person Specification attached for full requirements of the role.Adverts will close early where the maximum number of applicants is reached.
About us
Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS TrustWho are we?Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.Perks of the jobOur benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.Right to WorkThis role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
General Requirements
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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.
Clinical Effectiveness and Compliance Manager
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