Clinical Governance Manager | Full Time | Permanent | Leeds - LS8
Spire Leeds has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Clinical Governance Manager to join the team on a full time, permanent basis. You will be responsible for leading your team to deliver the hospital Clinical Governance agenda reporting to the the Director of Clinical Services, working closely with the Hospital Director, Lead Consultant for Clinical Governance and the MAC Chair in leading the clinical quality and governance strategy within the hospital.
Spire Leeds Hospital, located in Roundhay, Leeds, has been treating patients for almost 30 years. We are the region’s largest private hospital in terms of the range of services we offer and the number of consultants we work with. The hospital offers a range of services and facilities including four operating theatres, a sterile services department, a dedicated endoscopy suite, and a diagnostic and imaging department with an MRI and CT scanner. There are outpatient and physiotherapy departments providing services six days per week
Duties and responsibilities
1. To provide overall leadership representation of Clinical Governance as part of Spire Leeds Senior Management Team
2. To take active lead role in ensuring compliance with all hospital regulatory requirements and ensuring compliance to Spire Governance, audit and risk management
3. To lead the governance team, undertaking management responsibilities
4. To provide and develop strong leadership for all aspects of the role initiating optimal clinical standards, managing business objectives and aspiring to being the leading private healthcare provision with locality
5. Support all departments in ensuring compliance with CQC/HIS/HIW essential standards and maintain Provider Compliance Assessment Tool
6. Co-ordinate the compilation of the quarterly Governance Reports, provide support in other related reports including Infection Control, SSD Reports, timely submissions etc
7. Initiate investigations of incidents and complaints in a timely manner and manage the incident reporting system and appropriate escalation of incidents.
8. Assess, monitor and review performance to ensure full compliance with the CQC/HIS/HIW National Minimum Standards. Together with the Matron lead the
9. Preparation for inspection or assessment visit from the CQC/HIS/HIW and other relevant regulatory bodies and work closely with the Matron in leading accurate and timely reports
10. To work closely with all clinical departments promoting patient focused quality care
Who we're looking for
11. Registered with NMC or HCPC is desirable
12. Able to demonstrate continuous professional development
13. Must have a track record of successful delivery in audit, risk and governance role in a healthcare setting
14. Qualification in risk, audit or governance desirable
15. To have auditing skills across clinical standards and departments
16. Experience of producing reports and presentations required
17. Experience of risk assessment required
18. Able to work under pressure with tight deadlines, with excellent organisational skills
19. Ability to build relationships with a range of stakeholders
20. Ability to manage conflict and negotiate outcomes
21. Must be pro active and can self motivate, but also work as part of a team
Benefits
We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
22. 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
23. Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
24. Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
25. Free Bupa wellness screening
26. Private medical insurance
27. Life assurance
28. Free onsite parking
Our Values
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
29. Driving clinical excellence
30. Doing the right thing
31. Caring is our passion
32. Keeping it simple
33. Delivering on our promises
34. Succeeding and celebrating together
35. Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people