Contact information
Matron Stacey Howell
stacey.howell1@nhs.net
01924 546270
About the role
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Quality and Safety lead Nurse to join our Emergency Departments and Urgent treatment Centre team at Mid Yorkshire Teaching Trust.
The aim of the role is to maintain a safe and effective environment and thus enabling the delivery of high quality and effective urgent care and improving patient experience.
The post holder will have responsibility to maintain quality and safety in the ED’s and UTC in partnership with other members of the team and will work collaboratively to develop services and improve the quality of care delivered.
The post holder will provide support to the ED’s and UTC and ensure delivery on the quality and safety agenda for the Department. Support will be given to the governance lead on the co-ordination, implementation and delivery of the Clinical Specialty Clinical Governance agendas and ensure risks and assurances link into the Speciality Governance agenda
Interview date to be confirmed
Main duties
* Monitor and support delivery of the key Clinical Governance requirements, reporting any gaps or variance to the Divisional Senior Management Team with recommendations for corrective action.
* Support and monitor compliance with risk management policies to ensure they are effectively applied on the Unit and that risk registers are being maintained.
* Identify and ensure appropriate responses to recommendations from national and regional bodies are reported to the Divisional Governance Group and ensure that appropriate plans are made to address these (NICE, the Care Quality Commission, Department of Health, National Confidential Enquiries, Royal Colleges). Maintain records of responses and actions taken.
* Work within the speciality to ensure that quality assurance processes are in place to meet national recommendations across relevant areas in the Division.
* Ensure that records are audited and maintained and managed within current national and local guidance.
* Ensure there are appropriate systems in place for the reporting, management and investigation of clinical incidents, including serious incidents and significant events as required. Ensure that learning is shared throughout the Division/wider organisation.
* To support the development of new and innovative practice within the speciality to ensure the continuous improvement of Trust efficiency and effectiveness and the development of high standards of patient service and internal "customer" support.
Essential person specification requirements
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse
* Educated to degree level or equivalent professional qualification
* Continuing professional development
* Service improvement techniques
Experience
* Supporting and/or leading a programme of quality/safety improvement (quality specialist)
* Preparing and implementing governance plans
* Understanding of operational and professional issues in an ED and UTC Trust
* Experience of working across professional and organisational boundaries
* Evidence of teaching and developing staff
Skills & Abilities
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Ability to communicate at all levels
* Good presentation skills
* Strong leadership and team building skills
* Problem solving approach
* Innovative, creative and developed interpersonal skills
* Ability to negotiate, influence and promote change
Be part of MY team
We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients’ homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Application guidance:
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Our benefits
* Access to the NHS pension plan
* Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service
* Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services
* Extensive benefits and support, including:
* Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme
* Home electronics scheme
* Cycle to work scheme - subject to eligibility criteria
* Car lease salary sacrifice scheme - subject to eligibility criteria
* Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport
* Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies
* Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality
* Career progression, training and support
Skilled worker sponsorship
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