Talent 4 Good are delighted to be supporting a leading private healthcare provider to recruit a Head of Clinical Governance & Quality
This is an excellent opportunity to join a Leeds based leading private healthcare provider who are a independent healthcare provider offering a wide range of medical, diagnostic, and specialist outpatient services to both NHS and private patients.
Job Title: Head of Clinical Governance & Quality
Reports To: Managing Director
Location: Leeds - Onsite
Salary: £65,000
Reporting to the Managing Director, the position of Head of Clinical Governance & Quality is responsible for providing overall direction for quality, safety and patient experience efforts.
The Head of Clinical Governance & Quality is responsible for supporting the Medical Director, Clinical Leadership, and other stakeholders in ensuring quality outcomes, patient safety and patient-centric care. This role is responsible for the oversight of the development and implementation of the integrated governance framework, quality, safety, and patient experience policies and operating procedures.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Oversees all quality, safety, and regulatory and risk management activities
* Oversees the implementation of the integrated governance framework in line with the regulatory body –CQC.
* Line Manager of Governance Team
* Ensures a safe environment for patients, families and healthcare professionals that meets regulatory and accreditation standards.
* Develops and implements, in cooperation with Nursing and Clinical Operations, patient care policies, procedures, guidelines, and protocols and periodically updates them as needed.
* Ensures the highest quality of professional practice in all clinical and nursing divisions and departments ensures all safety, health and regulatory requirements are met in all areas of responsibilities.
* Develops and implements systems and protocols to effectively monitor clinical outcomes, safety events and patient experience measures. Leads improvement efforts to improve measures.
* Provides leadership with in-depth knowledge of national and international trends regarding quality, patient safety and experience.
* Responsible for maintaining compliance as governed by UK statutory and regulatory bodies including Care Quality Commission (CQC), the Information Commissioner Office (ICO), Public Health England and Health & Safety Executive (HSE)
* Develops and support organization-wide quality, safety, and patient experience strategies that improve the overall patient experience including clinical care, physical environment, as well as emotional needs of patients, families and employees.
* Oversees the operations of patient experience data reporting
Other responsibilities as required according to the needs of the business, and a flexible approach to the role given the dynamic nature of the organisation as it continues to grow and develop
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
* Bachelor’s Degree required
* Extensive experience in quality & governance leadership.
* Extensive line management experience
* Experience of managing CQC inspections
* Proven track record of achieving “Good” or “Outstanding” following a CQC inspection
* Registered Healthcare Professional