Clinical Governance Co-Ordinator
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation TrustJob overview
You will work across the planned care/Surgical division as a member of the Clinical Governance team, providing support to the Lead Clinical Governance Coordinator and Associate Director of Nursing responsible for the division.
You will develop the knowledge and skills required to provide support to the lead Clinical Governance Coordinator in advising on all aspects of Clinical Governance promoting a culture that upholds quality and safety to ensure that the patient safety, clinical governance and quality agenda is proactively managed and consistently delivered across the division .
In addition, you will have an integral role in the introduction and embedding of the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) agenda across the multidisciplinary teams within the planned care/ surgical division.
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- The post holder will support the lead Clinical Governance Co-ordinator, Associate Director of Nursing and Medical Governance Lead in the effective management of incident reporting,
- Investigations and co-ordinating the division in meeting the regulatory requirements of external standards and inspections such as those undertaken by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)
- Supporting the implementation of the PSIRF agenda
- Provide highly specialist advice, support and guidance to managers and clinicians in relation to a range of issues including: governance, assurance, risk, with support from the Lead Clinical Governance Co-ordinator and Trust Governance Lead
- The post-holder should be able to communicate with people in a confident, clear and concise manner. The post-holder will also be expected to have excellent written communication skills, as they support producing strategies, reports, policies, leaflets for staff and other stakeholders
- Liaise frequently with area leads to support them to manage local incidents within agreed timeframes
- Team player, actively listen, showing empathy when neede
Working for our organisation
We are a forward-thinking cohesive team of 4 people who need the support of an additional team member.
We work closely with our Medical, Matron and Operational Manger colleagues to support the implementation of the Clinical Governance programme.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
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You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
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