Main area Surgery Grade Band 8a Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Cross site working required) Job ref 279-6615839-JAN25
Employer 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site SRH & Worthing Town Chichester & Worthing Salary £53,755 - £60,504 Per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 02/02/2025 23:59 Interview date 12/02/2025
Divisional Quality & Safety Manager
Band 8a
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact, our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work-life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
The post holder will support the divisional triumvirate to deliver effective and responsive quality governance systems, providing senior specialist support and advice, and participate in the management of the compliance for quality governance across the Trust. The postholder will enable the divisions to continuously improve patient safety, experience, outcomes, and effectiveness. The postholder will support the divisional management and reporting of the RLDatix IQ risk, complaints/feedback, mortality and incident reporting system in relation to the risk register, complaints, learning from deaths and patient safety incidents. The postholder will work in partnership with lead clinicians, senior managers, nurses, specialists, and service providers in order to maintain support, mentorship and advice. The post holder is required to manage a portfolio of evidence for external inspections and internal assurance to ensure the Trust meets its regulatory requirements. The post holder will be required to provide regular assurance and gap analysis reports to various committees of the board and the executive team for assurance purposes.
Main duties of the job
* Establish a high quality profile and agenda within the Division regarding clinical governance.
* Establish and maintain effective methods to assure triangulation of governance within the Division.
* Develop pathways and feedback loops to ensure learning from incidents, risks, complaints and deaths.
* Provide an overview of reporting and auditing, ensuring support is given to those undertaking these, to ensure these are high quality and timely.
Person specification
Experience and qualifications
* Educated to Masters level in a relevant healthcare, risk or quality improvement associated subject or equivalent experience
* Investigation training (HSIB Silver) or equivalent accredited course within last 2 years
* A good knowledge of the principles of risk and patient safety management and how to apply them in practice
Skills and knowledge
* Excellent communication, negotiation and liaison skills
* Ability to work autonomously and manage highly complex information with attention to details and accuracy
Important information for applicants
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigration eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker.
Closing adverts early: Please apply as early as you're able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest we may close adverts earlier than specified.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications
Further Information
For help with the application process for non-medical vacancies only, please contact the Resourcing Team by Email: uhsussex.non-medicalvacancies@nhs.net
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