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Our Values
* We are KIND
* We are OPEN
* We pursue EXCELLENCE
We are looking for applications from people who share our values to help make us a valued and trusted partner within our care system, that delivers safe effective care to our local population.
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Governance Coordinator to support in the coordination and delivery of the Governance, Quality and Patient Safety Framework across the Family Health Care Group. The post holder will work with the Maternity Quality and Patient Safety Team to develop, monitor and maintain processes to ensure assurance can be provided for all areas of clinical governance, which will include clinical effectiveness, quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
The post is a cross site post with a base at either York or Scarborough Hospital. We have 2 positions available.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will play an active role in the day to day management of Datix and will support the team with the incident review processes as well as provide data and themes for assurance reporting. Excellent IT skills ability to managing complex data processes, and the management of all systems, databases and action logs will be essential skills for the post holder to have.
Other core duties will be supporting the preparation of agendas for key meetings and ensuring actions are captured and followed up, supporting the complaints management process and oversight of the audit programme.
Working for our organisation
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
* A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
* A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
* Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
* NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
* An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Person specification
Education and qualifications
* Educated to diploma/degree level or equivalent experience
Experience and Knowledge
* Experience of using and managing systems such as Datix
* Experience of analysing data and presenting in a user friendly format
* Experience of data collection
* Experience of audit
Skills and Attributes
* Ability to deal with and manage complex and difficult situations
* Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
* Ability to work on own initiative and meet deadlines
* Good understanding of the NHS governance agenda
Personal Qualities and Values
* Commitment to development of the service and the provision of safe, high-quality care
* Ability to demonstrate our organisational Trust values
Please note that some of our substantive vacancies may be available on a smaller number of hours than advertised. If you would be interested in applying on this basis, we would encourage you to contact the appointing manager to enquire further.
DBS Checks
Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if it is required for the role. The cost will be deducted from your salary either in 1 payment or over a six month period once you start employment. By applying you are agreeing to this undertaking. If you are successful you will be asked to confirm if you wish to pay in one amount or in instalments. The charges are currently £27.38 for a standard check and £55.38 for an enhanced check. The level of check will be determined by the post you are applying for.
Please note that Volunteers and Bank only staff will not be charged.
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) offers a confidential checking service for transgender applicants in accordance with the Gender Recognition Act 2004. This is known as the sensitive applications route, and is available for all levels of DBS check - basic, standard and enhanced.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Please note, the selection processes at York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills. You will be required to acknowledge that you are aware of this before submitting your application.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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