Job summary
We are searching for someone who shares our values that:
oWe care about the people we serve and the people we work withoWe trust one anotheroWe respect each otheroWe take personal responsibilityoWe treat people with kindnessoWe act with integrity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and dedicated individual to apply for the role of quality, safety and experience lead within the Medicine Clinical Board (MCB). The post holder will support the provision of safe and effective healthcare to patients throughout the Clinical Board by ensuring thereare effective and efficient quality, safety and governance mechanisms in place, particularly in respect of patient safety incidents, risk management and adverse events.
Supported by the Director of Nursing, their Deputy and the Head of Quality and Governance for Medicine you will be responsible for ensuring all patient safety incident reports are investigated in line with UHB processes, with learning disseminated throughout the multi-disciplinary team. We are looking for an experienced registered nurse who can demonstrate strong leadership qualities to work with the relevant stakeholders across the MCB directorates. You will provide inspirational leadership whist acting as a positive role model for the Critical Care staff.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
To support the Clinical Board Director of Nursing in promoting clinical incident reporting and ensuring that all Patient Safety Incident reports are accurately recorded, investigated and actioned in line with UHB Policy. Ensuring that investigations and corrective action are undertaken in liaison with directorates and facilitating sharing of learning as appropriate.
To provide support to the Director of Nursing in managing and developing Clinical Board arrangements for clinical governance and specifically clinical risk management and patient safety and experience.
To develop and maintain areas of special interest in the field of Clinical Governance and patient safety and experience, as agreed with the Director of Nursing.
Provide support to the Clinical Teams for development and implementation of strategies and systems for the continual improvement of services including clinical governance, risk management, health and safety and patient partnership.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has an important job to do. What we do matters because it's our job to care for people and keep them well. We all want to do this to the best of our abilities - but we know that good intentions are not always enough.
Our values guide the way we work and the way we behave with others. Post holders will be expected at all times to behave in accordance with our values demonstrating commitment to the delivery of high-quality services to patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Educated to MSc level in a relevant healthcare associated subject or evidence of equivalent experience
2. Relevant professional qualification with current registration
3. Clinical background
Experience
Essential
4. Previous experience of risk management/ clinical governance
5. Health-care experience at a senior level
Desirable
6. Demonstrate a practical, problem solving approach to risk management/ clinical governance
Skills
Essential
7. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in written work, at all levels of staff and with the general public
8. Experience of using Datix or similar software
9. Capacity to think strategically and produce new approaches and views to problems
Special Knowledge
Essential
10. Working knowledge of relevant literature, research and legislation relating to Clinical Governance and patient safety Risk assessment tools, methodologies and management Clear understanding of the concept of evidence based practice and clinical effectiveness Trained in Root Cause Analysis techniques Conversant with Standards for Health in Wales
Desirable
11. Interest and knowledge in the broad patient safety healthcare agenda
Personal qualities
Essential
12. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team Must be able to demonstrate leadership and management skills Must be committed to the promotion of safety and quality throughout the Organisation Flexible and adaptable to change
Desirable
13. Ability to negotiate