Job summary A permanent opportunity has arisen within the Central IHC Quality Governance Team for a band 7 Governance Facilitator to join an already established team, to fulfil a current vacancy. 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 Under the management of the Head of Quality Governance, the post holder will support the quality and governance work within the Central Quality Governance team BCUHB, including complaint, incident and risk management and coordination, plus identifying lessons to learn. The post holder will be required to demonstrate initiative and to work independently within defined policy in an efficient and effective way to meet defined deadlines. About us If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework. Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Date posted 19 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 050-AC118-0225 Job locations Ysbyty Glan Clwyd Rhuddlan Road Rhyl LL18 5UJ Job description Job responsibilities The successful candidate will need to have excellent communication and leadership skills, and have extensive clinical and governance experience. In addition, the successful candidate will be required to analyse key performance indicator data using a variety of clinical systems (including datix) and produce reports in relation to the quality of services, identifying themes and trends. A requirement of the post will be to support the education and training needs of individuals and teams on specific issues to support service improvements. Job description Job responsibilities The successful candidate will need to have excellent communication and leadership skills, and have extensive clinical and governance experience. In addition, the successful candidate will be required to analyse key performance indicator data using a variety of clinical systems (including datix) and produce reports in relation to the quality of services, identifying themes and trends. A requirement of the post will be to support the education and training needs of individuals and teams on specific issues to support service improvements. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Firest degree or professional qualification or ability to demonstrate equivalent level of experience Educated to Master's degree level or equivalent professional qualification or ability to demonstrate equivalent level of experience Previous knowledge Essential Previous experience in Clinical Governance capacity Evidence of recent and relevant continuous professional development Experience in developing GAP analysis, report writing, developing and participating in writing guidelines Special knowledge Essential Knowledge of governance frameworks e.g. HIW/Welsh Government Regulations and audit Risk management processes and DATIX. Good knowledge of NICE, royal college recommendations and confidential enquiry reports Evidence of continued management and leadership development gained over an extensive period Skills/Abilities Essential Computer skills to include but not exclusive to: Excel or other spreadsheet package, Datix, Word, Power Point, good keyboard skills. Highly developed interpersonal skills. Ability to develop successful working relationships with clinicians with from all disciplines and staff at all levels. Ability to persuade and influence. Ability to prioritise task and manage the workload appropriately. Project management skills. Investigative and analytical skill, methodological with good attention to detail. Problem solving skills. Innovative and effective. Able to undertake audit and develop action plans Ability to work to tight deadlines and competing demands Person Specification Qualifications Essential Firest degree or professional qualification or ability to demonstrate equivalent level of experience Educated to Master's degree level or equivalent professional qualification or ability to demonstrate equivalent level of experience Previous knowledge Essential Previous experience in Clinical Governance capacity Evidence of recent and relevant continuous professional development Experience in developing GAP analysis, report writing, developing and participating in writing guidelines Special knowledge Essential Knowledge of governance frameworks e.g. HIW/Welsh Government Regulations and audit Risk management processes and DATIX. Good knowledge of NICE, royal college recommendations and confidential enquiry reports Evidence of continued management and leadership development gained over an extensive period Skills/Abilities Essential Computer skills to include but not exclusive to: Excel or other spreadsheet package, Datix, Word, Power Point, good keyboard skills. Highly developed interpersonal skills. Ability to develop successful working relationships with clinicians with from all disciplines and staff at all levels. Ability to persuade and influence. Ability to prioritise task and manage the workload appropriately. Project management skills. Investigative and analytical skill, methodological with good attention to detail. Problem solving skills. Innovative and effective. Able to undertake audit and develop action plans Ability to work to tight deadlines and competing demands Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Address Ysbyty Glan Clwyd Rhuddlan Road Rhyl LL18 5UJ Employer's website https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)