Job summary HMT have an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior leader to join us and play a key part ensuring we follows effective, transparent and accountable governance and compliance procedures which comply with the good practice and fulfil charity, statutory and regulatory requirements. This role requires an individual who is driven, ambitious and passionate about governance processes and systems with a desire to influence and work in close partnership with senior leaders. The post holder will work across the organisation, providing support and expert advice and guidance to the senior leadership team on a range of statutory and regulatory areas. This role will provide dynamic, senior leadership, visibility and expert support to the governance culture and have sufficient seniority to engage directly with the executive team. They will engage in networks to share good practice. The preference is for this role to be based from our Durham office, with the option for hybrid working, with regular travel to HMT sites expected. Join us in shaping the future of health and social care and making a meaningful impact in achieving HMT's vision to be the most innovative and best quality provider of niche health and social care services. Main duties of the job Responsible for oversight and monitoring of non-clinical/care incidents, including, but not limited to, providing support to sites in the investigation of non-clinical are incidents, the identification and reporting on non-clinical & care trends, themes and learning from incidents and preparing and reporting to various meetings. Responsible for oversight and management of policy systems and processes, together with oversight of compliance. Ownership of various governance, regulatory and quality policies Oversight and reporting to meetings on non-clinical & care risks on the risk register, ensuring all risks are accurately captured, recorded correctly and are monitored for overdue reviews and actions. To provide training on identification and recording of non-clinical & care risks and how to use risk registers. Assisting in the development of the board assurance framework. Responsibility for oversight of complaints processes, including identifying and reporting on non-clinical & care trends, themes and learning from complaints and monitoring and reporting compliance with processes. Responsible for the development of complaints handling training Responsibility to work with the Systems Governance Manager to develop of various Ulysses modules including dashboards in areas such as incidents, complaints, risk, claims and inquests, compliance module About us At the Healthcare Management Trust, we are obsessed with achieving our Vision, to be the most innovative and best quality provider of niche health and social care services. Our Purpose is, to make every contact count, ensuring every resident and patient receives the best possible experience and outcome. We aim to provide services which value collaboration and place our residents, patients and people at the heart of all we do. We will always do the right thing for our residents, patients and people. We will be outwardly connected to the most innovative practices and service offerings in the market. We will do things differently and will be bold with our ambition to change things for the better. We are passionate about what we do and so are our people. Bringing their most authentic selves to work and seeking joy and fun in what we do. We will deliver care and clinical interactions compassionately and tailor them to individual needs. We achieve this by living our business Values each and every day: We are caring We are enterprising We are resourceful We are authentic We are accountable As a result, we are able to give back to the people and communities we serve by delivering on our Charitable Mission to, Provide quality and innovative care solutions to those with complex needs within marginalized community settings. Date posted 27 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience £51,928 - £62,887 Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Home or remote working Reference number B0318-25-0003 Job locations St. Hughs Hospital Peaks Lane Grimsby DN32 9RP Navigators Point Durham DH1 1TW Sancta Maria Hospital Lamberts Road Swansea West Glamorgan SA1 8FD Marie Louise House Nursing Home Newton Lane Romsey Hampshire SO51 8GZ Coloma Court Care Home Layhams Road West Wickham Kent BR4 9QJ St. Quentin Residential Homes Ltd Sandy Lane Newcastle Staffordshire ST5 0LZ Job description Job responsibilities Job Description Available to Download. Full Careers Page can be found at:Head of Governance - HMT UK Job description Job responsibilities Job Description Available to Download. Full Careers Page can be found at:Head of Governance - HMT UK Person Specification Experience Essential A minimum of 5 years experience in a senior governance role, within a complex organisation. Experience of project management and production of management and assurance reports for committees Ability to communicate with staff groups at all levels of the organisation, and be able to deal effectively with emotionally charged subject matter and demonstrate resilience, impartiality and not be afraid to challenge and question appropriately Ability to present to both small and large groups, presenting at conferences to share good practice, tailoring presentations to the audience in terms of complexity and delivering key messages. Ability to engage with various stakeholders Knowledge of health and/or social are national policy, legislation and requirements Experience of working within a senior/leadership role in a healthcare setting Experience of working in an adult social care setting. Ability to communicate effectively with and build relationships with senior leadership teams and managers (corporate and operational). This includes communicating highly complex and sensitive information that can be of a contentious nature. Experience of analysing, interpreting, comparing and presenting data and reports relating to to meet target audiences. Ability to horizon scan the national landscape in relation to governance matter to be proactive rather than reactive when supporting the sites and wider organisation. Qualifications Essential Degree in related discipline or substantial experiential equivalence. Masters level qualification or equivalent Recognised qualification in the field of quality assurance, compliance and governance or relevant experience Evidence of continuing professional development Recognised Leadership/management Qualification Recognised Quality Improvement qualification Person Specification Experience Essential A minimum of 5 years experience in a senior governance role, within a complex organisation. Experience of project management and production of management and assurance reports for committees Ability to communicate with staff groups at all levels of the organisation, and be able to deal effectively with emotionally charged subject matter and demonstrate resilience, impartiality and not be afraid to challenge and question appropriately Ability to present to both small and large groups, presenting at conferences to share good practice, tailoring presentations to the audience in terms of complexity and delivering key messages. Ability to engage with various stakeholders Knowledge of health and/or social are national policy, legislation and requirements Experience of working within a senior/leadership role in a healthcare setting Experience of working in an adult social care setting. Ability to communicate effectively with and build relationships with senior leadership teams and managers (corporate and operational). This includes communicating highly complex and sensitive information that can be of a contentious nature. Experience of analysing, interpreting, comparing and presenting data and reports relating to to meet target audiences. Ability to horizon scan the national landscape in relation to governance matter to be proactive rather than reactive when supporting the sites and wider organisation. Qualifications Essential Degree in related discipline or substantial experiential equivalence. Masters level qualification or equivalent Recognised qualification in the field of quality assurance, compliance and governance or relevant experience Evidence of continuing professional development Recognised Leadership/management Qualification Recognised Quality Improvement qualification 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Healthcare Management Trust – St Hugh’s Hospital Address St. Hughs Hospital Peaks Lane Grimsby DN32 9RP Employer's website https://hmtsthughs.org/ (Opens in a new tab)