Job summary This is a varied and exciting opportunity for a forward thinking and enthusiastic candidate to join our Divisional Governance Teams for a 12 month period in a fixed term or seconded post. The successful candidate will provide support to the clinical team working within the Family Services Division; the role will support governance and risk management processes, utilising the Datix system to provide accurate data, identify areas where focus is needed to drive improvement and provide assurance to both clinical and management teams. The role will support the staff, Unit Managers, Lead Nurses and Governance Team to continue to develop the patient focussed safety culture which puts our patients at the centre of everything we do. The successful applicant will work alongside the leadership teams, providing the Divisional Management Team with information and assurance relating to incidents, investigations, action plans and risk registers. The successful candidate will support the Divisional Governance Manager to deliver on patient safety requirements, including Risk & Governance, staff engagement, patient engagement and quality improvement agendas, deputising for them in their absence. Main duties of the job You will manage data to monitor key Governance outputs, preparing and presenting information for Directorate and Divisional meetings and to feed back to clinical teams. You will be empowered to contribute to the continuous development of governance processes for the Family Services Division. The successful candidate will contribute to: Facilitating investigations for incidents and complaints Reports for the Division, Care Organisation and external agencies. Support clinical teams to meet governance responsibilities for incident management, completion of investigation reports, embedding learning from investigations so that patients receive improved quality of care. Support the patient safety agenda by participating in audit and quality improvement initiatives. Support guideline/policy development and timely review, ensuring that guidelines and policies to reflect national recommendations and best practice. Actively participate in Directorate and Divisional meetings relevant to the role. Post holder may be required to work at any acute or community based NCA location. About us The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. Date posted 21 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 236-OCO-NM007-25 Job locations Royal Oldham Hospital Rochdale Road Oldham OL1 2JH Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Person Specification Qulaifications Essential Degree / diploma in nursing studies (or equivalent nursing qualification and experience) Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD) Registration with the NMC Substantial post-registration experience in a leadership role Demonstrate a knowledge of the Governance processes Desirable Evidence of having undertaken relevant further study or training as required for the post Knowledge of PSIRF Have experience of or is currently working within a Band 7 role. Significant relevant experience at Band 6 would be considered. Experience of Managing change Skills Essential IT skills Leadership skills Person Specification Qulaifications Essential Degree / diploma in nursing studies (or equivalent nursing qualification and experience) Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD) Registration with the NMC Substantial post-registration experience in a leadership role Demonstrate a knowledge of the Governance processes Desirable Evidence of having undertaken relevant further study or training as required for the post Knowledge of PSIRF Have experience of or is currently working within a Band 7 role. Significant relevant experience at Band 6 would be considered. Experience of Managing change Skills Essential IT skills Leadership skills 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). 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. 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). 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 Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Oldham Hospital Rochdale Road Oldham OL1 2JH Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)