Job summary The post holder is responsible for leading the Quality Agenda. This includes clinical governance, clinical audit, organisational learning, and regulatory Compliance for the Trust. They will have the oversight and compliance with NICE guidance, national standards and national clinical audits. The post holder will, together with the patient safety team in promoting and delivering patient safety across the organisation. The post holder will support the development of improved performance and service delivery in a range of service areas across the Trust. In addition, they will promote quality improvement across the Trust and lead on a range of programmes addressing performance and service issues. Main duties of the job Lead the development, implementation, monitoring and review of the Clinical Governance Strategy (including audit and outcomes), Quality Strategy and Quality & Governance Framework for the Trust in line with Trust objectives and priorities. This can include but not limited to changing legislation and regulations and should support continuous improvement and the delivery of high standards of care in line with the Trust's vision and values. In collaboration with the clinical directorates and corporate services, lead the development of a trust wide work programme for quality improvement, including quality priorities and metrics and communications. Ensure timely delivery and monitoring of effectiveness and demonstrate the impact on standards of patient caThrough liaison and working with the Board, managers and frontline staff ensure clinical governance and quality improvement concepts become embedded in Trust decision making, planning and performance management process. About us Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond. We specialise in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics, providing regional and national services in these areas of clinical expertise.Our world-leading clinical teams also treat more common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. In addition, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and a growing portfolio of community-based services.Patients consistently rate QVH amongst the top hospitals in the country for quality of care. Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning. Date posted 08 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £62,215 to £72,293 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 276-6700359-AC Job locations Queen Victoria Hospital Holtye Road East Grinstead RH19 3DZ Job description Job responsibilities For more information and details around the main responsibilities, please refer to the job description attached. Job description Job responsibilities For more information and details around the main responsibilities, please refer to the job description attached. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered in a Clinical Profession, for example, Midwife/ Nurse/ Physiotherapist/ Radiographer Evidence of significant Continuing Professional Development in related speciality Experience Essential Experience of working as a senior manager (Band 8) in the NHS Experience of working in a clinical governance related role within the NHS for at least 2 years Experience of managing staff Desirable Experience of developing and implementing strategies, policies, guidelines and projects Knowledge Essential Demonstrable understanding of NHS quality improvement frameworks and requirements Demonstrable understanding of the NHS regulatory and compliance frameworks under which NHS Foundation Trusts operate Understanding of serious incidents, complaints and PALS, clinical audit and its applications in NHS Trusts Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered in a Clinical Profession, for example, Midwife/ Nurse/ Physiotherapist/ Radiographer Evidence of significant Continuing Professional Development in related speciality Experience Essential Experience of working as a senior manager (Band 8) in the NHS Experience of working in a clinical governance related role within the NHS for at least 2 years Experience of managing staff Desirable Experience of developing and implementing strategies, policies, guidelines and projects Knowledge Essential Demonstrable understanding of NHS quality improvement frameworks and requirements Demonstrable understanding of the NHS regulatory and compliance frameworks under which NHS Foundation Trusts operate Understanding of serious incidents, complaints and PALS, clinical audit and its applications in NHS Trusts 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 Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Queen Victoria Hospital Holtye Road East Grinstead RH19 3DZ Employer's website https://www.qvh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)