Employer: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Derby Hospital
Town: Derby
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 pa pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 26/03/2025 23:59
Interview date: 09/04/2025
Clinical Governance Advisor
Band 7
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.
As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.
Job overview
The Division of Cancer, Diagnostics and Clinical Support (CDCS) are offering an exciting opportunity to join our fabulous Team in the role of Clinical Governance Advisor, continuously improving the quality of the services we provide and safeguarding high standards of care for our patients and staff.
CDCS is a passionate, innovative Division comprising of 5 specialised Business Units: Cancer, Pharmacy, Imaging, Therapies and Derbyshire Pathology.
Applicants will need to be motivated, enthusiastic and demonstrate excellent communication skills. Essential is the ability to work under pressure and maintain high standards, while working at a senior level.
The candidate should ideally have an understanding of the current role. They will be expected to work in collaboration with both clinical and nonclinical staff and interface with other Multidisciplinary Teams across UHDB Trust.
The candidate must be able to work independently, escalating appropriately any areas of outstanding concern.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Divisional Clinical Governance Facilitator in delivering all aspects of The Trust Risk Management Strategy and influencing and supporting UHDB in the implementation, review, and ongoing monitoring of the Patient Safety Incident Review Framework (PSIRF).
Main duties of the job
* To promote, support & facilitate all patient safety management activities within the Division.
* To implement specific risk management activities as part of the Division’s responsibility in delivering the Trust Risk Strategy.
* To implement and evaluate changes in practice to improve patient safety and patient and staff experience.
* To provide clinical governance advice/guidance to all grades of staff, which will contribute to the delivery of a clinically effective service in line with Local and National development plans and trust policies and procedures.
Working for our organisation
In return we will offer:
* Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development.
* On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Monitor incident reports to ensure that all incidents are reported and investigated timely and appropriately, in line with PSIRF and relevant Trust Policies.
* Monitor that there is a plan in place which ensures that feedback is given to staff around the reporting of incidents, and subsequent actions taken.
* Present and analyse incident data, identify trends and facilitate task and finish groups to agree appropriate action plans to address these.
* Provide support and guidance to ward sisters, department leads to ensure that high quality reports are produced and demonstrating measurable risk reduction and control.
* Represent the Division at appropriate Trust meetings.
* Facilitate, co-ordinate and implement patient safety policy and initiatives to ensure compliance against LFPSE standards.
* Operationalise relevant National, Trust and Divisional patient safety directives.
* Provide training for staff about patient safety to raise awareness and improve compliance with clinical risk management principles.
* Work independently on all areas of responsibility, escalating appropriately to the Clinical Governance Facilitator areas of outstanding concern.
* Escalate incidents to the appropriate persons e.g. Corporate risk team, Director of Allied Health Professionals, Deputy Divisional Nurse Director, Clinical Governance Facilitator.
* Deputise for Clinical Governance Facilitator, as required.
Education, Training & Qualifications-CPD Requirements
* Current NMC Registration or a clinical professional qualification with significant post reg experience.
* Clinical management experience.
* Leadership management course.
* Recognised teaching knowledge & experience.
* Degree or management qualification.
* Evidence of post registration study & CPD.
Experience & Knowledge
* A detailed understanding of what the role requires.
* Demonstrates knowledge & application of risk management systems, processes & training.
* Support & investigate incidents within either the division or externally.
* An understanding of the PSIRF process.
* Specialist knowledge & experience in governance & risk management.
Skills & Ability
* Evidence of clinical leadership skills.
* Able to facilitate & influence people at all levels within the trust.
* Leads on such investigations & supports divisional managers, matrons, ward sisters & department leads to do likewise.
* Experienced presentation skills.
* Has ability to evaluate own strengths & weaknesses & seek advice where appropriate.
Communication & interpersonal skills
* Able to receive & communicate sensitive & complex information following an incident & investigation that may involve patients/relatives/staff & may prove detrimental to them.
* Able to use well developed interpersonal skills, establish & maintain relationships gaining the cooperation of others.
Values & Behaviours
* Display professional integrity & respect at all times.
* Provide empathy & support staff in challenging situations.
Other
* Able to navigate basic IT skills.
Our Trust aims to provide the highest quality care to patients within Derbyshire and South East Staffordshire and we want the very best people to work with us.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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