Job Summary
The Head of Clinical Governance is responsible for leading and overseeing the improvement and monitoring of a comprehensive clinical governance framework. This framework should align with the 7 pillars of clinical governance: education and training, clinical audit, clinical effectiveness, colleague management, client and public involvement, risk management, and information management. The clinical governance framework should provide a structured approach for accountability and transparency so that the organisation can continuously improve its services and achieve agreed standards of care. By focusing on user safety, clinical quality, and risk management, such a framework is designed to help create a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
Main Duties of the Job
* Develop and implement a clinical governance strategy aligned with Oakdale's goals and objectives.
* Provide advice and guidance to the Clinical Director and other appropriate colleagues on clinical governance matters.
* Collaborate with teams across the organisation to support the integration of clinical governance and best practice in risk management.
* Establish a clinical governance framework incorporating clinical audit, risk management, education and training, and information management.
* Develop policies, procedures, and guidelines to reflect best practices in clinical governance.
* Lead patient safety incident investigations and develop a robust risk management system.
* Implement effective information management practices to ensure accurate logging, reporting, and resolution tracking of clinical incidents, complaints, and outcomes.
* Support the evaluation of the clinical governance framework through clinical audit and data analysis to assess clinical effectiveness.
* Use evidence from clinical audits to identify areas for improvement and support line managers in taking corrective action.
* Maintain logs of incidents, complaints, and patient and public involvement data to provide a complete view of governance performance.
* Support line managers in implementing quality improvement initiatives based on the findings of clinical audits and patient feedback.
Qualifications and Experience
* An experienced healthcare professional with current professional registration.
* Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
* A qualification in clinical governance, quality improvement, or a related field (desirable).
* A track record in leading and implementing clinical governance frameworks in a healthcare setting.
* Experience in coordinating risk management processes and risk reporting.
* Experience and understanding of Information Governance (Data Protection) and incident management.
* Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
* Analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
* Knowledge of healthcare regulations and best practices.
Additional Information
This is a senior role with responsibility for supporting the management of clinical risk and safety within the organisation and providing the Senior Management team and Board with information on the clinical governance and audit program within Oakdale.
Equal Opportunities Statement: At Oakdale, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity in our workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace enhances our ability to serve our community and drives innovation.
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