Job summary
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit an enthusiastic, dynamic, and talented individual to provide expert Quality and Governance advice and support to the Mental Health Directorates within the Trust. The post holder will advise on patient safety, clinical effectiveness, and quality of care across the directorate; with a particular emphasis on ensuring incidents and patient feedback are reported, reviewed and the learning is shared in accordance with best practice.
The Mental Health Directorates aim to ensure the assessment and provision of person-centred specialist health and social care services which promote an individual's right to choice, independence, health and wellbeing in line with their assessed needs and in a way that enables them to reach their full potential.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be an integral member of the directorates' senior team and work closely with the Trust's corporate quality and governance team. They will be expected to contribute fully to delivering the Trust-wide clinical governance and patient safety agenda and supporting learning through quality improvement methodology.
The successful individual will both lead the development and production of directorate quality and safety reports, for regular trust wide and directorate meetings. They will also support the Clinical Director, Head of nursing and Service Director on all safety issues and wider clinical quality issues.
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible.
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
* Excellent opportunities for career progression
* Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
* 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
* NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
* Competitive pension scheme
* Lease car scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Mental Health First Aiders
* Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
* Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job responsibilities
You will provide specialist clinical input into the planning, development, and evaluation of Mental Health services, holding responsibility for defined projects as delegated by the senior operational and governance team in the Directorate.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* MSc / post graduate diploma / long course linked to specialism, or equivalent experience.
* Evidence of completion of informal/formal management and leadership/supervisory skills training
* Evidence of completion of service improvement and project management training
* Advanced knowledge of clinical governance, risk management and national priorities in relation to patient safety
Desirable
* Evidence of developing standards, clinical protocols, procedures and guidelines.
* Root Cause Analysis or investigation techniques training
* PRINCE2 or Project Management Qualification
* Risk Management Qualification
Experience
Essential
* Strong understanding of the role of regulators in the NHS including the CQC
* Advanced knowledge of clinical governance, risk management and national priorities in relation to patient safety
* Good knowledge of regulation linked to health and safety, safeguarding and information governance.
* Demonstrates in depth knowledge of the principles of risk management
Desirable
* Excellent co-ordinator, facilitator, educator and written and verbal communication
* Demonstrates ability to be a good team member and to lead a complex team
Knowledge
Essential
* Good knowledge of regulation linked to health and safety, safeguarding and information governance.
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
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