About this role
Job summary
An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the Patient Safety and Quality Team as Falls StrategyLead.In order to meet the needs of this role, you will need to have a passion for improving patient safety through the reduction of avoidable falls. Thepost holder will be an integral part of the Patient Safety and Quality Team but will also engage widely with teams and organisations across thehealth and social care landscape.The post holder will work closely with those involved in falls prevention and management, providing strategic direction and an overview of fallsimprovement efforts.The successful candidate will be supported by colleagues to develop expert knowledge and skills to become one of the lead specialists within theorganisation with regards to the prevention and management of falls.The post holder will need to be confident in presenting and discussing their work with colleagues at all levels of the organisation, with support fromsenior team members.As a team member the post holder will support the development of a strong patient safety cultural change across the organisation.
Main duties of the job
The postholder's duties will include the following:o To coordinate falls improvement work across both secondary and community care.o To support the Head of Safety, Quality and Organisational Learning in identifying learning themes and feeding back the outcomes torelevant committees.o To be responsible and accountable for the implementation of effective, efficient and evidenced-based falls prevention and managementof falls procedures across the UHB, ensuring a partnership approach to achieve the outcome of reducing harm from adult in-patientfalls. You will support the development of referral pathways appropriate for individual/service need.o To co-ordinate and supporting the work of the Falls Delivery Group in developing an overarching UHB framework for the prevention andmanagement of falls.o To be responsible and accountable for delivering the strategy for falls prevention and management teaching and training across theUHB, identifying the educational requirements and communicating the vision and actions required to deliver a quality and safe service.The postholder will be expected to demonstrate to others how to undertake effective falls prevention and management.To support the implementation of local and national frameworks and policies across the UHB as required, Including the Stay Steady programme inprimary care involving working with schools and in the inpatient falls strategies which will impact across the Cardiff and Vale Communities.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered healthcare professional MSc qualification or equivalent experience Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
Quality improvement qualification e.g. IQT Silver
Experience Essential
Significant post registration experience Managing change Multi professional team working
Desirable
Demonstrate a practical problem solving approach to risk management/clinical governance Experience of project management Experience in the preparation and implementation of Policies and Procedures Previous experience of risk management/clinical governance/patient safety and quality
Skills Essential
Highly skilled communicator (verbal and written) Ability to produce high quality documentation in the form of reports and presentations suitable for all levels of Committees/Groups Attention to detail with an ability to meet deadline/time management Ability to problem solve and think strategically Have a highly focussed analytical mind able to sensitively question and challenge individuals at all levels across the Health Board Ability to work individually and as a member of the team Computer literate in the use of Microsoft Office
Desirable
Project management skills Experience of using Datix or similar software Experience of participating in MDT investigations/reviews Incident investigation and investigation report writing skills
Special Knowledge Essential
Good understanding of falls prevention and interventions Clear understanding of the concept of evidence-based practice and clinical effectiveness Conversant with Health and Care Standards Working knowledge of relevant literature, research and legislation relating to clinical governance, patient safety and quality Experience of risk assessment tools, methodologies and risk management
Personal Qualities Essential
Must be able to work independently and as part of a team Must be able to demonstrate leadership and management skills Must be committed to the promotion of safety and quality through the organisation Flexible approach and adaptable to change Self-motivated, proactive and innovative A leader with an ability to motivate and influence others to ensure sound quality and safety principles are embedded Evidence of professional and personal development Ability to sensitively challenge confidently in order to identify learning from deaths
Desirable
Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service Ability to challenge conventions Ability to negotiate
Other Essential
Ability to visit all sites of the UHB in a timely manner
Desirable
Ability to speak Welsh
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.
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Employer details Employer name Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address Woodland House
Cardiff
CF14 4HH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)