About this role
Job summary
Community Governance and quality facilitator- Permanent 37.5 Hours
The post holder will facilitate the Clinical Governance/quality Management, to promote and establish the key principals of clinical governance within Community. The post holder will facilitatethe governance objectives and targets to ensure the delivery of a quality service. The post holder will work in collaboration with the Community risk and governance Lead and community leads.
Main duties of the job
The Community Governance Facilitator will provide specialist governance, patient safety, risk management and quality improvement expertise to Community Services. The post holder will coordinate, monitor and evaluate governance processes, supporting services to deliver safe, effective and high-quality patient care.
The post holder will provide specialist advice and guidance on governance, risk management and patient safety matters, providing governance expertise to managers and clinical teams to identify risks, investigate incidents, monitor compliance and implement learning. They will analyse complex information from multiple sources, identify trends and provide assurance regarding quality, safety and regulatory requirements.
Working autonomously across Community Services working to national policy and providing advise across community services. The post holder will facilitate continuous improvement, implementation of national and local patient safety initiatives, and contribute to the development of a positive learning and safety culture.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in a healthcare, governance, or business management field. Willingness to undertake further professional development
Desirable
Qualification or specialized training in clinical governance or quality improvement. Qualification or specialised training in Patient Safety Incident Reporting Framework (PSIRF)
Knowledge Essential
In-depth understanding, NHS incident reporting (e.g., Datix) and incident responses and SEIPS methodologies. Ability to monitor action plans and compliance to clinical governance and quality frameworks. To apply knowledge and skills to prioritise and meet current and emerging work demands Knowledge and understanding of a clinical governance function within the NHS Able to prepare and deliver reports, training packages and presentations to community nursing services.
Desirable
Familiarity, or knowledge about NHS regulatory bodies, compliance, and clinical effectiveness requirements (e.g., NICE guidelines). Knowledge of clinical audit and effectiveness systems (AMat) and methodologies.
Experience Essential
Significant experience working within clinical governance, quality, patient safety or healthcare management functions Practical experience in procedural document management and handling sensitive information.Essential Experience in influencing teams and facilitating culture change Experience of proven ability to produce high-quality written reports in various formats Experience analysing incidents and identifying themes/trends Experience that demonstrates a commitment to patient-centred care and improving patients' outcomes
Desirable
Experience or awareness of national and Trust initiatives that impact upon the local clinical governance and quality improvement agenda Experience applying PSIRF methodologies Experience in using departmental systems and the internet/intranet for tasks completion Experience or strong understanding of quality improvement initiatives, such as handling patient complaints, incident response, and managing/handling to patient's feedback
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).
Employer details Employer name The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Address Brierley Hill Health and Social Care Centre
Venture Way
Brierley Hill
DY5 1RU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)