About this role
Job summary
The post holder will be required to support strategic leadership for the division in relation to quality improvement within services, governance processes, and compliance against quality standards and other performance metrics.
The post holder will support the Divisional Head of Nursing on the development and implementation of the Quality Assurance Framework within service delivery, establishing best practice standards and performance targets, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and providing expert guidance to support the delivery of services that reflect the best interests of people who use them.
The successful candidate will be based at Trust Headquarters but be willing to work in person in either Farnham Road Hospital, Silverwood and to Travel to Trust Headquarters and other NHS and contracted sites where appropriate. Subject to reasonable adjustments in respect of any disability, the post holder must be licensed and able to drive and have the unrestricted use of a bicycle, car or motorcycle for work, at all times.
Main duties of the job
Strategic development, implementation and monitoring of Division Quality and Experience Improvement Plan.o Leading on PSIRF across the divisiono Leading on implementing data driven changes across the divisiono Preparing reports for Foundation Standards, and strategic meetingso Presenting data information to the Quartet to guide and inform strategic decisiono Lead and support the co-production of quality and service improvement programmes across the Division.o Actively lead and support internal Peer Support Review (PSR) audit processes across the division, ensuring that action plans are in place and routinely monitored to deliver required improvements.o Ensure consistent engagement of service users and carers in quality and experience improvement and monitoring.o Define quality procedures in conjunction with colleagues; setting up and maintaining controls and documentation procedures.o Provide an appropriate suite of reports to assist the Divisional Director and senior leaders to implement and manage quality and people's experience of services.o Ensure NICE Guidelines and CQC, Monitor and Ofsted regulatory standards (including Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act) are incorporated into the quality processes and actions are implemented to ensure compliance is sustained and monitored effectively.
About us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.
We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.
Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further details regards to the job role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of working with Quality and Governance Have solid management/leadership experience in Mental Health Services
Desirable
Project Managment experience
Qualifications Essential
Degree or equivalent experience in working with data systems and managing large data driven projects
Desirable
To be skilled in understanding and delivering on QI improvement initiatives or a commitment to undertake significant training in Quality Improvement initiatives within the Trust and put them directly into practice
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.
Employer details Employer name Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Trust Head Quarters
18 Mole Business park
Leatherhead
KT22 7AD
Employer's website https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)