About this role
Job summary
Burnley Group Practice have an exciting opportunity for a 12 month secondment into a senior management role responsible for delivering the Quality Agenda within the Practice.
The secondment will be for two days per week (days to be agreed) and will work within our senior management team. It also carries line management responsibility for our Data & Quality Manager.
This will be an ideal opportunity for someone to increase and develop their skills working at a senior level within Primary Care.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for delivering QOF and ensuring quality and service targets are met. In addition, the post holder will have management responsibility for quality standards, in particular data quality and will manage data quality issues. They will ensure the practice remains compliant with Information Governance and data protection regulations. The postholder will be directly responsible for the management of the Data Quality and administrative staff teams.
The postholder will work closely with the other senior managers at a strategic level to develop and deliver Practice Development plans and the implementation of these. They will assist in the development, review and implementation of Practice Policies and Procedures and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation.
The post holder will lead with the Patient Participation Group looking to maximise and improve Patient/Practice communications and information at all times.
For full details please see the attached Job Description.
About us
Burnley Group Practice is a large training Practice based across three sites - St Peter's Centre, Manchester Road and Kiddrow Lane - serving a patient population of around 25,000.
We have an extensive multi-disciplinary team who all play a part in meeting quality targets and who are supported by excellent reception and admin teams.
We are passionate about delivering good, quality care and work closely with our PCN to ensure the best possible service for our patients.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for delivering QOF and ensuring quality and service targets are met. In addition, the post holder will have management responsibility for quality standards, in particular data quality and will manage data quality issues. They will ensure the practice remains compliant with Information Governance and data protection regulations. The postholder will be directly responsible for the management of the Data Quality and administrative staff teams.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The post holder is required to:
Quality, QOF, INFORMATION GOVERNANCE
Responsible for ensuring and maintaining high standards of data quality
Ensure appropriate systems are in place to meet national, local and practice quality standards and targets for chronic disease management are met. (QOF)
Ensure practice procedures are in place to manage and respond to external requests for data e.g. SARS, Insurance Reports.
Ensure the completion Data Security & Protection Toolkit (DPST) ensuring all standards are met and implemented
Manage the Patient Participation Group and ensure levels of patient satisfaction
Ensures that the Practice complies with Data Protection legislation and Information Governance requirements in order to maintain confidentiality of patient and business information, making sure all staff are trained and understand their responsibilities.
Organisational
Support and participate as necessary, in the HR management of the Practice, with particular responsibility for the line management of the Data Quality Manager and subordinate teams.
With other Senior Managers, be responsible for day-to-day management of estates and facilities ensuring that Practice premises are properly maintained, cleaned and that adequate fire prevention and security systems are in place.
Liaise with the Primary Care Network (PCN) and locality commissioners, attending meetings and promoting collaborative working.
Keep up to date with developments and changes within Primary Care
Provide support and advice to the partnership
Mange contracts and maintenance for Practice equipment e.g. PAT Testing, calibration of equipment
Ensure on-going CQC compliance
Keep abreast of the latest development in Primary care IT
Ensure that practice staff has effective IT data security, back-up, maintenance ensuring compliance with legislation and the Data Security Protection Toolkit (DSPT).
For the full details, please see the attached job description. If you wish to discuss this post prior to application, please contact Helen Harrison on 01282 911637
Person Specification
Experience Essential
*Previous practice management or healthcare management experience *Experience working in Primary Care *Experienced in line management of staff *Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team
Qualifications Essential
* A good level of education with excellent literacy and numeracy skills * Relevant degree
Desirable
* AMSPAR Level 5 or equivalent management qualification * IGPM accreditation
Skills and Knowledge Essential
*Strong organisation, leadership and communication skills *Good IT skills including Microsoft Office and EMIS clinical system *Understanding of NHS systems, policies and procedures, in particular, the Quality agenda *Knowledge of local and national quality targets
Desirable
*Knowledge of the NHS 10 year plan
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 Burnley Group Practice
Address St Peters Centre, 3rd Floor
Church Street
Burnley
Lancs
BB11 2DL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://Bgpburnleygp.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)