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Quality and Governance Lead

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Research & Development
    Healthcare
  • Oxford

AI generated summary

  • You need experience in service improvement and strong analytical skills.
  • You will lead quality reports, support clinical leadership on safety, oversee complaints and audits, embed improvement culture, and ensure patient feedback informs service enhancement.

Requirements

  • Do you have experience in service improvement?
  • Are you have strong analytical skills?

Responsibilities

  • Leading the development and production of directorate quality and safety reports for Trust-wide and directorate meetings.
  • Supporting the Clinical Director, Head of Nursing, and Service Director on patient safety and wider clinical quality issues.
  • Overseeing complaints, serious incident investigations, CQC compliance, audits, and NICE guidelines to support service excellence.
  • Embedding a culture of learning through quality improvement methodology and supporting the delivery of the Trust-wide clinical governance and patient safety agenda.
  • Providing leadership on patient experience and involvement, ensuring service user feedback informs continuous improvement.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Quality and Governance Lead position?

The position requires a strong background in clinical governance and patient safety, along with relevant experience in service improvement and strong analytical skills.

What are the key responsibilities of the Quality and Governance Lead?

Key responsibilities include leading the development of quality and safety reports, supporting senior leadership on patient safety, overseeing complaints and incident investigations, embedding a culture of learning through quality improvement, and providing leadership on patient experience.

Is prior experience in a healthcare setting necessary for this role?

Yes, prior experience in a healthcare setting, particularly related to clinical governance and patient safety, is essential to effectively fulfill the responsibilities of the role.

What is the work environment like at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust?

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust offers a supportive environment focused on delivering outstanding care across various settings, including community bases, hospitals, clinics, and patients' homes.

Are there opportunities for career progression within the organization?

Yes, Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust offers excellent opportunities for career progression along with tailored learning and development resources.

What benefits are offered to employees?

Benefits include 27 days of annual leave (rising to 33 days with continuous service), NHS discounts, pension scheme, lease car scheme, mental health support, and staff accommodation where available.

Who can I contact for more information about the role?

For further details or to arrange an informal visit, you can contact Natalie Cleveland, Associate Director of Nursing, at 01865 902759.

Is it necessary to meet all job requirements to apply?

No, Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust encourages interested candidates to apply even if they do not meet all the requirements, as aptitude and motivation are highly valued.

Providing mental and community health services to a population of 2.5 million people across Bucks, Oxon, Wilts and BaNES

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2011
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust (OHFT) 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. We focus on delivering care as close to home as possible. As a leading teaching, training and research trust, we have close links to Oxford and Oxford Brookes universities. We are part of the Oxford Academic Health Science Centre, working closely with our university colleagues to translate their findings into clinical care as quickly as possible, enabling people using our services to benefit from the latest advances in healthcare. In Oxfordshire we are the main provider of community health services and deliver these in a range of community and inpatient settings, including eight community hospitals. Our mental health teams provide a range of specialist healthcare in the community and from inpatient settings across the geographic areas of Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Swindon, Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES). We also provide a range of specialised health services that include forensic mental health and eating disorder services across a wider geographic area including support for patients in Berkshire and from Wales.