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Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

19d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Healthcare
  • Bath

AI generated summary

  • You need healthcare qualifications, experience in quality assurance, strong leadership, communication skills, teamwork ability, knowledge of safety standards, risk management, data analysis, and commitment to improvement.
  • You will lead patient safety and quality initiatives, manage governance frameworks, oversee improvement teams, and provide guidance on risk management and clinical effectiveness within the division.

Requirements

  • Job Requirements:
  • - Relevant professional qualifications in healthcare or a related field
  • - Experience in quality assurance, patient safety, or clinical governance
  • - Strong leadership and management skills
  • - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • - Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-professional team
  • - Knowledge of national quality and safety improvement drivers
  • - Experience in risk management and clinical audit processes
  • - Skills in data analysis and reporting
  • - Commitment to continuous improvement and learning in healthcare
  • - Understanding of the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF)

Responsibilities

  • The role will directly lead on patient safety, quality and risk management within the division, by working collaboratively with the Quality and Patient Safety Lead Midwife, to develop and implement aspects of the Division’s strategic governance programme that is reflective of the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF).
  • The post holder will work closely as part of the Senior Leadership Team within the FASS Division leading the patient safety and clinical governance agenda within the division.
  • They will be responsible for the co-ordination of clinical governance procedures and frameworks, identifying areas for service improvement as part of continuous improvement and learning.
  • The post holder will line manage the FASS Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Team in the further development of robust systems and processes supporting the quality of services which underpin safer clinical practice.
  • The role encompasses risk management, clinical audit, and clinical effectiveness programmes, supporting the delivery of national quality and safety improvement drivers.
  • The post holder will provide leadership, guidance, and expertise within the wider multi-professional team for the Division for clinical governance and risk management.
  • This will include putting in place strategies and frameworks that ensure the Division meets the Trust and National Reporting Priorities.
  • The post holder will assist healthcare professionals across the division and Trust to deliver safer care through an understanding of the effects of teamwork, tasks, equipment, workspace, culture, and organisation on human behaviour and identify contributing factors when incidents occur and make recommendations for systemic improvements.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Quality and Patient Safety Lead?

The primary responsibility of the Quality and Patient Safety Lead is to directly lead on patient safety, quality, and risk management within the Family and Specialist Services (FASS) Division, working collaboratively to implement the Division’s strategic governance programme.

What divisions will the Quality and Patient Safety Lead work with?

The Quality and Patient Safety Lead will work with the Breast Unit, Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Oncology, Haematology, Palliative Care, Pharmacy, Sexual Health, Adult and Paediatric Fatigue Services, as well as Maternity and Neonates.

Who will the post holder collaborate closely with?

The post holder will collaborate closely with the Quality and Patient Safety Lead Midwife as well as the Senior Leadership Team within the FASS Division.

What are some key activities the post holder will be responsible for?

The post holder will coordinate clinical governance procedures and frameworks, identify areas for service improvement, manage the FASS Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Team, and support the delivery of national quality and safety improvement drivers.

What type of leadership will the post holder provide?

The post holder will provide leadership, guidance, and expertise to the wider multi-professional team for clinical governance and risk management.

How does the role support patient safety?

The role supports patient safety by assisting healthcare professionals in understanding factors affecting human behavior, identifying contributing factors in incidents, and making recommendations for systemic improvements.

What is the organization's commitment to staff wellbeing?

The organization is committed to staff wellbeing with a comprehensive support program that encompasses physical, emotional, spiritual, and financial wellness, along with facilities such as a pool.

How would you describe the culture at RUH?

The culture at RUH emphasizes learning, development, innovation, teamwork, and a compassionate and inclusive environment where diversity is valued and celebrated.

Who can I contact for more information about the position?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Caitlin Ashman, PA to Family & Specialist Services, via email at caitlin.ashman@nhs.net or by telephone at 01225 825543.

What opportunities exist for career development in this role?

The organization emphasizes supporting career development and offers opportunities for professional growth and development within a culture of learning and innovation.

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Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

The Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust provides acute care for people in Bath and the surrounding towns.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1992
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust provides a broad spectrum of healthcare services, including emergency care, elective surgery, and specialized treatments. Their mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while advancing medical research and education. They focus on improving patient outcomes and enhancing community health through compassionate, innovative healthcare practices.