Neonatal Governance Lead

Job summary

To work with the Clinical Risk Team, and the Head of Midwifery in the delivery of the corporate agenda on risk management.

To promote and facilitate effective clinical governance, risk management and quality assurance within the clinical directorate.

To work with the Senior Matron Neonatal Services to manage the Datix system and provide expertise to ensure that the administrative requirements of the incident management process are met.

To facilitate the delivery of clinical governance processes within the service to deliver on all aspects of the risk management and clinical governance agenda.

To represent the service, the Division, and the Trust at internal and external meetings under the supervision of the Clinical Risk Manager.

Main duties of the job

Coordinate and promote the Neonatal risk management process.

Collate incident statistics and monitor trends from adverse incidents.

To participate in the delivery of the Division plan for health and safety, and clinical and non-clinical risk assessment as determined by the Trust and Division policies and guidelines, including the development and implementation of action plans.

To be involved in the management of serious incidents in line with the Trust's guidelines.

To oversee national and local service evaluation, review, and audit.

About us

#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.

Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for full details of the role and person specification.

STAFF CAR PARKING

Staff Car Parking on the West Suffolk Hospital Site is eligible for individuals working outside of the core hours, 07:00 18:30.

For individuals working within the core hours, the Trust offers parking off site at the Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club, which is serviced by a regular shuttle bus to and from the Hospital. Details of the bus timetable can be found in the on-line starter pack on the West Suffolk Hospital website.

This parking restriction does not apply if an individual is required to work on a weekend or if they are required to complete on call duties within their role.

The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for full details of the role and person specification.

STAFF CAR PARKING

Staff Car Parking on the West Suffolk Hospital Site is eligible for individuals working outside of the core hours, 07:00 18:30.

For individuals working within the core hours, the Trust offers parking off site at the Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club, which is serviced by a regular shuttle bus to and from the Hospital. Details of the bus timetable can be found in the on-line starter pack on the West Suffolk Hospital website.

This parking restriction does not apply if an individual is required to work on a weekend or if they are required to complete on call duties within their role.

The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• oCurrent NMC registration.
• oRegistered Nurse/Midwife.
• oClinical risk management training/experience.
• oMentorship/preceptorship trained.
• oEvidence portfolio of NMC revalidation requirements.
• oNeonatal QIS
• oNLS certification
• oSafeguarding children level 3
• oEducated to degree level or evidence of working towards.

Desirable

• oManagement qualification at diploma level or equivalent. Clinical audit competence/training.

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• oDemonstrable track record of achievement in the last three years, linked to the quality agenda in a healthcare environment
• oKnowledge of Neonatal issues in the wider context of the NHS.
• oSuccessful change management in the healthcare setting.
• oSuccessful achievement of projects through working closely with clinicians. Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
• oAbility to apply analytical skills constantly to practice.
• oWorking knowledge of clinical governance and its effect on care.
• oExperience in working across traditional organisational boundaries.
• oThe ability to write clear and concise reports
• oExperiencing of writing and presenting complex reports at a variety of levels.
• Experience of data analysis from a range of sources

Desirable

• oExperience of training staff
• oExperience of evidencing NICE compliance.
• oExperience of patient administration systems
• oIn-depth and highly developed knowledge and expertise in relation to specialist areas, e.g.: CQC standards and regulatory requirements.
• oExperience with Datix risk management system.
• oExperience of developing clinical guidelines.
• oParticipation in clinical audit, including data collection and developing action plans.
• Ability to prepare and deliver presentations to a group of people.

Skills and abilities

Essential

• oKnowledge of NHS performance, quality, and operational factors.
• oUnderstanding of the specific governance needs determined through review of specialities within the Division.
• oAnalytical skills with the ability to assess, synthesise, interpret, act and report upon complex qualitative and quantitative data from a variety of sources.
• oExperience of achieving objectives in rapidly changing environments.
• oExcellent record keeping and report-writing skills.
• Comprehensive skills using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Personal qualities

Essential

• oAlways puts patients first and demonstrates a customer service focus.
• oDemonstrates passion for excellence and the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• oInnovative approach to change and modernisation.
• oSelf-motivated and able, with integrity
• oConfident, assertive yet diplomatic
• oProfessional manner.
• oInterest in personal and professional development.
• oOrganised and able to cope with frequent interruptions.
• oTeam player.
• oTakes pride in their work and their team
• oFlexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives.
• oRespects, values and cares for others.
• oSupports learning and development of self and others.
• Supports and promotes equality and diversity

Person Specification
Education and qualifications

Essential

• oCurrent NMC registration.
• oRegistered Nurse/Midwife.
• oClinical risk management training/experience.
• oMentorship/preceptorship trained.
• oEvidence portfolio of NMC revalidation requirements.
• oNeonatal QIS
• oNLS certification
• oSafeguarding children level 3
• oEducated to degree level or evidence of working towards.

Desirable

• oManagement qualification at diploma level or equivalent. Clinical audit competence/training.

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• oDemonstrable track record of achievement in the last three years, linked to the quality agenda in a healthcare environment
• oKnowledge of Neonatal issues in the wider context of the NHS.
• oSuccessful change management in the healthcare setting.
• oSuccessful achievement of projects through working closely with clinicians. Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
• oAbility to apply analytical skills constantly to practice.
• oWorking knowledge of clinical governance and its effect on care.
• oExperience in working across traditional organisational boundaries.
• oThe ability to write clear and concise reports
• oExperiencing of writing and presenting complex reports at a variety of levels.
• Experience of data analysis from a range of sources

Desirable

• oExperience of training staff
• oExperience of evidencing NICE compliance.
• oExperience of patient administration systems
• oIn-depth and highly developed knowledge and expertise in relation to specialist areas, e.g.: CQC standards and regulatory requirements.
• oExperience with Datix risk management system.
• oExperience of developing clinical guidelines.
• oParticipation in clinical audit, including data collection and developing action plans.
• Ability to prepare and deliver presentations to a group of people.

Skills and abilities

Essential

• oKnowledge of NHS performance, quality, and operational factors.
• oUnderstanding of the specific governance needs determined through review of specialities within the Division.
• oAnalytical skills with the ability to assess, synthesise, interpret, act and report upon complex qualitative and quantitative data from a variety of sources.
• oExperience of achieving objectives in rapidly changing environments.
• oExcellent record keeping and report-writing skills.
• Comprehensive skills using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Personal qualities

Essential

• oAlways puts patients first and demonstrates a customer service focus.
• oDemonstrates passion for excellence and the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• oInnovative approach to change and modernisation.
• oSelf-motivated and able, with integrity
• oConfident, assertive yet diplomatic
• oProfessional manner.
• oInterest in personal and professional development.
• oOrganised and able to cope with frequent interruptions.
• oTeam player.
• oTakes pride in their work and their team
• oFlexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives.
• oRespects, values and cares for others.
• oSupports learning and development of self and others.
• Supports and promotes equality and diversity

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

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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. .
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Additional information
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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Hardwick Lane

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

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