The Clinical Governance Co-ordinator (CGC) will provide expert advice and leadership on governance and assurance for the Care Group and/or Division they support.
You will at all times work to further the Trust’s overall approach to Patient Safety and Quality.
This role is key to the development, implementation and sustainability of: the Trust’s Integrated Governance, Assurance and Safety agenda; the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework; a Just and Learning Culture.
The CGC is a core member of the Divisional Governance team structure, supporting compliance with CQC, NHSLA and NHSE requirements, and delivering the Trust’s Governance objectives.
You will coordinate the overall day-to-day delivery of the Governance agenda (including national guidance relating to Governance and Risk Management requirements), through the development and implementation of procedures, policies and processes across their Division’s Governance programme/s.
Leading by personal example, to establish a high profile for effective Governance within the Division/s, working with others to ensure good practice, communicate lessons learnt and celebrate success.
Be the key point of contact, and expert within the Division/s, for any Governance queries or enquiries e.g. incidents, complaints, claims, risk management, audit, providing advice, guidance and direction as required.
Support the Divisional management team regarding Governance issues, agreeing priority areas for focus, risk management, evaluation, audit and improvement.
Review procedures and practice in relation to Governance plans, strategic developments and Risk Management (including responses to Central Alerting System (CAS) alerts, risk assessments and risk register maintenance) ensuring actions are developed and implemented, escalating issues as the need arises.
Investigate and analyse issues arising from all types of Governance data to develop actions to address issues and trends, to support planning and in order to share learning.
Assist in the development of corporate and/or clinical policies and lead on Divisional policies/ procedures related to Governance.
Participate in, and support, external reviews as required, such as CQC visits/inspections.
Assist with the development of Governance and Risk Management information materials and participate in education and training programmes as required.
Why Work With Us
You will join the Trust’s central Patient Safety and Quality team but will work closely with the Associate Director of Nursing and Professional Practice for the Division/s they support and other Clinical Governance Coordinators, within the different Care Groups and/or Divisions.
The Patient Safety and Quality team are committed to achieving high quality work through their engagement with individuals and teams, patients and families, across the Trust, for the benefit of maintaining and improving safety for patients and staff.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Lisa Houlihan Job title: ADNPP for Urgent and Emergency Care Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 07881610130
