East Midlands (England), East of England, London (region), North East England, North West England, South East England, South West England, West Midlands (England), Yorkshire and the Humber
Job Summary
The Maternity and Newborn Safety Investigation Programme is part of a national strategy to improve maternity across the NHS in England.
The Maternity and Newborn Safety Investigation (MNSI) programme, formerly the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HSIB) maternity programme, moved to be hosted by the CQC on the 1 October 2023.
The maternity programme commenced under HSIB in April 2018, following the request from the then Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. The programme is part of the overall national maternity ambition to improve maternity safety and reduce harm by 50% by 2025. The programme was fully rolled out across England by April 2019. In 2022, a commitment was made to continue the programme for a further 5 years, there is currently 2 years of this term remaining.
Job Description
The post holder will play a pivotal role in the development, delivery and support of the governance/information governance approach across the MNSI programme that ensures that the CQC is lawful, open and transparent about the way in which it operates.
You will provide day-to-day advice to the MNSI team and work collaboratively with wider CQC colleagues in relation to aspects of work that require legal expertise and additional Governance and Information Governance support and guidance.
As Governance Manager you will ensure the effective implementation of CQC/MNSI policies and procedures to assist staff in understanding their responsibilities in relation to governance/information governance issues.
The post holder will play a pivotal role in the development, delivery and support of the governance/information governance approach across the MNSI programme that ensures that the CQC is lawful, open and transparent about the way in which it operates.
You will provide day-to-day advice to the MNSI team and work collaboratively with wider CQC colleagues in relation to aspects of work that require legal expertise and additional Governance and Information Governance support and guidance.
As Governance Manager you will ensure the effective implementation of CQC/MNSI policies and procedures to assist staff in understanding their responsibilities in relation to governance/information governance issues.
Person specification
The post holder will be part of the business services team and be one of two employees working in Governance for MNSI. The post holder will be used to fast paced, changing landscape and able to prioritise workloads as well as address the needs of the business.
You will have extensive knowledge of specialist area with in-depth knowledge of complex information systems and management. With over 2 years’ experience managing governance/information governance within an NHS or equivalent healthcare setting, you will have the ability to handle highly complex and sensitive information for communication with staff at all levels.
- 27 days’ annual leave, rising with service to 29-33 days, plus 8 Bank Holidays
- NHS pension scheme, with around a 14% employer contribution
- Free employee assistance service 24 hours a day
- Discounts to supermarkets, high street stores, electronics and fleet cars
- Discounted gym vouchers
- Cycle to work scheme
- Equipment for homeworking
We want to support you to succeed and be your very best, with opportunities for training and development along with the support of experienced managers and mentors.
We want to make working for MNSI a great experience for everyone, and to role model a diverse and representative culture. To support an inclusive environment where colleagues feel empowered to bring their whole self to work, we support a variety of staff networks, including the Race Equality Network, LGBT+ Equality Network, Carers Equality Network, Disability Equality Network and Gender Equality network.
Selection process details
TBC
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups
- UK nationals
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
- Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
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Working for the Civil Service
Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
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