Director of Governance and Assurance

3 months ago

Kendal, United Kingdom University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS foundation Trust is dedicated to providing the best possible services to our patients, service users and local communities. We are seeking dynamic and dedicated individual for the pivotal role of Director of Governance and Assurance to join our leadership team and help us achieve our strategic objectives.

This newly created Director of Governance and Assurance role will have strategic leadership responsibility for both corporate and clinical governance, risk management, and assurance portfolio as we embark on enhancing our quality and safety frameworks.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive and working closely with the Chief Nursing Officer, you'll be a key member of the senior leadership team, providing expert guidance on regulatory requirements, driving improvements in clinical governance, and fostering a culture of quality, and safety

We are seeking an exceptional leader with extensive experience in governance, and assurance within the NHS or a similarly complex environment. It Requires a deep understanding of the regulatory landscape, outstanding analytical & problem-solving skills, and the ability to engage and influence at all levels. Commitment to upholding the highest standards of care and ensuring rigorous compliance and accountability are essential qualities for this role.

If you are a strategic leader with a passion for governance and assurance and want to make a difference in the NHS, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The Director of Governance and Assurance will be an experienced, visible, inclusive and collaborative clinical leader, ensuring delivery of the Trust's vision to provide the highest possible standards of compassionate care; the very best patient and colleague experience; and to listen to and involve patients, employees and carers.

The post holder will play a key coordination role within the Trust. They will be expected to use their initiative to identify opportunities to anticipate, support and streamline the work of the Boards and their Committees.

They will be expected to use their initiative to identify opportunities to enhance well-led at board level, across clinical governance, and within care groups, including leadership, risk, and the NHS CQC well-led domaons.

They will manage the interface between the management and governance arrangements of the Trust and take every opportunity to ensure a high standard of reporting and debate. As a key member of the Trust's Senior Leadership Team; the postholder will champion achievement of our strategic vision, leading in line with our values. They will report directly to the Chief Executive as a non-voting director.

About us

We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification locatedunder the supporting documents heading.

You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

Master's degree (or equivalent postgraduate level ability and experience) Appropriate professional and leadership qualification Evidence of Continuous Professional Development, including leadership development Project management qualification or relevant experience Registered Nurse, Midwife or Allied Health Professional with a current registration of relevant professional body.

Desirable

Post management/leadership qualification or willingness to undertake a post graduate certificate in management/leadership in an infection control setting QSIR (or equivalent) Coaching qualification (or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

Proven experience exposure of working and contributing at Management Boards, Boards of Directors (or equivalent) An understanding of Foundation Trust Code of Governance and NHS provider license requirements, Demonstrable experience of senior Leadership management within the NHS Experience of leading and evidencing delivery of statutory and regulatory standards in healthcare Demonstrable experience of developing and delivering Clinical Quality Strategy Evidence of adopting coproduction problem-solving approaches to complex issues and situations Demonstrate service development experience Evidence of setting and monitoring standards Evidence of teaching, coaching and developing staff Evidence of involvement with clinical and non-clinical benchmarking standards Evidence of a strong track record of delivery, able to manage multiple projects and drive change Evidence of leading and motivating teams effectively as well as building strong relationships with a range of stakeholders and partners

Desirable

Demonstrable track record of leading quality and service improvement Working collaboratively across Integrated Care Partnerships/Accountable Care Systems Evidence of introducing technology to improve services

Skills Ability and Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrable appropriate specific clinical, leadership and managerial skills agreed relevant to own areas Demonstrate ability to make timely and effective decisions and to develop others in this area Demonstrable leadership in clinical governance and its application In depth knowledge of the role of professional and NHS regulation Ability to prioritise and demonstrate effective time management and organisational skills Committed to CPD of self and others IT skills including Teams and use of data Demonstrate advanced people management skills including motivation of staff and team building; negotiation; decision making; leadership; budgetary control; staff development skills; conflict and problem solving, including counselling of staff, relatives/carers, patients, colleagues and others Initiating and managing change Understanding of current NHS issues and initiatives Ensures that own actions support equality, diversity, rights and maintain quality Planning and project management skills Quality, transformation, service improvement and design/redesign skills

Desirable

Experience of formal regulatory and accreditation processes Above average critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

Excellent communication skills both verbal and written Effective negotiator Self-motivated, enthusiastic, innovative and flexible Approachable, open style manager Assertive Able to deal with and resolve conflict Able to adapt to the needs of a diverse and changing healthcare landscape Ability to travel as required

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