Clinical Governance and Clinical Audit Lead, Band 8a

The Children's Trust; Tadworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Governance and Clinical Audit Lead to enhance the quality and safety of clinical services for children with acquired brain injuries. This pivotal role involves developing and overseeing clinical governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with national standards, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, engage stakeholders, and lead quality initiatives. With a commitment to excellence, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the lives of children and their families while enjoying a supportive work environment with attractive benefits.

Benefits

London Weighting

Shuttle Bus

Free On-Site Parking

Subsidized Cafeteria

Career Development Opportunities

Enhanced Paternity Leave

Paid Carers Leave

Time Out Days for Menopause and Gender Reassignment

Additional Leave for Long Service

On-Site Staff Accommodation

Qualifications

• Strong data interpretation skills and experience in quality improvement.
• At least two years of experience in healthcare quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the clinical governance framework.
• Design and manage a comprehensive clinical audit program.

Skills

Healthcare Quality Assurance

Data Analysis

Clinical Governance

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Education

Current Nursing Registration with NMC

Masters Qualification Relevant to the Role

Job description

Job summary

The Childrens Trust exists to support children and their families with acquired brain injuries and neurodisabilities. We are a complex organization that constantly strives to deliver the best outcomes for the children and young people we serve.

The Clinical Governance and Clinical Audit Lead at The Children's Trust plays a pivotal role in enhancing the quality and safety of clinical services provided to children and their families. Reporting to the Head of Safety, Clinical Governance, Risk, and Quality within the Nursing and Care Directorate.

The post holder will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the clinical governance framework and clinical audit processes across all clinical areas. This role is essential in ensuring compliance with national standards, promoting evidence-based practice, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across the organization.

Staff benefits include London weighting, shuttle bus, and more. Read more below.

Main duties of the job

Role Requirements

• Clinical Governance Framework Development
• Lead the development and implementation of the clinical governance framework to ensure high standards of care are delivered consistently.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to establish policies and procedures that align with national and local governance standards.

• Clinical Audit Management
• Design, implement, and manage a comprehensive clinical audit program that assesses the quality of care and identifies areas for improvement.
• Ensure that audits are conducted in line with national guidelines and local priorities, facilitating the collection and analysis of relevant data.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

About us

The Childrens Trust is the UK's leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK via our Brain Injury Community Service.

Located on a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, just outside of London, accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth, and well connected by National Rail from Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.

Staff Benefits

We offer an attractive salary along with benefits such as adoption pay, fertility treatment leave, enhanced paternity leave, paid carers leave, time out days for menopause and gender reassignment, additional leave for long service, free on-site parking, a staff shuttle service, subsidized cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), options to retain NHS pension or join alternative schemes, and career development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Clinical Governance Framework Development
• Lead the development and implementation of the clinical governance framework to ensure high standards of care are delivered consistently.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to establish policies and procedures that align with national and local governance standards.

• Clinical Audit Management
• Design, implement, and manage a comprehensive clinical audit program that assesses the quality of care and identifies areas for improvement.
• Ensure that audits are conducted in line with national guidelines and local priorities, facilitating the collection and analysis of relevant data.

• Data Analysis and Reporting
• Analyze audit findings and clinical data to identify trends, outcomes, and areas for improvement.
• Prepare detailed reports for Clinical Directors and senior management, highlighting key findings, recommendations, and action plans.

• Quality Improvement Initiatives
• Facilitate the development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives based on audit outcomes and stakeholder feedback.
• Work closely with clinical teams to ensure that changes are evidence-based and sustainable.

• Training and Support
• Provide training and support to staff on clinical governance, audit methodologies, and quality improvement processes.
• Develop educational materials and resources to enhance staff understanding and engagement.

• Stakeholder Engagement
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including patients, families, and regulatory bodies, to gather feedback and improve services.
• Represent The Children's Trust at meetings, forums, and conferences to share best practices.

• Regulatory Compliance
• Ensure compliance with legislation, regulations, and guidelines, including CQC, OFSTED, and other bodies.
• Monitor changes in standards and integrate them into practices.

• Risk Management
• Identify and assess risks, implementing mitigation strategies.
• Work with Risk and Quality teams for coordinated risk management.

• Continuous Professional Development
• Stay updated on best practices, attend training, and share knowledge.

• Leadership and Management
• Provide leadership in clinical governance, foster a collaborative environment, and participate in senior rota coverage.

• Governance
• Maintain accurate records.

• Professionalism
• Take action, raise concerns, adhere to policies, maintain boundaries, and demonstrate organizational values.

• Health and Safety
• Follow safety guidelines, complete mandatory training, report risks, and promote safety.

• Wellbeing and Emotional Resilience
• Maintain a positive outlook, recognize limitations, learn from challenges, stay organized under pressure, respond to feedback, motivate self and others, and participate in senior rota coverage when required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: Current nursing registration with NMC.
• Desirable: Masters qualification relevant to the role.

Experience

• Essential: At least two years of experience in healthcare quality assurance, improvement, and risk management at Band 7 or above. Strong data interpretation, leading quality initiatives, managing teams, working under pressure, building client relationships, and experience with databases and regulatory standards.

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

• Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Ability to handle confidential information, adapt to change, work collaboratively, and stay calm under pressure.

Personal Qualities

• Commitment to the Trust’s values, flexibility, motivation, reliability, resilience, and dedication to wellbeing.

Additional requirements

• Disclosure and Barring Service check, current UK professional registration.