Clinical Governance & Safety Lead

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is seeking a Clinical Governance professional to lead on safety, quality improvement and governance activities within clinical divisional services. The role focuses on incident review, risk management and timely reporting to directorate meetings.

The post involves coordinating governance forums, root cause analyses and Duty of Candour compliance, with training and advisory duties for staff, and deputising for the Head of Quality and Governance as needed.

Qualifications

• Essential criteria include a degree or professional qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience.
• Master’s degree level education or equivalent professional qualification is preferred.
• Experience in clinical governance, risk management and use of Datix is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Daily review of Incidents, coding, investigation and follow up.
• Provide support to the relevant clinical governance committees.
• Provide timely information reports for directorate meetings.
• Attend Directorate Governance meetings.
• Contribute to the organisation of Directorate Governance forums/audit days.
• Undertake Root Cause Analysis timelines and support serious/ moderate incident investigations.
• Lead on and coordinate processes for Duty of Candour regulatory compliance.
• Provide training, support and advice on quality, patient safety, governance and risk.
• Support quality and safety improvement work.
• Complete presentations and report writing.
• Deputise for the Head of Quality and Governance.

Skills

Excel

Datix

Word

PowerPoint

Keyboard skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Audit skills

Time management

Education

Masters degree

Professional qualification

First degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is seeking a Clinical Governance professional to lead on safety, quality improvement and governance activities within clinical divisional services. The role focuses on incident review, risk management and timely reporting to directorate meetings.

The post involves coordinating governance forums, root cause analyses and Duty of Candour compliance, with training and advisory duties for staff, and deputising for the Head of Quality and Governance as needed.