Deputy Clinical Governence Manager

NHS; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Clinical Governance Officer to support the Clinical Governance Manager in various governance aspects. Key responsibilities include overseeing investigations, monitoring patient safety events, and assisting with governance strategies. Ideal candidates will have a graduated level qualification and experience in patient safety systems. The role offers a supportive work environment, including access to NHS pension plans and generous benefits.

Benefits

Access to NHS pension plan

Generous holiday allowance

Employee health and wellbeing services

Childcare vouchers

Carer-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Experience of a Patient Safety System, e.g. RADAR.
• High degree of report writing skills.
• Ability to design and implement plans.

Responsibilities

• Oversee implementation of governance aspects.
• Monitor complaints and patient safety events database.
• Assist in implementing Clinical Governance strategies.
• Deputize for Clinical Governance Manager when needed.

Skills

Ability to analyze complex information

Self-motivated

Proficient in software packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Strong prioritization skills

Effective communicator

Problem-solving approach

Innovative and creative

Team player

Education

Graduated level qualification

Job description

Are you ready for a new exciting challenge?

You will provide support to the Clinical Governance Manager on delivering all aspects of Clinical Governance. You will support the Clinical Governance Manager in the co‑ordination, implementation and delivery of the Divisional Clinical Governance agenda. You will also deputise for the Clinical Governance Manager in their absence.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.

Main duties of the job

• Oversee the implementation of all aspects of governance such as investigations, reports, reporting all findings and issues to the Clinical Governance Manager
• Monitor and maintain the complaints and patient safety events database, ensuring compliance with nationally and locally determined response targets, reporting variance to the Clinical Governance Manager
• Assist the Division in the implementation and delivery of the Clinical Governance and Risk Management strategies, policies and work programmes for the Division
• To participate in any new interventions or initiatives across the Division to ensure the development of the Clinical Governance within the Division
• Deputise for the Clinical Governance Manager at appropriate committees and working groups as and when required
• Work alongside the Clinical Governance Manager in partnership with external organisations, e.g. patient forums and other agencies, gathering data as required
• Gather, analyse data and complete audits to assist in the design, production and prioritisation of the annual clinical governance strategy, action plans and work programmes to ensure improved clinical quality within the Division

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work‑life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer‑friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Job responsibilities

Qualifications

• Graduated level qualification or able to demonstrate working at that level, equivalent professional qualification and further training/experience to post graduation level or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience

• Experience of a Patient Safety System, for example RADAR
• Evidence of change management with the ability to influence change
• High degree of report writing skills
• Ability to design and implement plans
• Demonstrates ability to develop and utilise effective professional relationships
• Ability to manage and minimise risk
• Understanding of the Health and Social care management environment and roles and responsibilities within it

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to analyse complex information to support managerial decision making
• Self‑motivated and able to work under their own initiative
• Proficient in the use of various software packages, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Strong prioritisation skills with the ability to manage competing demands
• Self‑motivated, highly organised with the ability to remain focussed under pressure
• Effective communicator at all levels
• Problem solving approach
• Innovative and creative, able to think laterally
• A team player, able to influence and motivate other staff

Person Specification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.