Quality and Governance Manager

Spire Healthcare Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A private healthcare provider in Cambridge is seeking a Quality Governance Lead to oversee clinical excellence and patient safety. The role involves managing a team, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and promoting quality improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant clinical qualification and senior-level experience. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including 35 days of annual leave and private medical insurance.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension plan

Retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Must be registered with NMC or HCPC.
• Relevant clinical qualification essential.
• Experience operating at a senior level required.
• Experience of undertaking clinical audits necessary.
• Experience in Root Cause Analysis is essential.
• Must have PSIRF training.
• Project Management qualification preferred.
• Good facilitation and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a dedicated team to ensure clinical excellence.
• Ensure compliance with hospital regulatory requirements.
• Conduct incident analysis and develop remedial actions.
• Promote excellent customer service throughout the hospital.
• Provide leadership for optimal clinical standards.

Skills

Registered with NMC or HCPC

Clinical audits experience

Root Cause Analysis

Quality Improvement (QI)

Interpersonal skills

Education

Relevant clinical qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job summary

Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Quality Governance Lead to manage their dedicated team. The successful applicant will work closely with the Director of Clinical Services, Hospital Director, Lead Consultant for Clinical Governance and the MAC Chair in driving clinical excellence, quality and will be the lead for patient safety & risk management.

Main duties of the job

To work closely with the Director of Clinical Services, Hospital Director, Lead Consultant for Clinical Governance and the MAC Chair in driving clinical excellence, quality and the Clinical Governance Framework within the hospital. To take an active role in ensuring compliance with all hospital regulatory requirements and implementation of the Patient Safety and Incident Response Framework (PSIRF). Undertake incident analysis and identify barriers to good practice/areas of concern and liaise with Heads of Departments to develop remedial actions and to support in the embedding and maintenance of good practice. To display and promote excellent clinical leadership in all areas of the hospital. To promote excellent customer service throughout the hospital, facilitating and co-ordinating corporate and local customer service initiatives and providing appropriate support to colleagues.

About us

At Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital, we provide comprehensive diagnostic services and treatments in a comfortable and relaxed private hospital environment. You can get fast access to consultants who are experts in their field and can provide you with personalised treatments, all in a safe environment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Quality Governance Lead/Manager | Private Hospital | Full time, Cambridge | Mon - Fri
• Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Quality Governance Lead to manage their dedicated team. The successful applicant will work closely with the Director of Clinical Services, Hospital Director, Lead Consultant for Clinical Governance and the MAC Chair in driving clinical excellence, quality and will be the lead for patient safety & risk management.
• Duties and responsibilities: - To work closely with the Director of Clinical Services, Hospital Director, Lead Consultant for Clinical Governance and the MAC Chair in driving clinical excellence, quality and the Clinical Governance Framework within the hospital. - To take an active role in ensuring compliance with all hospital regulatory requirements and implementation of the Patient Safety and Incident Response Framework (PSIRF). - Undertake incident analysis and identify barriers to good practice/areas of concern and liaise with Heads of Departments to develop remedial actions and to support in the embedding and maintenance of good practice. - To display and promote excellent clinical leadership in all areas of the hospital. To promote excellent customer service throughout the hospital, facilitating and co-ordinating corporate and local customer service initiatives and providing appropriate support to colleagues. - To provide and develop strong leadership for all aspects of the role initiating optimal clinical standards, managing business objectives, and aspiring to being the leading private healthcare provision within the locality. - To promote and facilitate effective and timely lines of communication within the teams, building relationships with all customer groups, and effecting delivery of actions.

Who we're looking for

• Registered with NMC or HCPC is essential
• Relevant clinical qualification essential
• Previous experience operating at senior level
• Experience of undertaking clinical audits
• Experience of undertaking Root Cause Analysis
• Attended and obtained recent PSIRF training
• Quality Improvement (QI) or Project Management qualification/training
• Computer literate with understanding of Word and Excel and able to transfer data into charts
• Good facilitation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collate data, interpret data accurately, report writing and minute taking

Additional information

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Benefits: We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including: 35 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), pension, reward platform, retailer discounts, wellness screening, private medical insurance, life assurance, and onsite car park. Spire Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer.

Closing date

Closing date: We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

Employer details

Employer name: Spire Healthcare Ltd
Address: 30 New Rd, Impington, Cambridge CB24 9EL
Cambridge, CB24 9EL
Employer\'s website: (see employer details in application)