Risk and Quality Assurance Manager - Aylesbury
Be part of our BHT family
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.
We care for over half a million patients every year:
- provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
- nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
- regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
- deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.
More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.
We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.
If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [email protected] or phone 01494 734868.
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work – and invite you to join our BHT family.
Job overview
Are you ready to lead healthcare quality and risk management? At Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT), we are committed to delivering outstanding care. We’re seeking a passionate Risk and Quality Assurance Manager to shape the future of quality assurance and risk management while ensuring the highest standards of safety and care.
This is your chance to make a real difference. You’ll lead initiatives to enhance care quality and foster a culture of continuous improvement within a Trust that values innovation and collaboration.
What You’ll Do
Lead quality assurance programs, including the Clinical Accreditation Programme (CAP).Develop risk management systems to promote safety and accountability.
Prepare for CQC inspections and external reviews.
Deliver impactful training on risk and quality improvement.
Use data to inform decisions and ensure compliance.
Produce high-quality reports and contribute to governance activities.
What We’re Looking For
Expertise in quality assurance, risk management, and compliance.Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Passion for excellence in patient care.
What’s in It for You?
Shape Trust-wide policies and processes.Thrive in a supportive, innovative environment.
Access professional development opportunities.
Make a meaningful impact on patient care and staff support.
Be part of shaping the future of healthcare at BHT. Apply today!
Main duties of the job
Quality Assurance Leadership
Develop and implement quality assurance programs to ensure compliance with policies and standards. Use data analysis to drive improvements and prepare for external reviews, including CQC inspections.
Risk Assessment and Management
Coordinate systems to identify and mitigate safety risks, improving patient care. Maintain tools like the Corporate Risk Register and Board Assurance Framework, and provide risk management training to staff.
Compliance Monitoring
Establish systems for regulatory inspection readiness aligned with CQC standards. Oversee action plans to address recommendations and ensure continuous improvement.
Policy Development
Work with stakeholders to create and review policies for risk management and quality assurance, ensuring alignment with regulations and best practices.
Education and TrainingDeliver training to enhance staff knowledge of quality assurance, compliance, and risk management.
Continuous Improvement
Implement external review recommendations to improve practices. Foster a culture of openness, shared learning, and innovation.
Communication and Reporting
Produce detailed reports on risk and compliance. Maintain documentation and audit trails to support inspections and governance.
Impact of the Role
This role is vital for achieving strategic objectives, ensuring compliance, driving improvements, and managing risks, reinforcing the Trust’s commitment to healthcare excellence.
Working for our organisation
Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.
We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.
We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact [email protected] (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.
We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential criteria- Degree related to healthcare management or relevant demonstrable experience
- In-depth knowledge of healthcare regulations, standards, and accreditation bodies.
- Management and clinical qualifications.
- Evidence of further continued professional development.
EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria- Proven experience in quality assurance, risk management, and compliance within the healthcare sector.
- Evidence of ability to use knowledge and experience to analyse complex patient safety issues
- Senior leadership /management experience in NHS acute setting/ and/or integrated organisation
- Demonstrate a good understanding of relevant legislation and practice standards.
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential criteria- Proficiency in data analysis and reporting to inform quality improvement strategies
- Numerical experience and ability to use spreadsheets and produce high-quality management reports
- Excellent computer literacy skills with knowledge of developing and leading presentations, using and managing databases and effective use of word processing software, and incident reporting systems such as Datix
PPE requirements: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust requires all colleagues to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with our infection prevention and control procedures.
COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the viruses when working in our healthcare settings. We encourage our staff to be vaccinated when recommended.
If you are successful at interview, we will require you to complete a Covid-19 risk assessment document.
Application deadline: This post will close on the closing date stated at midnight. If we receive a large number of applications or there is a change in circumstance, we may be required to close a job before to the closing date.
Contacting you: We will contact candidates through the email address supplied on their application form. Please make sure you check this regularly.Application information: If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
Shortlisting: The monitoring and safeguarding sections are not made visible to the shortlisting panel. The safeguarding section may be made visible to the interview panel, dependent on the role being recruited into.
Travel expenses: It is Trust policy that travel expenses for interview will not be reimbursed.Smoking: All Trust sites are NO SMOKING. Smoking in all areas of the buildings and premises is prohibited.