Governance Facilitator
Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable.
Job overview
A permanent opportunity has arisen within the Central IHC Quality Governance Team for a band 7 Governance Facilitator to join an already established team, to fulfil a current vacancy.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Under the management of the Head of Quality Governance, the post holder will support the quality and governance work within the Central Quality Governance team BCUHB, including complaint, incident and risk management and coordination, plus identifying lessons to learn.The post holder will be required to demonstrate initiative and to work independently within defined policy in an efficient and effective way to meet defined deadlines.
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales .Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful candidate will need to have excellent communication and leadership skills, and have extensive clinical and governance experience. In addition, the successful candidate will be required to analyse key performance indicator data using a variety of clinical systems (including datix) and produce reports in relation to the quality of services, identifying themes and trends.A requirement of the post will be to support the education and training needs of individuals and teams on specific issues to support service improvements.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Firest degree or professional qualification or ability to demonstrate equivalent level of experience
- Educated to Master's degree level or equivalent professional qualification or ability to demonstrate equivalent level of experience
Previous knowledge
Essential criteria- Previous experience in Clinical Governance capacity
- Evidence of recent and relevant continuous professional development
- Experience in developing GAP analysis, report writing, developing and participating in writing guidelines
Special knowledge
Essential criteria- Knowledge of governance frameworks e.g. HIW/Welsh Government Regulations and audit
- Risk management processes and DATIX. Good knowledge of NICE, royal college recommendations and confidential enquiry reports
- Evidence of continued management and leadership development gained over an extensive period
Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria- Computer skills to include but not exclusive to: Excel or other spreadsheet package, Datix, Word, Power Point, good keyboard skills.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills.
- Ability to develop successful working relationships with clinicians with from all disciplines and staff at all levels.
- Ability to persuade and influence.
- Ability to prioritise task and manage the workload appropriately.
- Project management skills.
- Investigative and analytical skill, methodological with good attention to detail.
- Problem solving skills. Innovative and effective.
- Able to undertake audit and develop action plans
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and competing demands
If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.