Quality Governance Manager (Central IHC) - INTERNAL - #188262

Job Overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

This post is Fixed term/Secondment until 30/09/2026 to meet the needs of the service.

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

Be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the corporate and clinical governance framework and associated reporting infrastructure across the Division. This includes liaison with the Health Care Standards Commission, Patient Safety Agency and BCU Corporate Governance leads on governance related issues.

Liaise in conjunction with the Director with external and internal stakeholders to deliver organisational corporate and clinical governance standards and objectives.

To be responsible for the day-to-day management of the clinical governance and corporate governance functions. To provide support day to day and major quality, safety and risk associated initiatives across the Division. Be responsible for the performance monitoring of such day-to-day activities, projects and initiatives across the organisation.

Interpret national guidelines producing local policies, advice and guidance and to provide professional advice and leadership on clinical governance and its role as a key part of corporate/integrated governance agenda.

To assist the Director in the delivery of all governance related objectives and deputise in the role of Director on governance issues as and when required.

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

Clinical Governance

• To maintain a high profile for patient involvement in the delivery of all aspects of clinical governance.
• To work in partnership with key stakeholders both internally and externally to support the delivery of continuous improvement in the quality of the patient experience and to ensure services are integrated and of high standards.
• To regularly report to the Clinical Governance Committee to produce the annual Clinical Governance Report and Development Plan.
• To undertake clinical governance reviews and to agree action plans for the rectification or development of clinical governance activities.
• Communicates with external agencies and staff to ensure compliance with performance targets and strategic objectives providing highly complex and sensitive information where there is a requirement for negotiation and diplomacy and presentations to staff groups
• To manage and deliver the clinical audit and effectiveness programme, providing support and expert advice to managers and clinicians.
• To chair and lead appropriate subgroups of the Clinical Governance Committee.
• Maintain awareness of national and international trends and evidence and link it to local clinical governance development. o
• To manage staff and income and expenditure budgets, ensuring the activity is managed in line with service agreements.
  
  

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

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

Person specification

Essential Criteria

Qualifications and / or Knowledge

• Education to degree level or professional equivalent
• Ability to respond effectively to unpredictable working patterns and meet deadlines
• An excellent understanding of Government policy and strategy as it relates to the NHS and interpret how they impact on the service delivery
  
  

Experience

Essential criteria

• Evidence of significant achievement and personal contribution to organisational success
• Evidence of staff management skills and leading effective teams
• Evidence of managing governance functions
  
  

Other

Essential criteria

• Ability to travel frequently throughout the working day across North Wales as the post requires
  
  

Aptitude And Abilities

Essential criteria

• Strong, participative and supportive management style
• Self belief, awareness and management qualities
  
  

Desirable criteria

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