University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for someone who is passionate about delivering high quality care to our patients.

This role is vital to ensuring services are safe, effective, compliant and continually improving. Working alongside colleagues in radiology and the division you will be responsible for ensuring robust governance processes are in place using strong communication, analytical and organisation skills.

There will be the opportunity to work closely with the multi professional clinical and admin teams in radiology, the wider division and trust leading on the governance agenda ensuring systems and processes are in place to support the key pillars of governance.

An understanding of IRMER and healthcare governance is essential as is an understanding of the clinical specialties and modalities within radiology.

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.

Specific to this role is the suitability for agile working which is a mixture of on-site and remote working. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service.UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Specific to this role is the suitability for agile working which is a mixture of on-site and remote working

Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service.

Job description

Job responsibilities

WHAT WERE LOOKING FORWe are looking for an individual who is passionate about delivering high quality care for our patients. You will be a team player, working alongside members of the radiology management team with the ability to prioritise the workload on a daily basis with strong communication and organisational skills. Attention to detail is important and the ability to amend and analyse documentation to ensure full compliance with the governance agenda. The ability to use word, excel and PowerPoint are critical as is the ability to set up electronic processes where possible

WHAT YOULL DOProvide governance advice and support to colleagues.Be the first point of contact for governance related matters within radiology.Ensure systems and structures are in place to demonstrate compliance and assurance of required standardsEnsure effective and responsive administration in the care group governance agenda.Provide regular reports on governance activity to the care group and division.Identify, communicate, and escalate themes to ensure appropriate action is taken in response to patient safety events and patient feedback and that learning from incidents is recorded and cascaded as appropriateMonitor action plans.Maintain the care groups risk register, risk log and CAFTo initiate investigations of complaints, liaising with appropriate team members and preparing written documentation including action plans.

Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications training required

Essential

• Evidence of study/professional development to degree level or equivalent level
• RSAII Typing qualification or equivalent
• Specialist knowledge and training acquired through relevant experience in a similar role.

Desirable

• Project management experience
• Root cause analysis experience

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential

• Proven experience in one area of governance (e.g. risk management, complaints, clinical effectiveness, patient involvement) gained through experience
• Computer literate in Word and Excel
• Proven computer literacy skills including Microsoft Office packages
• Knowledge of all areas of Governance including Health & Safety, COSHH, Manual Handling
• Awareness of current issues within the Acute Health Service
• Experience in Service Development
• Understanding of personal accountability

Desirable

• Experience in a governance/ assurance role in the healthcare provider environment
• Experience of interviewing

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Rd,

Southampton

SO16 6YD

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