Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the SYRS Clinical Governance Team. The post of Deputy Governance Co-Ordinator is a diverse role which is involved in supporting the Governance Team and the triumvirate in co-ordinating the operational aspects of clinical governance for the SYRS Care Group. This in turn supports the Care Group to provide an environment which is safe, caring, responsive, effective and well-led, and delivering the very highest quality care. 

The role will involve providing advice and support to staff of all disciplines within the Care Group in relation to all aspects of the governance agenda and ensuring KPIs are met. The successful candidate will be given opportunities to access appropriate training and develop.

The SYRS Care Group encompasses several diverse Directorates (Cardiac, Thoracic, Cardiology, Renal and Vascular) providing tertiary care to Sheffield and the wider South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire areas.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a highly motivated and clinically experienced individual with an understanding and enthusiasm for clinical governance. The successful candidate will have recent or current acute NHS experience and excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.

The successful candidate will need to have the ability to work with different professional groups and function within a small team. The role involves contribution to the governance agenda at multi-disciplinary meetings, a balanced and measured approach to the role and be able to provide sound clinical and professional advice to colleagues.

The role also requires a good standard of computer literacy and the ability to critically analyse clinical information and report accurate and timely reports.

The successful candidate must be able to work over a 24-hour period as whilst the role is predominantly Monday to Friday, there will be requirements to work at weekends and nights to support Bronze Command as required by the service.

Working for our organisation

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes a firm commitment to professional development of its staff together with the provision of an excellent health and well-being support service.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Registered Health Care Professional with valid and current registration. First degree or equivalent or working towards. Recognised teaching qualification or equivalent experience Evidence of post graduate level study or equivalent gained through short courses and experience

Desirable criteria

Postgraduate degree. Training in patient safety or human factors.

Experience

Essential criteria

Leadership experience at AfC Band 6 or above. Significant clinical experience in an acute NHS setting. Experience in using a clinical risk and incident management platform, e.g. Datix system. Experience of working with patients and their carers to resolve concerns. Experience of teaching/providing learning and development to colleagues within your area of expertise.

Desirable criteria

Evidence of change management Experience of project management. Experience of working in a Clinical Governance role. Experience of report writing. Experience/knowledge of Audit or Quality Assurance.

Special Skills/ Aptitudes

Essential criteria

Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative. Proven ability to work under pressure, prioritise workload and meet deadlines. Ability to critically analyse written and numerical information to produce timely and meaningful reports. Skilled team player, able to influence and motivate other staff. Effective communicator at all levels. Ability to deal with challenging situations. General computer literacy skills and ability to use Microsoft office applications. Excellent organisation and planning skills. Willingness and ability to work flexible hours and on occasion out of hours for emergency planning and business.

Desirable criteria

Use of Excel. Report Writing. Presentation skills and Power Point.

Other Factors

Essential criteria

Evidence of a clear understanding of the Trust core values and demonstrable use of the PROUD values in daily working life. Flexible to meet the needs of the service.

Candidates are advised to read the attached guidance on using AI technology. When you complete your application, you are required to declare that the information in your application form is true and complete. The personal statement is exactly that; personal.

When selecting to apply via NHS Jobs, you will be redirected to our preferred recruitment system called Trac. You will be asked to create and submit your application via the Trac recruitment system.

You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through the NHS Jobs website, and furthermore, as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website. All communications should be sent via your Trac system account.

If you are offered employment at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals your information will be transferred from the Trac recruitment system into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. In addition, in submitting an application form, you authorise our Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed.

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The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Should you require any assistance in applying for the position please contact the General or Medical Human Resources Departments on the number identified on the NHS Jobs page for the organisation.

Job Share applicants are welcome for all full time posts unless indicated but cannot be guaranteed. In addition for Fixed Term Contracts, internal secondments may be considered, please seek the approval of your current line manager before applying for the position.

All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken.

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Documents to download

Deputy Governance Co Ordinator - JD (PDF, 240.4KB) Person Specification (PDF, 32.5KB) Candidate Application Best Practice Guide - please read before completing your application (PDF, 236.3KB) Information for Applicants on the Trust & Selection Process (PDF, 763.8KB) Getting to Work at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (PDF, 501.0KB) Candidates with Disabilities Useful Contacts (PDF, 113.1KB) Applicants - How We Use Your Information (PDF, 87.4KB) Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 124.0KB) Staff Benefits (PDF, 2.7MB) A Guide to Using Artificial Intelligence and With Your Personal Statement (PDF, 163.6KB)

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Further details / informal visits contact

NameHelen BoyleJob titleDeputy Nurse DirectorEmail number0114 2269928Additional information

Germaine Stephenson

Governance Coordinator

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