Deputy Clinical Governance Lead

Job summary

Main duties of the job

Monitor within the Division the delivery on the key components of Clinical Governance, reporting any variance from the plan. Participate in the implementation and monitoring of risk management policies to ensure their effectiveness. Review and amend local policies and procedures where required. Support the use of risk registers monitoring the review dates and management, reporting and variance to the Clinical Governance Manager. Assist in maintaining records of responses and actions taken against recommendations from national and regional bodies that are reported to the Divisional Board, ie NICE, the Care Quality Commission, NHS England/Improvement, Department of Health, National Confidential Enquiries, Royal Colleges etc. Work with the service units to ensure that quality assurance processes are in place to meet national recommendations across relevant areas in the Division. Participate in auditing of records to ensure that they are maintained and managed within current national and local guidance. Assist the Clinical Governance Manager to maintain reporting systems on the management and investigation of clinical incidents, including Root Cause Analysis as required. Facilitate the sharing of learning throughout the Division/wider organisation.

Job responsibilities

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, car lease and home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.