Head of Clinical Quality Assurance | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 05 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £58,972 - £68,525 pa pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 05 May 2024 |
| Location: | Southampton, SO16 6YD |
| Company: | University Hospital Southampton NHS FT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6208108/188-THQ2-150 |
Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the central governance team as the Head of Quality Assurance. The successful candidate will hold a critical leadership position within University Hospital Southampton, overseeing the management of quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and various governance processes. This role will require meticulous attention to detail, a comprehensive understanding of regulatory frameworks, and the ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives to ensure the highest standards of safe patient care and operational excellence within the Trust and its services.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
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. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on-site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees can 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.
The Head of Quality Assurance will hold a critical leadership position within the Trust, overseeing the management of quality assurance, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and various governance processes. This role will require meticulous attention to detail, a comprehensive understanding of regulatory frameworks, and the ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives to ensure the highest standards of patient care and operational excellence within the Trust. They will embed a culture of shared learning and improvement cycles throughout the Trust.
This advert closes on Sunday 21 Apr 2024