Quality Assurance Lead
| Posting date: | 25 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £43,742.00 to £50,056.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £43742.00 - £50056.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 May 2024 |
| Location: | Preston, PR29HT |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9438-24-0433 |
Summary
Lead and co-ordinate the STAR Quality Assurance Framework, demonstrating drive and a relentless focus on high quality care standards Demonstrate strong, highly effective leadership, leading the Quality Assurance Team and supporting the Quality Assurance Matron. Respond to the demands of the role including dealing with conflict, challenging practice to meet standards of safety and quality and demonstrate highly effective negotiation skills Provide timely constructive feedback and support to nursing, midwifery and allied health professional (NMAHP) leaders and colleagues regarding the STAR quality assurance framework and key core standards Demonstrate tenacious drive and attention to detail, robustly follow up on improvement actions and drive progress in any emerging or ongoing themes for improvement. Analyse STAR data to produce high standards of reports to improve the quality of care received by individuals using our services. Collaborate with ward and department leaders for the ongoing development of the STAR quality assurance framework to drive improvements in care. Develop effective and collaborative working with all colleagues including Governors and external partners. Demonstrate a range of effective leadership approaches from collaborative to more directive, in response to any changing demands of the role. Engage and work collaboratively with all teams, colleagues and NMAHP leaders. Lead in the review of quality assurance processes. To provide support and advice regarding all elements of quality assurance and always safety first workstreams. Review STAR improvement actions to ensure these are effective and completed Ensure the quality assurance framework is up to date, relevant and responsive to relevant legislation, policy and CQC regulations. Provide support and guidance to wards and departments who require additional support. Promote best practice throughout the Trust by role modelling and enabling NMAHP colleagues and others to fulfil their defined roles and responsibilities. Work closely with the NMAHP leaders and educators with regards to continually improving services for patients. Demonstrates strong leadership, role modelling strong leadership behaviours with high levels of performance and conduct at all times and sets clear expectations of others to do the same Lead and support the Quality Assurance Team to deliver a highly effective quality assurance framework. Undertake routine audits into practice across LTHTR to ensure understanding and embedding of good practice. Review of Datix incidents, complaints and compliments identifying themes and trends and triangulate information to identify across service provision and help make recommendations to improve the level of service and reduce risks. Produce the monthly reports required for board and governance committees. Demonstrate compassionate leadership skills to support staff by communicating highly sensitive, contentious and complex information. Undertake continuous monitoring and analysis of quality standards. Demonstrate proactive leadership and self-motivation towards professional development.