Endoscopy Clinical Quality Governance Manager (Nurse)

• Lead the Endoscopy clinical governance, patient safety and quality assurance agenda, ensuring effective systems are in place to monitor and improve clinical standards.
• Act as the lead for JAG accreditation, clinical audit, quality improvement programmes and regulatory compliance.
• Lead the investigation and review of incidents, risks, complaints and patient feedback, ensuring learning is embedded into sustainable improvements in practice.
• Provide expert professional leadership and assurance on clinical standards, governance, risk management and patient safety.
• Lead the development, implementation and review of policies, guidelines and standard operating procedures in line with Trust and national standards.
• Provide strategic oversight of workforce competency, education and professional development programmes, working closely with Band 6 Clinical Educators.
• Analyse governance, quality and performance data to identify trends, risks and opportunities for service improvement.
• Work collaboratively with the Clinical Operations Manager, Deputy Matron, Matron and multidisciplinary teams to support service development and continuous improvement.

• Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of governance systems, policies, guidelines and standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and best practice.
• Lead the Endoscopy quality assurance programme, including JAG accreditation, clinical audit, service evaluation, quality improvement initiatives and monitoring of clinical standards.
• Lead the investigation and review of incidents, complaints, risks and patient safety concerns, ensuring learning is embedded into sustainable improvements in practice and service delivery.
• Analyse complex governance, quality and performance data to identify themes, emerging risks and opportunities for improvement, providing assurance and recommendations to the Endoscopy leadership team.
• Provide expert professional leadership and advice to nursing, medical and multidisciplinary teams regarding clinical governance, patient safety, quality standards and evidence-based practice.
• Provide strategic oversight of workforce competency, education and professional development programmes, working in partnership with Band 6 Clinical Educators, Divisional Education Leads and Practice Development teams.
• Lead and influence quality improvement, service development and transformation initiatives, ensuring governance, patient safety and regulatory standards are embedded throughout service changes.
• Work collaboratively with the Clinical Operations Manager, Deputy Matron and Matron to provide effective leadership, maintain high clinical standards and support the ongoing development of the Endoscopy service.

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration relevant to the clinical specialty
• Significant post-registration experience within Endoscopy or a relevant clinical specialty, including experience of clinical governance, quality improvement and patient safety
• Demonstrable experience of leading governance systems, clinical audit, risk management, incident review and implementing improvements in clinical practice.
• Experience of leading quality improvement programmes, service development and implementation of evidence-based standards.
• Knowledge and experience of JAG standards, regulatory requirements and clinical governance frameworks relevant to Endoscopy
• Experience of developing, implementing and reviewing policies, guidelines and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to analyse complex quality, governance and performance information and translate findings into service improvements
• Experience of workforce development, competency frameworks, education oversight and maintaining professional standards.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills with the ability to exercise professional judgement and work autonomously.

Desirable

• Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Leadership, Quality Improvement or a relevant subject, or working towards
• Leadership qualification or formal training in quality improvement, clinical audit or patient safety
• Experience of supporting external accreditation or regulatory inspections (e.g. JAG)
• Existing technical clinical skills relevant to Endoscopy.