Total 14 Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in Guildford, GU2 7XX

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the Trust compliance framework is maintained and keeping a comprehensive database of CQC related intelligence that is active and analysed for compliance assurance. The postholder will be responsible for ensuring that all locations can demonstrate their compliance with the CQC Registration requirements.

The post holder will be required to provide cross cover with the teams Compliance Assistant(s) and cover other Trust services as directed by the Head of Compliance and Emergency Planning.
• Responsible for raising awareness about the CQC Registration Requirements across all areas of the Trust
• Responsible for the development of a system for the analysis of intelligence against the CQC registration requirements.
• Responsible for supporting the identification and analysis of information intelligence sources which provide assurance of compliance or indications of risk of non-compliance with CQC Registration requirements.
• Responsible for facilitating in the development and collection of evidence for external Trust inspections including DOH inspections, peer reviews and CQC inspections.
• Will participate in comprehensive inspections of compliance and will be responsible for monitoring outcomes against any inspection criteria and ensuring that information is fed back to improve service delivery and that any changes are implemented to meet the agreed timescales.
• The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that robust evidence is available for external inspections in the appropriate electronic format (where possible).
• Responsible for supporting and facilitating internal comprehensive inspections of Trust services and teams against CQC registration requirements.
• Responsible for assisting with the development and maintenance of the system that provides assurance to the Trust Board of Directors
• Responsible for designing appropriate monitoring methods and audit tools,

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.

Operational Responsibilities
• Responsible for raising awareness about the CQC Registration Requirements across all areas of the Trust and will need a thorough understanding of national inspection criteria and links with CQC Registration Requirements, other national directives, litigation and claim implications.
• Responsible for the development of a system for the analysis of intelligence against the CQC registration requirements. The system will provide assurance of compliance and indications of potential non compliance.
• Responsible for supporting the identification and analysis of information intelligence sources which provide assurance of compliance or indications of risk of non-compliance with CQC Registration requirements.
• Responsible for ensuring policy documents meet the CQC registration requirements and the robust implementation and monitoring of all policy documents.
• Responsible for facilitating in the development and collection of evidence for external Trust inspections including DOH inspections, peer reviews and CQC inspections.
• Will participate in comprehensive inspections of compliance and will be responsible for monitoring outcomes against any inspection criteria and ensuring that information is fed back to improve service delivery and that any changes are implemented to meet the agreed timescales.
• The post holder will be responsible for assisting with the management of the external visits/inspection and accreditations system. This will include keeping a schedule of all expected visits/inspections and accreditations; keeping a record of all recommendations made at such visits; monitoring that action plans are completed; and that all committees of the Trust have been informed appropriately.
• The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that robust evidence is available for external inspections in the appropriate electronic format (where possible). This will involve negotiating with the key corporate and operational managers/clinicians on individual criteria and agree action plans to achieve required objectives. Meet with key personnel regularly monitor progress and ensure that any barriers to project delivery are addressed.
• Will prepare and co-ordinate all aspects of external assessment days in liaison with the Head of Compliance and Emergency Planning. This will include informing key personnel that they will need to be available on the assessment day to provide further evidence in person.
• Responsible for supporting and facilitating internal comprehensive inspections of Trust services and teams against CQC registration requirements. This will involve management of an annual calendar of inspections in partnership with operational and other support services, development of appropriate audit tools and review of intelligence held.
• Responsible for the coordination of Healthwatch and Director and Governor Quality visits.
• Responsible for ensuring that national best practice, legislative and CQC requirements are considered as part of all policy/procedure and strategy review.
• Responsible for assisting with the development and maintenance of the system that provides assurance to the Trust Board of Directors on the levels of compliance with Trust policies/ procedures and strategies across the trust.
• Responsible for designing appropriate monitoring methods and audit tools, where they do not already exist and reviewing existing methods and tools to ensure all policy/procedures and strategies are monitored effectively for compliance.
• Overview of Trust policies and procedures to ensure DoH fundamental standards and CQC key lines of enquiry (KLOEs)/Quality Statements are incorporated

Communicationand Working Relationships
• The role requires excellent communication skills both verbal and written, with the ability to develop collaborative working practices and relationships at all levels within the Trust. This will require the post holder to have well developed IT skills, particularly in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point software programmes.
• The post holder will be responsible for supporting and sharing information intelligence at all appropriate levels of the Trust and providing intelligence for Trust Quality Summits.
• The post holder will report to the Head of Compliance and Emergency Planning; and Executive Team regarding performance against the external inspection requirements and highlight any barriers which may affect the project plan. This will include preparing written reports to appropriate committees.
• Responsible for supporting all services/locations across the Trust to maintain compliance with the CQC Registration Requirements. This will include facilitating each area to have a completed and up to date Local Portfolio of Evidence.
• The post holder will be responsible for supporting managers in the understanding and implementation of external inspections, including policy/procedure requirements and what constitutes appropriate evidence.
• The post holder, with support from the Head of Compliance and Emergency Planning, will ensure Senior Managers are aware of the relevance and importance of the standards to the Trust’s strategic plan and for risk management. This will include ensuring that information is cascaded to staff at all levels by way of intranet, newsletters and Trust publications.
• The post holder will be responsible for undertaking/facilitating monitoring and auditing in partnership with Trust key leads of Trust policies/procedures and strategies where existing monitoring / auditing arrangements are not in place.
• The post holder will be responsible for proposing policy or service changes following audit/monitoring findings. This will involve participation on working parties proposing Trust wide policy changes in all areas of the Trust and all types of policy.
• The post holder will assist clinical leads with care planning developments in the Trust, including facilitation of trust documentation reviews.
• The post holder will support Emergency Planning, including logging decisions, as and when required.

Management
• The post holder will be responsible for attending appropriate Service Management Team meetings on behalf of the Compliance Team to present reports.
• The post holder will be responsible for attending appropriate committee meetings on behalf of the Compliance Team.
• Line management responsibility for staff including objective setting, conducting appraisals, monitoring training, compliance and day to day supervision.

Training & Development
• To undertake ongoing Personal and Professional Development in order to maintain own professional standards through attendance on training and education programmes commensurate with the duties of this post.
• To keep informed and up to date with developments in the areas of statutory and corporate requirements, technological developments and best practices in RMS and
• To ensure the consideration of patients and carers experience in all aspects of work.

Analysis and Judgement
• The post holder will have and will utilise:• Highly developed analytical skills to understand and communicate complex information at all organisational levels.
• Clear and confident judgement making skills.
• Decisive decision making skills, informed by evidence.
• The ability to interpret national guidance into local policy and procedure.

Physical, Mental and Emotional Effort
• The post holder will be responsible for developing, maintaining and managing an IT based RMS compliance system. The post holder will be required to have good IT skills including excel, file management and outlook skills. The post holder will be required to have good keyboard skills and will be required to spend considerable amounts of time using the computer. The post holder will be required to input using a keyboard and to move service user case notes for the purpose of auditing.
• The post holder will be required to undertake frequent, prolonged and intent concentration in analysing complex information/data and while undertaking complex calculation and detailed analysis of statistics produced.
• The post holder will be required to work in all areas of the Trust (clinical and non-clinical) and will be required to work with clinical information such as service users case notes, incidents, SUIs, complaints and claims for the purpose of monitoring and reporting.
• The post holder will also be required to frequently travel to the different Trust sites to undertake audit and monitoring.


This advert closes on Wednesday 27 Nov 2024

Operational Responsibilities Responsible for raising awareness about the CQC Registration Requirements across all areas of the Trust and will need a thorough understanding of national inspection criteria and links with CQC Registration Requirements, other national directives, litigation and claim implications. Responsible for the development of a system for the analysis of intelligence against the CQC registration requirements. The system will provide assurance of compliance and indications of potential non compliance. Responsible for supporting the identification and analysis of information intelligence sources which provide assurance of compliance or indications of risk of non-compliance with CQC Registration requirements. Responsible for ensuring policy documents meet the CQC registration requirements and the robust implementation and monitoring of all policy documents. Responsible for facilitating in the development and collection of evidence for external Trust inspections including DOH inspections, peer reviews and CQC inspections. Will participate in comprehensive inspections of compliance and will be responsible for monitoring outcomes against any inspection criteria and ensuring that information is fed back to improve service delivery and that any changes are implemented to meet the agreed timescales. The post holder will be responsible for assisting with the management of the external visits/inspection and accreditations system. This will include keeping a schedule of all expected visits/inspections and accreditations; keeping a record of all recommendations made at such visits; monitoring that action plans are completed; and that all committees of the Trust have been informed appropriately. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that robust evidence is available for external inspections in the appropriate electronic format (where possible). This will involve negotiating with the key corporate and operational managers/clinicians on individual criteria and agree action plans to achieve required objectives. Meet with key personnel regularly monitor progress and ensure that any barriers to project delivery are addressed. Will prepare and co-ordinate all aspects of external assessment days in liaison with the Head of Compliance and Emergency Planning. This will include informing key personnel that they will need to be available on the assessment day to provide further evidence in person. Responsible for supporting and facilitating internal comprehensive inspections of Trust services and teams against CQC registration requirements. This will involve management of an annual calendar of inspections in partnership with operational and other support services, development of appropriate audit tools and review of intelligence held. Responsible for the coordination of Healthwatch and Director and Governor Quality visits. Responsible for ensuring that national best practice, legislative and CQC requirements are considered as part of all policy/procedure and strategy review. Responsible for assisting with the development and maintenance of the system that provides assurance to the Trust Board of Directors on the levels of compliance with Trust policies/ procedures and strategies across the trust. Responsible for designing appropriate monitoring methods and audit tools, where they do not already exist and reviewing existing methods and tools to ensure all policy/procedures and strategies are monitored effectively for compliance. Overview of Trust policies and procedures to ensure DoH fundamental standards and CQC key lines of enquiry (KLOEs)/Quality Statements are incorporated Communication and Working Relationships The role requires excellent communication skills both verbal and written, with the ability to develop collaborative working practices and relationships at all levels within the Trust. This will require the post holder to have well developed IT skills, particularly in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point software programmes. The post holder will be responsible for supporting and sharing information intelligence at all appropriate levels of the Trust and providing intelligence for Trust Quality Summits. The post holder will report to the Head of Compliance and Emergency Planning; and Executive Team regarding performance against the external inspection requirements and highlight any barriers which may affect the project plan. This will include preparing written reports to appropriate committees. Responsible for supporting all services/locations across the Trust to maintain compliance with the CQC Registration Requirements. This will include facilitating each area to have a completed and up to date Local Portfolio of Evidence. The post holder will be responsible for supporting managers in the understanding and implementation of external inspections, including policy/procedure requirements and what constitutes appropriate evidence. The post holder, with support from the Head of Compliance and Emergency Planning, will ensure Senior Managers are aware of the relevance and importance of the standards to the Trusts strategic plan and for risk management. This will include ensuring that information is cascaded to staff at all levels by way of intranet, newsletters and Trust publications. The post holder will be responsible for undertaking/facilitating monitoring and auditing in partnership with Trust key leads of Trust policies/procedures and strategies where existing monitoring / auditing arrangements are not in place. The post holder will be responsible for proposing policy or service changes following audit/monitoring findings. This will involve participation on working parties proposing Trust wide policy changes in all areas of the Trust and all types of policy. The post holder will assist clinical leads with care planning developments in the Trust, including facilitation of trust documentation reviews. The post holder will support Emergency Planning, including logging decisions, as and when required. Management The post holder will be responsible for attending appropriate Service Management Team meetings on behalf of the Compliance Team to present reports. The post holder will be responsible for attending appropriate committee meetings on behalf of the Compliance Team. Line management responsibility for staff including objective setting, conducting appraisals, monitoring training, compliance and day to day supervision. Training & Development To undertake ongoing Personal and Professional Development in order to maintain own professional standards through attendance on training and education programmes commensurate with the duties of this post. To keep informed and up to date with developments in the areas of statutory and corporate requirements, technological developments and best practices in RMS and To ensure the consideration of patients and carers experience in all aspects of work. Analysis and Judgement The post holder will have and will utilise: Highly developed analytical skills to understand and communicate complex information at all organisational levels. Clear and confident judgement making skills. Decisive decision making skills, informed by evidence. The ability to interpret national guidance into local policy and procedure. Physical, Mental and Emotional Effort The post holder will be responsible for developing, maintaining and managing an IT based RMS compliance system. The post holder will be required to have good IT skills including excel, file management and outlook skills. The post holder will be required to have good keyboard skills and will be required to spend considerable amounts of time using the computer. The post holder will be required to input using a keyboard and to move service user case notes for the purpose of auditing. The post holder will be required to undertake frequent, prolonged and intent concentration in analysing complex information/data and while undertaking complex calculation and detailed analysis of statistics produced. The post holder will be required to work in all areas of the Trust (clinical and non-clinical) and will be required to work with clinical information such as service users case notes, incidents, SUIs, complaints and claims for the purpose of monitoring and reporting. The post holder will also be required to frequently travel to the different Trust sites to undertake audit and monitoring.

Senior Compliance Officer

Permanent

Guildford, Surrey

Up to £48,519 per annum




Summary

Morgan Hunt are currently working with a social housing provider based in Surrey, looking for a talented Senior Compliance Officer to join their team.




As a Senior Compliance Officer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the Compliance Team operates seamlessly, unifying diverse disciplines into a cohesive unit and interfacing effectively with the Compliance System. This position requires a highly organised individual who can drive robust compliance testing, manage inspection programmes, and provide comprehensive reporting to key stakeholders.




A vital part of your role will be acting as a key liaison between the Compliance Team and the Regulator of Social Housing. You will ensure our organisation's full compliance, demonstrating to stakeholders that we uphold the highest standards in safety for residents, visitors, contractors, and employees.



Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate the Compliance System implementation, ensuring integration across compliance disciplines for real-time accuracy.
• Develop standardised agendas, action logs, and performance monitoring across compliance contracts.
• Produce reports, agendas, and action plans for regulatory meetings, demonstrating compliance achievements.
• Provide direct support to the Compliance Manager and contract managers, helping manage routine and strategic tasks to ensure contractual adherence.
• Monitor key compliance data and certification in collaboration with contractors and internal teams to maintain timely reporting.

About you:

• Strong knowledge of compliance requirements within social housing, with a proven track record of managing multi-discipline compliance functions.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite; adept at learning new systems and technologies swiftly.
• Exceptional communication skills, able to represent the Compliance Team professionally to senior management, stakeholders, and regulators.
• Effective at problem-solving, proactive task management, and prioritisation under deadlines.
• A-Level or equivalent experience; evidence of commitment to professional development (CPD).
• Extensive experience in a high-level compliance role within a regulated environment, preferably social housing.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

The purpose of this role is to facilitate the development of a culture of continuous quality improvement at Royal Surrey through using expert knowledge and skill in improvement methods. By supporting, coaching and leading people in delivering improvement, the post holder helps to deliver the organisations True North and Breakthrough Objectives. The post holder will provide quality improvement knowledge and expertise to the organisation through training, coaching, and facilitating projects to help make quality improvement the way we do things. They will act as a role model in promoting a culture of improvement and transformation, working with teams at all levels to challenge current practice and deliver significant and quantifiable improvements towards achieving our True North and Breakthrough Objectives. Using lean thinking as the basis, they will be responsible for developing, documenting and disseminating our quality improvement approach so that we build skill and expertise in quality improvement across the Trust. A key part of the role will be to support the development of others in the organisation in quality improvement methods. In addition, they will support pathway improvement activity that addresses defined organisational priorities and address complex challenges by facilitating change at an individual, team and service level.

MOT Tester Vacancy - Guildford

Salary: £36,000 basic OTE £39,600
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5pm
Ref: OC18648

We have a new vacancy for a MOT Tester for my client's site in Guildford. Excellent opportunity for a MOT Tester to join a high performing team. This role suits a MOT Tester looking for a long-term role.

Role:

- You will be soley focused on conducting MOT's on vehicles that come into the workshop.

Requirements:

- Minimum 1 years' experience in a busy workshop.

- You must be a qualified MOT Tester Class 4

- Full UK Driving License

Consultant - Jack Adams

Octane Recruitment

VTSTH

Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.

We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter

Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.

Call +447960042245 (Jack Adams - Octane Recruitment)

Quality Governance Facilitator (Full Time 37.5hrs) Quality and Safety Department An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team as a Quality Governance Facilitator. As the Quality Governance Facilitator, you will lead and coordinate Patient Safety Incident Investigations and support the Trust to learn from patient safety events. You will have experience working in patient safety or quality governance and have an understanding of governance techniques, including incident reporting and risk management. Ideally, you will have a clinical background; in this role, you will be working with clinical teams and senior leaders to analyse current practice and identify areas for improvement. This will include analysing data and identifying themes and trends. You will work closely with the clinical teams to produce reports and present information to senior team leaders. You will engage closely with patients, their families and staff with the aim of understanding their experiences and obtaining areas for improvement. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively and flexibly as a part of a team. If you would like to know more about this position then please contact Lorna Sonley, Senior Quality Governance Facilitator on Lornasonley@nhs.net for an informal discussion about the job.

About the Role: Quality Assurance Business Partner
We are on the lookout for a dynamic Quality Assurance Business Partner to become a part of our high performing Quality & Consistency team. This is a unique opportunity to coordinate, support, and review the implementation of standard QA processes across our faculties.
As a pivotal point of contact for curriculum staff on quality-related matters, you will also undertake the role of Quality Nominee whilst liaising with our partner Awarding Organisations.
You will be instrumental in supporting faculties to uphold best practice in assessment and to assist them in preparing for any external sampling processes. Your responsibilities will include conducting internal reviews and sampling to identify and propose improvement actions.
Your role will also involve developing and implementing robust quality systems to monitor and safeguard our certification, ensuring the highest standards of quality are maintained.
You will co-deliver courses to train new assessors and IQAs, and coach them to achieve relevant accreditation.
This is a permanent, 0.8 role based across our Surrey colleges at Guildford, Merrist Wood, and Farnham.
What do you need to be successful as a Quality Assurance Business Partner at Activate Learning?
The successful candidate must be a qualified IQA and assessor with significant experience as a Lead/Internal Verifier, and a deep understanding of IV/EV systems and processes. Experience in an educational environment is essential, ideally in Further Education specifically, or those who have worked within an awarding organisation.
We are seeking an outgoing individual who can build quickly strong and effective relationships. Your interpersonal skills will be key in this role, as fostering a positive environment and maintaining open lines of communication with teams across Activate Learning and with partners will be integral to our success.
Who we are
Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.
We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.
When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.
Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.
Why work with the Activate Learning Group?
Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:
Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing.
Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
Teaching Support: Tailored induction and development programs for teaching staff.
Pension Schemes: Teacher and Local Government pension schemes for Activate Learning staff.
Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave.
Flexible Working: Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.
Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.
Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity, closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.
Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

Compliance and Estates Development Manager
£35,859.00 – £38,724.00 dependent on experience
Required ASAP
Hours and weeks to be negotiated
NOR: 1960 (11-18) (450+ in Sixth Form)
We are seeking a proactive and positive Compliance and Estates Development Manager to ensure that our two schools are fully Health and Safety compliant, putting in place clear processes, systems and monitoring to ensure a safe and high-quality learning environment. The successful candidate will work with the senior leadership and premises teams to develop a long-term estates plan, maximizing our footprint and planning for resource alignment. They will ensure that all Health and Safety training and policy is up to date, and to ensure that all statutory checks are undertaken to schedule with clear record keeping. The post-holder will ensure compliance and estates best practice at both George Abbot School and Burpham Primary School, maximising economies of scale and efficiencies where possible.
This is a rewarding and varied role that is an essential part of the support service provided our schools. The post-holder must provide an efficient and high quality service, have excellent administrative skills, be competent manipulating data and record keeping, be organized and have a secure understanding of Health and Safety legislation.
Please contact Georgie Newman, to organise a school tour or for an informal discussion about the role.
George Abbot School is an 11-18, mixed comprehensive, with an established reputation for high academic standards and exemplary pastoral care. George Abbot are an innovative school with strong progress outcomes at both GCSE and A Level. Burpham Primary School is a happy, thriving and ambitious school within the Learning Partners Academy Trust for children between the ages of four and eleven with a KS1 Specialist Centre for children with communication and interaction needs (COIN). Both schools work hard to look after our staff and are restless to serve our communities to the highest standard. They are within easy reach of the town, the A3 and London Road railway station.
George Abbot School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful applicant will be subjected to an enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Learning Partners Academy Trust. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to join our trust.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying for this exciting role, please use the links provided to access the full job description and person specification.
Please note, your application will take to you to our ATS system (Face-Ed) where you will be required to enter your details again to fully complete your application process. If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact Polly Jacobs, Headteacher’s PA via email.Important Information
• The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we close a vacancy due to a high a volume of applications being received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• When completing the application form please ensure that you clearly evidence your relevant skills and experience in relation to the requirements detailed in the job description.
Closing date: 9am on 28 June 2024
Interview date: w/c 1 July 2024
We reserve the right to appoint ahead of the closing date for an exceptional candidate.

You will lead and facilitate a range of agreed service improvement, practice development and clinical audit and effectiveness programmes, including the quality assurance audits via Tendable. You will motivate and influence teams to adopt new ways of working to enhance the delivery and performance of the team. This will involve securing the co-operation of the practice and managerial teams You will initiate and implement change effectively in response to practice and/or organisational demands, ensuring that actions support continuous improvement. You will lead on the development and implementation of the Trusts clinical audit and quality assurance programmes, supporting improvement, and aligning work with the Trusts Quality of Care Strategy. You will develop and initiate new ideas to support the quality governance agenda, which will include planning and implementing You will be responsible for ensuring NICE guidance is analysed, and that the Trust practice is measured against all relevant NICE guidelines, and actions plans developed to address areas of non-compliance with this area. This might involve conceiving and implementing new ways of working. You will be responsible for the line management of the Clinical Audit Team, which will include supporting their professional development. You will require excellent presentation skills to present and train on a range of new and unfamiliar concepts to Trust staff at all levels and to professionals in the wider health community, including Integrated Care Boards (ICB) You will design and lead service improvement events for staff from different professions and staff groups, ensuring their fulling understanding and engagement in all service improvement processes and activities You will lead on a number of projects using an evidence-based project management approach You will implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs, project evaluations, and assessment of results You will be responsible for the production of a variety of comprehensive reports in relation to practice development initiatives for the Executive Team, Trust Board, a variety of internal groups, and Integrated Care Boards. You will present reports defining project progress, problems and solutions, including the production and management of issues logs, risk logs, and action logs You will monitor and contribute to the drawing up of departmental and project budgets You will establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues in corporate and clinical teams to deliver an effective service, and support the organisation in relation to managing statutory compliance. Communication You will critically evaluate and analyse complex information, and disseminate information to staff in order to facilitate evidence-based practice You will be responsible for ensuring effective communication between the team and other departments within the Trust, and facilitate communication that results in clear responsibilities being identified within the multi-professional team. You will interpret and communicated highly complex, sensitive and contentious information, where there might be barrier to acceptance, and hostility to change, for example, when presenting an analysis of practice performance to clinical and / or management teams. Professionalism You will work autonomously, without direct supervisions You will recognise your own personal and professional limitations, and seek advice or support when required You will provide and formal and informal support and guidance to other staff, as appropriate, and be a source of expertise for practice staff to consult. You will act as a mentor / coach or professional supervisor as required You will develop and maintain the competencies and skills needed to practice effectively, ensuring up to date knowledge on key developments, and applying knowledge to practice in consultation with colleagues. You will undertake required continued professional development. You will be accountable for your own practice and professional actions at all times. Service Improvement Programme Management You will lead on: o implementation of relevant national policy/practice guidelines (e.g. NICE clinical guidelines and quality standards) and provide support to inpatient and community teams o implementation of multi-professional clinical audit activities o development of standardised methods of practice assessment for clinical practice o Identifying where any service improvement programmes will impact upon budgets, and ensure that all work is financially sound. You will challenge existing practices, ensuring progressive solutions that take account of models of best practice, and optimise the use of resources

The post holder will head up the Trust Clinical Audit Service. They will devise quality improvement programmes and lead systematic processes for monitoring standards of care by incorporating evidence based practice, including Clinical Audits, Quality Assurance Audits and NICE guidelines.

The post holder will lead of the Trust-wide implementation of NICE guidance and quality standards. They will also lead on service improvement programmes and clinical practice improvement work across the Trust, in line with the Quality of Care Strategy. Further lead areas will include the responsibility for a range of clinical governance functions within the Nursing Quality & Clinical Governance Team to support effective quality governance, assurance and performance monitoring across the Trust including oversight of directorate risk register, BAF action plans, objectives and quality reports.

The post holder will lead key projects and service improvement programmes.
• · Responsible for the line management of the Clinical Effectiveness Team
• · Initiate and implement change effectively in response to practice and/or organisational demands
• · Lead on the development and implementation of the Trust’s clinical audit programme and quality assurance audits
• · Responsible for ensuring NICE guidance is analysed and that Trust’s practice is measured against all relevant NICE guidelines, and action plans developed to address areas of non-compliance with this guidance.
• · Present highly complex information, analysis and communication
• · Lead on the management of specific tasks, and lead reporting and analysis across a range of specialties, functions and projects
• · Influence and motivate teams to adopt new ways of working to enhance the delivery and performance of the team. This will involve securing the co-operation of the practice and managerial teams
• · Establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues in corporate and clinical teams to deliver an effective service , and support the organisation in relation to managing statutory compliance
• · Develop and initiate new ideas to support the quality governance agenda, which will include planning and implementing new ways of working
• · The post holder will devise quality improvement programmes, and lead systematic processes for monitoring standards of care by incorporating evidence-based practice, including Clinical Audit and NICE.

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
• · You will lead and facilitate a range of agreed service improvement, practice development and clinical audit and effectiveness programmes, including the quality assurance audits via Tendable.
• · You will motivate and influence teams to adopt new ways of working to enhance the delivery and performance of the team. This will involve securing the co-operation of the practice and managerial teams
• · You will initiate and implement change effectively in response to practice and/or organisational demands, ensuring that actions support continuous improvement.
• · You will lead on the development and implementation of the Trust’s clinical audit and quality assurance programmes, supporting improvement, and aligning work with the Trust’s Quality of Care Strategy.
• · You will develop and initiate new ideas to support the quality governance agenda, which will include planning and implementing
• · You will be responsible for ensuring NICE guidance is analysed, and that the Trust practice is measured against all relevant NICE guidelines, and actions plans developed to address areas of non-compliance with this area. This might involve conceiving and implementing new ways of working.
• · You will be responsible for the line management of the Clinical Audit Team, which will include supporting their professional development.
• · You will require excellent presentation skills to present and train on a range of new and unfamiliar concepts to Trust staff at all levels and to professionals in the wider health community, including Integrated Care Boards (ICB)
• · You will design and lead service improvement events for staff from different professions and staff groups, ensuring their fulling understanding and engagement in all service improvement processes and activities
• · You will lead on a number of projects using an evidence-based project management approach
• · You will implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs, project evaluations, and assessment of results
• · You will be responsible for the production of a variety of comprehensive reports in relation to practice development initiatives for the Executive Team, Trust Board, a variety of internal groups, and Integrated Care Boards.
• · You will present reports defining project progress, problems and solutions, including the production and management of issues logs, risk logs, and action logs
• · You will monitor and contribute to the drawing up of departmental and project budgets
• · You will establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues in corporate and clinical teams to deliver an effective service, and support the organisation in relation to managing statutory compliance.

Communication
• · You will critically evaluate and analyse complex information, and disseminate information to staff in order to facilitate evidence-based practice
• · You will be responsible for ensuring effective communication between the team and other departments within the Trust, and facilitate communication that results in clear responsibilities being identified within the multi-professional team.
• · You will interpret and communicated highly complex, sensitive and contentious information, where there might be barrier to acceptance, and hostility to change, for example, when presenting an analysis of practice performance to clinical and / or management teams.

Professionalism
• You will work autonomously, without direct supervisions
• · You will recognise your own personal and professional limitations, and seek advice or support when required
• · You will provide and formal and informal support and guidance to other staff, as appropriate, and be a source of expertise for practice staff to consult.
• · You will act as a mentor / coach or professional supervisor as required
• · You will develop and maintain the competencies and skills needed to practice effectively, ensuring up to date knowledge on key developments, and applying knowledge to practice in consultation with colleagues. You will undertake required continued professional development.
• · You will be accountable for your own practice and professional actions at all times.

Service Improvement Programme Management
• · You will lead on:
• • o implementation of relevant national policy/practice guidelines (e.g. NICE clinical guidelines and quality standards) and provide support to inpatient and community teams
• o implementation of multi-professional clinical audit activities
• o development of standardised methods of practice assessment for clinical practice
• o Identifying where any service improvement programmes will impact upon budgets, and ensure that all work is financially sound.
• · You will challenge existing practices, ensuring progressive solutions that take account of models of best practice, and optimise the use of resources


This advert closes on Monday 1 Jul 2024

To provide full secretarial and administrative support to the Director of Risk and Compliance and Associate Director of Risk and Compliance ensuring strict confidentiality is given at all times. To be responsible for the management of diaries and awareness of the main commitments of the Director/ Associate Director on a day to day basis. To be an effective point of contact for the Director/ Associate Director. To coordinate development of and ensure that all relevant documentation and supporting papers are available for the Director /Associate Director in advance of meetings, bringing to their attention any problems/issues of concern which they ought to be aware of. To prepare, in draft, routine correspondence and reports on behalf of the Director / Associate Director in accordance to agreed priorities. To ensure that internal and external communications are passed on with an understanding of priority and confidentiality. To be responsible for arranging internal and external meetings, booking venues, public address systems and refreshments as required. To be responsible for preparing notification of meetings, producing and circulating agendas, papers and minute taking as appropriate. To organise and control effective filing systems for correspondence, reports, handouts and other general information maintained by the Director / Associate Director. To take responsibility for managing and ensuring the office systems and procedures are continually developed. To review all administrative systems in the light of good office practice to ensure they remain responsive and efficient to meet business requirements developing policies as required. To be responsible for adapting and/or designing evidence databases/information systems as required to meet the changing needs of the organisation e.g. adaptation of existing systems to include collection of additional information when identified or development of a new system. To co-ordinate and prepare the administration of healthroster and expense claims of staff reporting to the Director / Associate Director. To be responsible for ensuring that the department has the necessary resources in place to be successful including office stationery and other stocks such as communications media and acting as authorised signatory for appropriate departmental and project supplies. To act as authorised signatory for agency/bank time sheets and e-procurement systems. To be responsible for the local induction of bank/agency/new secretarial/administrative staff. This includes procedures, setting up of an email account, provide Trust information, order and supply of staff uniform, arranging attendance of mandatory training and general day to day assistance. To maintain good working relationships with other staff within the team providing continuity of cover during periods of staff annual leave or sickness. To have ongoing contact with trust external clients, such as Trust inspectors/assessors, CQC, Commissioners etc. and will be responsible for being the first point of contact and providing appropriate guidance, advice and information as required.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly efficient, experienced Personal Assistant to provide support to the Director & Associate Director of Risk and Compliance.
This is a busy role with a need to regularly re-prioritise your workload and often requiring your urgent response and/or action.
The main duties and responsibilities will include providing comprehensive, effective and confidential secretarial and administrative support to the Director of Risk and Compliance and Associate Director of Risk and Compliance as well as having responsibility for supporting specific project work required within the Compliance Team as required.
The post holder will be expected to work accurately under pressure with the ability to manage and prioritise own workload in line with Directorate objectives.
The successful candidate will also need to have experience in preparing and co-ordinating papers, presentations and agendas for meetings as well as attending and minuting meetings as required including ensuring follow up action is taken for specific pieces of work.
To be successful, applicants should have extensive experience in the above main duties and responsibilities at Director or other Senior Manager level, possess high level skills in Microsoft packages such as Outlook, MS Teams, Word, Excel and PowerPoint and have the ability to travel across the Trust sites if required.

• To provide comprehensive, effective and confidential secretarial and administrative support to the Director of Risk and Compliance and Associate Director of Risk and Compliance as well as having responsibility for supporting specific project work required within the Compliance Team as required.
• To engage proactively with other Trust Departments to negotiate relevant and timely collection of data and evidence and to ensure that it is presented appropriately and complies with governance, core standards and national guidance.
• To communicate with both internal and external stakeholders, and maintain a professional image of the Trust at all times.
• To act as the primary point of contact for the Director of Risk and Compliance for internal and external communication, screening calls/visitors as appropriate
• The post holder will be expected to work accurately under pressure with the ability to manage and prioritise own workload.

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.

• To provide full secretarial and administrative support to the Director of Risk and Compliance and Associate Director of Risk and Compliance ensuring strict confidentiality is given at all times.
• To be responsible for the management of diaries and awareness of the main commitments of the Director/ Associate Director on a day to day basis.
• To be an effective point of contact for the Director/ Associate Director.
• To coordinate development of and ensure that all relevant documentation and supporting papers are available for the Director /Associate Director in advance of meetings, bringing to their attention any problems/issues of concern which they ought to be aware of.
• To prepare, in draft, routine correspondence and reports on behalf of the Director / Associate Director in accordance to agreed priorities.
• To ensure that internal and external communications are passed on with an understanding of priority and confidentiality.
• To be responsible for arranging internal and external meetings, booking venues, public address systems and refreshments as required.
• To be responsible for preparing notification of meetings, producing and circulating agendas, papers and minute taking as appropriate.
• To organise and control effective filing systems for correspondence, reports, handouts and other general information maintained by the Director / Associate Director.
• To take responsibility for managing and ensuring the office systems and procedures are continually developed.
• To review all administrative systems in the light of good office practice to ensure they remain responsive and efficient to meet business requirements developing policies as required.
• To be responsible for adapting and/or designing evidence databases/information systems as required to meet the changing needs of the organisation e.g. adaptation of existing systems to include collection of additional information when identified or development of a new system.
• To co-ordinate and prepare the administration of healthroster and expense claims of staff reporting to the Director / Associate Director.
• To be responsible for ensuring that the department has the necessary resources in place to be successful including office stationery and other stocks such as communications media and acting as authorised signatory for appropriate departmental and project supplies.
• To act as authorised signatory for agency/bank time sheets and e-procurement systems.
• To be responsible for the local induction of bank/agency/new secretarial/administrative staff. This includes procedures, setting up of an email account, provide Trust information, order and supply of staff uniform, arranging attendance of mandatory training and general day to day assistance.
• To maintain good working relationships with other staff within the team providing continuity of cover during periods of staff annual leave or sickness.
• To have ongoing contact with trust external clients, such as Trust inspectors/assessors, CQC, Commissioners etc. and will be responsible for being the first point of contact and providing appropriate guidance, advice and information as required.


This advert closes on Sunday 9 Jun 2024

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for outline of role and responsibilities.

Lead the development of quality service plans and implementation and oversight of Trust Priority Strategies to support the Trust's strategic vision; monitoring implementation, outcomes and effectiveness for Trust Board level assurance. Produce effective plans with deliverable outcomes in line with Trust, National and local policy objectives. Ensure the provision of the Trusts Assurance Framework requirements Ensure Trust wide understanding of the organisational patient safety priorities through analysis of patient safety data and information gleaned from: clinical informatics, incident reporting, complaints, excellence reporting, PALS information, Freedom to Speak Up information, external review and inspection, staff feedback and other sources Lead and co-ordinate activities that promote excellence in clinical practice through utilisation of Quality Improvement methodology, research and evidence based practice Work with the Director of Nursing to develop, approve and implement standards of clinical practice and protocols ensuring the on-going development of evidence based practice across the Trust Develop opportunities for individuals and teams and share excellence in practice to enable the delivery of safe, effective and evidence based care, working in collaboration with colleagues from other organisations to develop effective networks for discussion and dissemination of Quality and Safety developments Lead on embedding a culture of quality within the service incorporating patient safety, patient experience and clinical effectiveness Foster a culture which values learning and continuing professional development and which empowers staff to achieve excellence in the delivery of patient care within the Trust. Provide professional leadership and advice regarding all professional matters Provide expertise and participate in strategic planning for the service and wider Trust Support the development, implementation and evaluation of the Trust Nursing & Allied Health Professional Strategy, measuring the impact it has on patient care and the patient experience within the service For more information in regards to the role, please take a look at the JD & PS