Total 6 Fresh/Entry Level Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in Coventry, Midlands, CV6 5NX

The post holder is responsible for providing a comprehensive and confidential administrative support for the Quality Data team in accordance with Departmental, Trust and National standards, policies and procedures. To act as a source of advice and guidance regarding Datix, Policies and Procedures and Quality Information/Data processes.
• Prioritise all incoming work, responding promptly, appropriately and communicating clearly in relation to urgent/important issues via telephone, email and in person
• Review digital incident report forms on the Datix System for accuracy and consistency in accordance with departmental requirements.
• Review submitted incidents to the Learning from Patient Safety Events (LFPSE) National reporting system.
• Data entry of mortality reviews onto DCIQ

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential, and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity, and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
• Facilitate the correct level of access for users on the Datix System in accordance with Information Governance.
• Assist the Quality System Officer and the Quality Information Manager in providing administrative support to the function and processes, supporting changes and enhancements to the Datix System.
• Management of the functions mailbox to facilitate prompt responses and actions to queries and requests.
• Support the Quality Information Specialist with statistical reports as and when required, including evaluating data to identify trends.
• Provide administrative support for Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), with timely uploads of new or updated SOPs to the Trusts Document Management System.
• Participate in daily team huddles
• Support managing the departments intranet page and communication media when requested.
• Provide administrative support for the wider Quality Data Team and any additional duties.


This advert closes on Friday 22 Nov 2024

Here at UHCW we are looking for a highly motivated , enthusiastic team player looking to join large theatre department that consists of 22 operating theatres. The post holder will provide clinical leadership to ensure a high level of operational effectiveness and a safe working environment in a way that supports all staff. To work through organisational limitations and with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate the operational management of main theatres on a day-to-day basis. To work closely with all specialities to optimise patient flow. The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination of day-to-day effective management of theatre lists, including the running of services and allocation of staff. They will be responsible for directing and overseeing main theatres daily activities closely with the Manager of the day (MOD) for Theatres.

General Responsibilities

· Ensure all theatre staff is efficiently deployed and there is sufficient skill mix to support optimum service delivery. Ensuring that patient safety and staff well-being is always maintained.

· Checking work rotas on daily basis to cover the needs of the department.

· Respond accordingly to the variable requirements of theatre activity as it changes during day, prioritizing, to meet service needs.

· Demonstrate highly developed knowledge and experience of all clinical specialities and services requirements.

· Liaise with medical and ward staff to maximise the efficient running lists.

· Recording of absence and maintain documentation within the department correctly in line with trust policy, procedures and guidelines e.g. sickness, absence issues and disciplinary procedure, following through with appropriate actions and advice as necessary.

· A resource for staff, advising on national, local and Trust policy and procedures / guidelines, ensuring that clinical governance is embedded in practice.

· Using effective communication in the distribution and understanding of information, ensuring all relevant individuals and departments obtain appropriate information and updates.

· Support patients, carers and staff during difficult situations arising in the clinical area, e.g. following an unexpected event.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence®designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination of day-to-day effective management of theatre lists, including the running of services and allocation of staff. They will be responsible for directing and overseeing main theatres daily activities closely with the Manager of the day (MOD) for Theatres. They will trouble shoot issues as they arise and escalate them throught the appropriate processes.

Clinical Responsibilities

· Assist and advice all staff in the delivery of patient care.

· Acknowledge personal preferences, rights and choice of patients undergoing surgery.

· Maintain health, safety and the control of infection in clinical work areas in line with Trust policies and procedures.

· Prepare, monitor, report and maintain materials and equipment for clinical procedures.

· Act as a patients’ advocate.

· Ensure all cleaning and maintenance is undertaken daily.

· Ensure all faults are reported and rectified effectively and efficiently.

· Promote high standards of care by demonstrating the ability to improve and empower the team, along with acting as a role model always.

· Liaise and work closely with the emergency Co-ordinators to facilitate emergency cases been done in timely manner, interrupting elective cases when needed. This includes any obstetric emergencies.

· Escalating and liaising with clinical managers over cancellations and list changes.

· Use of managerial computer systems and programmes to assist in the everyday running of the theatre lists.e.g. ESR

· Trouble shooting and liaising with the appropriate people to ensure the day to day running theatre lists.

Communication

· Ensure effective communication paths are maintained within the theatre department.

· Liaise with estates and medical engineering to ensure safe and effective running of theatres.

· Provide expert advice to all theatre staff and lead day to day problem solving and planning.

· Communicate complex, sensitive information concerning patients, relatives, staff and operational issues requiring negotiation and diplomatic skills to relevant staff.

· Responsible for ensuring that all staff are well informed of any changes occurring within the working day particularly in relations to operating sessions.

· Communications effectively always and maintain a harmonious working environment.

· Be able to effectively support a team member who is experiencing distress which could affect working performance.

· Participate and lead team meetings, huddles maintaining effective communications between all staff members, departmental, trust wide and externally.

Educational

· Attend study days/ courses relevant to needs identified on Professional Development review.

· Attend Trust Mandatory study days in accordance with Trust Policies.

· Ensure revalidation and registration requirements are maintained in line with NMC and HCPC guidelines.

For further details please see the attached job description.


This advert closes on Wednesday 23 Oct 2024

Here at UHCW we are looking for a highly motivated , enthusiastic team player looking to join large theatre department that consists of 22 operating theatres. The post holder will provide clinical leadership to ensure a high level of operational effectiveness and a safe working environment in a way that supports all staff. To work through organisational limitations and with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate the operational management of main theatres on a day-to-day basis. To work closely with all specialities to optimise patient flow. The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination of day-to-day effective management of theatre lists, including the running of services and allocation of staff. They will be responsible for directing and overseeing main theatres daily activities closely with the Manager of the day (MOD) for Theatres.

General Responsibilities

· Ensure all theatre staff is efficiently deployed and there is sufficient skill mix to support optimum service delivery. Ensuring that patient safety and staff well-being is always maintained.

· Checking work rotas on daily basis to cover the needs of the department.

· Respond accordingly to the variable requirements of theatre activity as it changes during day, prioritizing, to meet service needs.

· Demonstrate highly developed knowledge and experience of all clinical specialities and services requirements.

· Liaise with medical and ward staff to maximise the efficient running lists.

· Recording of absence and maintain documentation within the department correctly in line with trust policy, procedures and guidelines e.g. sickness, absence issues and disciplinary procedure, following through with appropriate actions and advice as necessary.

· A resource for staff, advising on national, local and Trust policy and procedures / guidelines, ensuring that clinical governance is embedded in practice.

· Using effective communication in the distribution and understanding of information, ensuring all relevant individuals and departments obtain appropriate information and updates.

· Support patients, carers and staff during difficult situations arising in the clinical area, e.g. following an unexpected event.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence®designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination of day-to-day effective management of theatre lists, including the running of services and allocation of staff. They will be responsible for directing and overseeing main theatres daily activities closely with the Manager of the day (MOD) for Theatres. They will trouble shoot issues as they arise and escalate them throught the appropriate processes.

Clinical Responsibilities

· Assist and advice all staff in the delivery of patient care.

· Acknowledge personal preferences, rights and choice of patients undergoing surgery.

· Maintain health, safety and the control of infection in clinical work areas in line with Trust policies and procedures.

· Prepare, monitor, report and maintain materials and equipment for clinical procedures.

· Act as a patients’ advocate.

· Ensure all cleaning and maintenance is undertaken daily.

· Ensure all faults are reported and rectified effectively and efficiently.

· Promote high standards of care by demonstrating the ability to improve and empower the team, along with acting as a role model always.

· Liaise and work closely with the emergency Co-ordinators to facilitate emergency cases been done in timely manner, interrupting elective cases when needed. This includes any obstetric emergencies.

· Escalating and liaising with clinical managers over cancellations and list changes.

· Use of managerial computer systems and programmes to assist in the everyday running of the theatre lists.e.g. ESR

· Trouble shooting and liaising with the appropriate people to ensure the day to day running theatre lists.

Communication

· Ensure effective communication paths are maintained within the theatre department.

· Liaise with estates and medical engineering to ensure safe and effective running of theatres.

· Provide expert advice to all theatre staff and lead day to day problem solving and planning.

· Communicate complex, sensitive information concerning patients, relatives, staff and operational issues requiring negotiation and diplomatic skills to relevant staff.

· Responsible for ensuring that all staff are well informed of any changes occurring within the working day particularly in relations to operating sessions.

· Communications effectively always and maintain a harmonious working environment.

· Be able to effectively support a team member who is experiencing distress which could affect working performance.

· Participate and lead team meetings, huddles maintaining effective communications between all staff members, departmental, trust wide and externally.

Educational

· Attend study days/ courses relevant to needs identified on Professional Development review.

· Attend Trust Mandatory study days in accordance with Trust Policies.

· Ensure revalidation and registration requirements are maintained in line with NMC and HCPC guidelines.

For further details please see the attached job description.


This advert closes on Wednesday 23 Oct 2024

We are looking for an enthusiastic team player with excellent communication skills, attention to detail, who is proficient in all Microsoft applications.This position would suit someone looking for a full and varied position, with the ability to work autonomously, and adapt to changing priorities. Understanding of NHS governance structures and processes is desirable but not essential. The post holder will have access to the relevant training.

The post will involve effective time management, managing schedules and leave arrangements ensuring appropriate and timely communications with all relevant personnel; arranging meetings/events; composing and transcribing minutes proactively ensuring action points are raised and completed; preparation of correspondence and reports; effective management of the office by establishing and maintaining efficient manual and electronic correspondence and documentation management systems; ensuring office equipment and stationery levels and assessment/referral paperwork is maintained, processing orders as required.

As CWPS Quality and Governance Administrator the post holder will provide a comprehensive secretarial service to the Network Quality and Improvement Manager and Quality Team, to maintain and develop an effective quality management system across CWPS. Which incorporates clinical governance and risk management. In addition, the post holder will be responsible for the administration of both Q-Pulse (the Pathology networks quality management system) and Datix systems across the individual Trusts.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence®designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Services (CWPS) are looking for an organised and detail-oriented professional with a passion for healthcare administration, to join the team. CWPS comprises of several different disciplines that work across a number of sites, University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW), George Eliot Hospital (GEH) and South Warwick University Foundation Group (SWFT). An exciting opportunity within the CWPS Quality team has arisen due to the current post holder being promoted

We are looking for an enthusiastic team player with excellent communication skills, attention to detail, who is proficient in all Microsoft applications.This position would suit someone looking for a full and varied position, with the ability to work autonomously, and adapt to changing priorities. Understanding of NHS governance structures and processes is desirable but not essential. The post holder will have access to the relevant training.

The post will involve effective time management, managing schedules and leave arrangements ensuring appropriate and timely communications with all relevant personnel; arranging meetings/events; composing and transcribing minutes proactively ensuring action points are raised and completed; preparation of correspondence and reports; effective management of the office by establishing and maintaining efficient manual and electronic correspondence and documentation management systems; ensuring office equipment and stationery levels and assessment/referral paperwork is maintained, processing orders as required.

For further details please see the attached job description.


This advert closes on Sunday 15 Sep 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual to join the Assurance Team in the Quality Department as a Band 5 Assurance Officer.

We are looking for an organised and confident individual to work within the Clinical Effectiveness and Assurance Team in the Quality Department at UHCW to assist, facilitate, support and provide guidance to directorates in all areas of governance and assurance. This permanent position is suited to someone with a Quality background who wants to advance their career in a busy and supportive workplace.

The Assurance Team, led by the Head of Clinical Effectiveness and Assurance, and Assurance Manager oversee and implement the delivery of key assurance activities. These include but are not limited to, the design and delivery of a range of inspection activities, such as CQC inspections, peer review visits and other types of inspections, along with various other work programmes.

Please be advised that this job is only office based.

The successful applicant will predominantly maintain the Trusts assurance processes and systems and be responsible for organising assurance activities such as inspections and helping clinicians to progress action plans. The role will also involve being part of the New and Novel Procedures Process. This includes accepting applications from staff regarding anything new that they may want to introduce to the Trust. This could be anything such as a medical device used for a procedure to an actual procedure itself. The successful candidate will support delivery of this by offering support and advice through the process and scheduling meetings as well as facilitating the New and Novel Procedures Group (NNPG).

We are looking for candidates with excellent written and verbal communication skills, dedication and the ability to handle sensitive issues with diplomacy. An understanding of the NHS is desirable, plus proven experience of using Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint. You will need to show experience of working with data, and the ability to manage your workload in a busy environment. Key attributes for this post include being highly organised, reliable, and working as part of a team.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence®designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.



To develop a detailed understanding of the key regulatory requirements within governance, namely CQC registration and compliance, and monitor quality governance frameworks.

To support the Assurance Manager and Head of Clinical Effectiveness and Assurance in developing and implementing policies, procedures, guidelines, systems and processes which will ensure the organisation is able to meet it’s statutory, regulatory and NHS compliance requirements.

To co-ordinate the internal and external infrastructure to support the Trust in meeting statutory and regulatory NHS compliance requirements such as the Care Quality Commission (CQC) registration and inspection frameworks.

To manage the central evidence requirements for all Trust wide assurance activity including but not exhaustive of Care Quality Commission (CQC) registration (the Trust’s license to operate) and inspection frameworks.

To co-ordinate compliance evidence, gap analysis, self-assessments, and action plans to support NHS governance standards.

To develop and produce information / performance reports and provide a central information function for assurance and compliance purposes.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.


This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Jul 2024

The post-holder will work as part of the EPR Programme to ensure that patient related data held within the Trust is accurate and complete to enable reliable and robust reporting to support clinical and business processes, statutory information returns and income generation.

To support the recording of high quality data on the Trusts patient-based systems.

To use systems to identify data quality issues on the Trusts patient-based systems using a variety of tools and in collaboration with the services identify the root causes of the issues.

To work with the services to develop solutions to the issues e.g development of standard operating procedures.

Monitor and report on performance and improvements until the data quality levels required are sustainably achieved.

Be an expert in all aspects of data quality and patient data management ensuring knowledge and adherence to all relevant national policy and procedures.

EPR will connect data and information and provide secure access into each individual’s complete health record, removing the need for hand-written notes and forms. Clinical staff will have instant access to the patient information they need, wherever they need it, and with less time looking for records, or waiting for results to update, they can dedicate more time caring for those that need it most.

In time, patients will be able to manage their own appointments, review test results, respond to messages and manage their own health through a secure online patient portal.

The successful applicant will be expected to attend and complete relevant training and development opportunities to support our UHCWi directives. This may include training sessions such as Lean for Leaders, Advanced Lean Training, and the Human Factors Programme, and more. The attendance and completion of identified courses is considered essential and a pre requisite for this post.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence®designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
• Ensure you are up to date with all relevant national and local guidance, policy and procedures relating to data quality and patient data management.
• Develop and sustain an in depth knowledge of the use of iPM, the Trust’s PAS, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of functionality and use.
• Identify data quality issues on the Trusts patient-based systems.
• Validate patient’s journeys ensuring the data quality is exceptional and accurate.
• Use the NHS Care Record Service to find and verify NHS numbers, addresses, postcodes, GPs etc. for all active patients and update IPM.
• Create, develop and maintain data quality reports and robust processes in order to check and correct patient data and ensure the accuracy of that data and to monitor any problem areas.
• Collaborate with services to establish the root cause of the data quality issues and with the Data Quality & Assurance Manager and operational staff to develop and implement solutions. This will involve direct support as well as utilising other expertise in the team and beyond.
• Cerner and IPM experience is highly desirable

For further details please see the attached job description.


This advert closes on Tuesday 19 Mar 2024