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Job summary

Main area
Patient Safety within the Division of Clinical Speciality Services
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity leave cover)
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week
Job ref
272-7467133
Employer
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Doncaster Royal Infirmary
Town
Doncaster
Salary
£27,485 - £30,162 Pro Rata Per Annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
16/10/2025 23:59

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Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust logo

Clinical Governance Coordinator

Band 4

Job overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen to work in the Division of Clinical Speciality Services as a Clinical Governance Co-ordinator. Supporting the Divisional Senior Leadership Team (SLT),  Divisional Clinical Governance Lead and the Divisional Quality Assurance and Compliance Lead in relation to clinical governance and patient experience. 

We are looking for an excellent communicator who is a forward thinking, positive and highly motivated individual who wishes to develop their skills supporting the Division to embed effective clinical governance processes across the whole Division. With a focus on being able to provide assurance to the Trust Board and National regulators as well as engaging staff at all levels in Clinical Governance. 

You will be responsible and accountable for ensuring the Divisional and Speciality Clinical Governance and Senior Nursing teams are supported in the clinical governance processes, including accurate recording of meetings, timely development and circulation of agendas and supporting documents and following up of actions to provide closure and learning following incidents and complaints.

The coordinator will work closely with clinicians across a range of specialities supporting embedding of effective clinical governance processes, development and delivery of keys messages / learning to Divisional staff and act as a champion user of Datix to support the clinical governance agenda. 

Main duties of the job

Working within a multi speciality Division the post holder will be line managed by the Divisional Quality Assurance and Compliance Lead and be accountable to the Divisional Clinical Governance Lead and Divisional Nurse. The post holder will be required to communicate with a diverse range of people across the Divisions, corporate services and external health care providers. 

Working for our organisation

DBTH is one of Yorkshire’s Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000.  Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.   
 
At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way.  We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.   
 
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
 
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
 
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:
•    Extensive range of learning opportunities
•    NHS Pension Scheme
•    Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
•    Comprehensive health and wellbeing support 
•    NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
•    Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully. 

Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential. 

Certificate of sponsorship

Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship. 

Person specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential criteria
  • Diploma level study or willingness to work towards or equivalent or relevant experience
  • GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above or equivalent or relevant experience
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of legal/medical terminology and procedures
  • PRINCE 2 qualification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria
  • Skills to manage complex information gathering with a high level of accuracy
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Responsibility for maintaining accurate and confidential records
  • Able to communicate at all levels in a changing environment
  • A broad knowledge of administrative and clerical tasks and procedures
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of DATIX risk management database
  • Experience of working in the NHS / Health care provider
  • Knowledge of Duty of Candour, Serious Incident Framework
  • Experience of Clinical Governance and or patient experience

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential criteria
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills with a diverse range of professional groups
  • Good communication skills written and verbal
  • Demonstrate reliability, motivation and commitment
  • Plan and organise straightforward activities, some ongoing/complex activities, requiring formulation, adjustment
  • Preparation of data to meet monthly schedules for reporting internally & externally
  • Able to meet deadlines and be adaptable to an ever-changing environment. Must be forward thinkers and organised
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of analysing data for accuracy on behalf of staff for publication in committee reports

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Race CodeVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.We offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Disability confident employerArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applicants, please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Lauren Hooson
Job title
Divisional Quality Assurance and Compliance Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01302 648126
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