BMI Lancaster Hospital in Lancaster is part of BMI Healthcare, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country. 

We have an opportunity for a Quality and Risk Manager to join their team of staff in the Quality Assurance department.

This is a FULL time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

This position would suite someone wishing to enter a management team at entry level, work with that team and develop skills.

Particularly looking at someone that is keen to learn, whilst bringing good all round skills to the role.

 Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Qualifications in a Health-related discipline
• Maths, English GCSE at grades A to C or equivalent functional skills level 2 evidence.
• Proficient in the use of a PC, including the use of software and systems and intermediate computer literacy in Microsoft Office programs.
• ·Demonstrated knowledge of continuous improvement concepts and applications.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, schedules, set goals/objectives.
• Demonstrated high level of interpersonal and communication skills including excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to operate in an environment of change.
• Knowledge and understanding of contemporary risk management strategies that are effective ion promoting and ensuring high quality patient care
• Excellent understanding of clinical governance and quality improvement principles

Duties of this role include:

• To enhance and strengthen the organisation wide quality improvement program in line with the BMI corporate vision, governance framework and operational plan and to ensure the hospital is well prepared to meet external regulatory inspection requirements
• Working closely with the hospital senior management team to co-ordinate and provide leadership for the operational management of quality assurance and patient safety with the aim of ensuring the provision of high quality safe care
• Champion and raise awareness of the benefits of effective governance and implement strategies to increase the knowledge of hospital staff of quality processes and regulatory requirements
• Co-ordinate and further develop the hospital’s clinical governance activities, policies and systems.
• To lead and support the hospital to achieve a good or higher rating for CQC/HIS/HIW regulatory inspections
• To take a proactive approach to minimising risk and preparing the hospital for CQC/HIS/HIW regulatory inspections and ensure that the appropriate evidence in place to meet the inspection requirements
• In response to any external inspection findings, co-ordinate the formulation of action plans and ensures implementation of these through the appropriate department managers.
• Ensure that there are effective data collection systems for the review of quality data and evidence of compliance to national policy in all areas of the hospital.

Please see attached role profile for further detailed information on the responsibilities and accountabilities of this vacancy.

Salary & Benefits:

BMI Healthcare have committed to being a national living wage employer and offer a competitive starting salary alongside access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• BMI Healthcare Private Medical Scheme
• Staff Pension Scheme
• 25 days holiday per annum

Interested?

If you would like to apply for this opportunity, please complete our brief online application form and ensure to upload the most recent copy of CV.  We aim to respond to your application within 14 days of the closing date.