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East London NHS Foundation Trust

2d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need senior leadership experience in healthcare, expertise in quality governance and patient safety, strong communication skills, and a commitment to equity and co-production.
  • You will ensure quality assurance, maintain patient safety, manage regulatory readiness, provide board assurance, and embed continuous improvement in daily operations.

Requirements

  • significant senior leadership experience in a complex healthcare environment
  • credibility with clinical, operational and corporate colleagues
  • experience across some combination of quality governance, quality assurance, patient safety, improvement or regulatory readiness
  • the ability to work confidently in senior governance settings and contribute to Board- and Committee-facing work
  • a strong commitment to co-production, inclusion and reducing inequalities
  • the potential and readiness to continue developing towards future executive quality leadership roles
  • professional registration in a clinical, care professional or allied health profession is desirable, but we welcome interest from a broad range of senior leaders with relevant experience
  • Degree level education or equivalent level of professional knowledge and experience
  • Evidence of continuing professional and leadership development
  • Postgraduate qualification or equivalent advanced development in leadership, quality, governance, patient safety or a related field
  • significant experience in a senior nursing, medical, allied health professional, care professional, operational or corporate leadership role within healthcare
  • experience of leading across professional and organisational boundaries in a complex healthcare setting
  • experience of contributing to quality leadership at senior level, including some combination of quality governance, quality assurance, patient safety, improvement, and/or regulatory readiness
  • experience of working with or presenting to senior leadership groups, executive teams, Boards or Board Committees
  • experience of leading change across teams or services in a large and complex organisation
  • experience of working in partnership with service users, carers and colleagues to improve services
  • experience in mental health, community health, learning disability, primary care or social care settings is desirable
  • experience of CQC preparation, inspection or response is desirable
  • experience of patient safety leadership or oversight is desirable
  • experience of committee leadership or active participation in senior governance forums is desirable
  • experience of quality improvement methods and their practical application in service settings is desirable
  • sound understanding of the breadth of quality leadership in healthcare, including quality governance, patient safety, assurance, regulatory readiness, service user experience, improvement and equity
  • understanding of the distinction between quality improvement as a method and quality leadership as a wider senior leadership responsibility
  • knowledge of clinical governance, risk management, learning systems, assurance processes and regulatory expectations within the NHS
  • understanding of how quality information should be interpreted and used to support assurance, oversight and decision-making in senior governance settings
  • knowledge of quality accounts, Board assurance processes and Committee reporting is desirable
  • knowledge of current national policy and best practice in patient safety, quality governance and quality improvement is desirable
  • understanding of system working across provider, commissioner and wider partner relationships is desirable
  • credible, compassionate and inclusive leadership style
  • ability to operate confidently at senior director level in a complex organisation
  • strong communication skills, including the ability to present complex quality and safety issues clearly to senior audiences
  • commitment to learning, reflection and personal development
  • experience of teaching, coaching, facilitation or developing others is desirable
  • ability to represent the Trust credibly in external quality, safety or improvement forums is desirable
  • potential and readiness to develop further towards future executive quality leadership roles is desirable

Responsibilities

  • Quality assurance;
  • Patient safety;
  • Regulatory readiness;
  • Board assurance;
  • The continued embedding of improvement as a way of working.

FAQs

What is the job title for the position being offered?

The job title is Director of Quality.

How long is the duration of the appointment for this role?

The role is a 12-month internal development opportunity.

Is this role an Executive Director or a voting Board role?

No, the Director of Quality is not an Executive Director and does not hold a voting role on the Board.

Who will the post holder be line managed by?

The post holder will be line managed by the Chief Executive Officer.

What are the main duties associated with the Director of Quality position?

The main duties include quality assurance, patient safety, regulatory readiness, board assurance, and embedding improvement as a way of working.

What kind of leadership experience is required for this role?

Significant senior leadership experience in a complex healthcare environment is required.

Are there any specific qualifications needed for this position?

A degree level education or equivalent professional knowledge and experience is required, along with evidence of continuing professional and leadership development.

Is professional registration in a clinical, care professional, or allied health profession required?

Professional registration is desirable but not mandatory; applications are welcomed from a broad range of senior leaders with relevant experience.

What kind of development support is provided for this role?

Development support includes executive coaching, mentoring from an experienced executive leader, exposure to Board and Committee working, and opportunities to lead key Trust-wide quality priorities.

Who is the ideal candidate for this position?

The ideal candidate includes deputy-level clinical leaders, senior nursing leaders, medical leaders, senior allied health professional leaders, and other senior leaders with relevant experience ready for a broader Trust-wide director-level leadership opportunity.

How does the Trust support diversity and inclusion?

ELFT is committed to being a diverse organization and aims for its workforce to reflect the population it serves, having partnered with various organizations to ensure fair practices and support for staff.

Will there be opportunities for further development in future executive quality leadership roles?

Yes, there is potential and readiness to continue developing towards future executive quality leadership roles.

What are the current priorities for quality improvement at ELFT?

The Trust focuses on improving population health outcomes, experience of care, staff experience, and value as outlined in their Five Year Strategy.

How can interested candidates apply for this position?

Interested candidates can apply directly through the Trust's recruitment process, keeping in mind that advertisements may close early due to high response rates.

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East London NHS Foundation Trust

We provide mental health, community and primary care services in East London, Luton & Beds.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2000
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

East London NHS Foundation Trust provides a wide range of mental health, community health, and integrated care services across East London. Their mission is to deliver high-quality, compassionate care that promotes mental and physical well-being. They are committed to improving patient outcomes by offering accessible, person-centered services that address the diverse needs of their community, ensuring comprehensive support for mental and physical health challenges.