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Go back North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Head of Clinical EffectivenessThe closing date is 31 July 2025An opportunity has arisen to take on the role of Head of Clinical Effectiveness in the newly restructured Quality Governance team. The Clinical Effectiveness team are part of the Chief Nurse portfolio working very closely with the Executive Medical Director and the Medical Director's team. The postholder will support the Deputy Chief Nurse for Safety and Governance with Trust Policy Management, Clinical Guidelines, Clinical Audit, NCEPOD, LocSSIPs , NatSSIPs 2and NICE guidance assessment as well providing senior leadership across the Quality Governance teams. Main duties of the jobThe Head of Clinical Effectiveness is a senior professional manager within the Trust's Quality Governance team. The post holder will report to the Deputy Chief Nurse Safety and Governance on a broad range of safety and quality activities in liaison with other key professionals both within and external to the organisation. The Head of Clinical Effectiveness is critical to ensuring that the quality of our services is delivered against agreed standards. The successful candidate will spearhead crucial improvements in patient care and patient outcomes. This role offers a chance to make a real impact, leading audits and driving practice enhancements based on the latest evidence. The Head of Clinical Effectiveness is a senior leader responsible for operational management of the Clinical Audit and Effectiveness function. The postholder will also develop systems and processes to ensure that we have an in-depth understanding of patient outcomes via local audits and national programmes including, but not limited to, M&M, PROMS, NJR, ICNARC, SJR and utilisation of CRAB data. You will have a passion for maximising the quality of our care through an evidence-based approach to improvement. A key requirement will be the ability to influence clinical practice across service provision, therefore the ability to operate in a matrix structure is essential. You will be working closely with the Executive Chief Nurse and Executive Medical Director and their teams. About usAt NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county. Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time': Being a clinically led organisation Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust A positive patient experience every time A great place to work Managing our money well As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work. Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability. Job responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. 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Unlock Tel: 01634 247350,emailadvice@.ukor complete theonline form on the Unlock website The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post: Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months. Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months. As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits. A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable. 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems These schemes are subject to availability Person SpecificationQualificationsFirst level degree in health related subject or evidence of equivalent experience Master's level qualification in health related subject or equivalent demonstrable experience, skill and competence at a senior level Leadership/ Management Qualification or post registration leadership development courses Evidence of relevant specialist study and continued personal and professional development Post graduate study in aspects of clinical effectiveness Knowledge and ExperienceLeadership role at senior level in a large complex organisation Significant experience of leading large and/or diverse teams in a complex environment/multi-professional staff groups Extensive experience of leading the delivery of the clinical governance and quality agenda Evidence of collaborative working and learning Effective partnership working with a range of agencies and stakeholders Management processes and quality improvement initiatives Effective budgetary management Proven track record of change management/problem solving techniques Proven track delivery of delivering personal and professional objectives. Experience of communicating effectively at a senior level, with the multi-disciplinary team as well as the wider organisation Experience of recognising need for, initiating, implementing and influencing change within a complex organisation Preparing and writing reports to a high (Trust Board) standard Completer-finisher, with attention to detail. Presenting to a range of forums Experience of involving staff, users and carers in redesign and change management Experience of service improvement redesign and delivery Experience of delivery of quality improvement programmes Project management Implementation of service change/modernisation Multi professional problem solving in teams Experience of implementation of change/continuous improvement Skills and AptitudesExtensive knowledge of the current national clinical audit and effectiveness agenda and best practice Sound practical understanding of quality improvement techniques, clinical audit, risk management, complaints, incident management In depth knowledge of national drivers regarding the quality and safety agenda and NHS policy and strategy Understanding of research methodologies and how they influence best practice Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to communicate complex, sensitive and contentious information effectively Advanced leadership skills, and the ability to lead a team to successfully deliver relevant obligations on time Ability to develop effective working relationships and communicate successfully at a senior level both internally as well as with external organisations Ability to anticipate and identify barriers to communication and take action to improve Ability to identify and promote innovative approaches to improvement Organised, systematic and ability to work under own volition Ability to manage competing and demanding work schedules and meet performance indicators and completion timeframes Ability to prioritise using risk based approach Ability to quickly learn new information, adapt to changing working environments and make reasoned decisions Ability to formulate and implement short, medium and long term strategic plans Ability to assimilate information, analyse complex data and present effectively to different audiences Team player Resilience necessary to overcome obstacles and resistance Energy for continued improvement, helping to develop and support a learning culture and environment Accountable for own actions and the consequences of interventions with individuals and groups Ability to interpret and effectively use data (extracts, collates, quantitatively analyses and validates data), recognising alternative solutions where necessary Highly developed report writing and presentation skills Research and audit skills Able to prioritise and respond urgently for requests for information Able to manage conflict Able to build professional rapport and credibility with clinical and managerial teams Well-developed influencing/persuading/decision making skills Ability to think/work strategically, analyse complex problems and interact in a complex multi-disciplinary organisation Knowledge of service improvement and the use of service improvement methodologies Knowledge of CQUIN management Personal CircumstancesPersonal integrity and commitment acting in an open and honest manner Able to travel extensively within the County on a regular basis Act in ways that support equality and value diversity Highly motivated and non-judgemental Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. 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