Total 5,237 quality assurance specialist job vacancies in The United States of America

Quality Assurance & Monitoring Plan and co-ordinate Assessment and Accreditation reviews of all nursing/midwifery clinical areas, focusing on professional standards, safety, and quality in line with national and local, Trust standards. Work collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure the standards related to Care Quality Commissions (CQC) regulatory frameworks are met throughout the Trust and that this is supported by appropriate evidence. Incorporate best practice as advised from national and local evidence. Working across the Trust conduct audits and observations of performance against nursing KPIs. Assessing areas using highly developed specialist knowledge about Assessment and Accreditation and knowledge of clinical areas, identifying, and drawing to the attention of the Quality Assurance Lead Nurse and Associate Directors of Nursing /Midwifery, areas of good practice and areas requiring intervention. Participate in the planning, implementation, and review of the programme of inspection. liaising with stakeholders across the organisation. Lead on promoting clinical engagement in achieving Nursing and Midwifery Excellence in Assessment and Accreditation and Pathway to Excellence re-designation. Identify and escalate as appropriate key risks relating to nursing/midwifery care delivery. Produce and deliver reports at Trust and Nursing & Midwifery & AHP Board level. Build respectful and professional links with clinical staff at all levels. Ensure that the NMC standards are implemented and embedded in nursing and midwifery practice through effective communication skills Leadership Act as a role model, leading by example with drive and enthusiasm, responding appropriately to standards of performance, behaviour, and practice and constructively challenging practices as necessary in line with the Trusts Nursing & Midwifery and Allied Health Professional Strategy. Able to demonstrate successful communication and an ability to influence people, by challenging behaviours and practice, sometimes in challenging situations, using excellent negotiation and persuasion skills. Demonstrate analytical and judgmental skills in working alongside clinical staff to assess issues that may arise and identify strategies to determine the best course of action Contribute to the development and implement actions required in relation to escalation processes to ensure the quality of nursing/midwifery is maintained and that supportive action is taken as and when required. Plans, implements, and reviews the programme of inspection across N&M within the Trust Work in partnership with the senior leadership to ensure the Nursing & Midwifery and Allied Healthcare Professional Strategy objectives are achieved. Work in partnership with Multi- Disciplinary Team across the Trust. Contribute to the turnaround of a ward/clinical area providing professional advice and support to achieve performance improvement if required. Contribute to the development of policies and guidelines as required Share good practice and innovation with colleagues internally and externally Demonstrate an ability to work in busy clinical environments with high level of concentration when undertaking assessments. Ability to demonstrate an objective approach to carrying our formal assessments in clinical areas and delivering feedback to ward managers, matrons, and clinical teams Research, Development & Education Responsibilities Identify training and development needs of Nursing and Midwifery clinical teams and plan, deliver, and evaluate training to enable staff to fulfil requirements of the Assessment and Accreditation standards. Maintain and promote an awareness of evidence-based practice and participate in its implementation. Contribute to audit, research, and development programmes across the Trust, regionally and nationally. Evidence of mentorship qualification and experience of teaching to groups of staff and able to plan and deliver teaching sessions around the Assessment and Accreditation programme to a range of clinical and non-clinical staff Actively participate in service evaluation and audit of clinical practice to ensure effective delivery of the Assessment and Accreditation Programme Professional Responsibilities Be responsible for own professional development, maintain a professional portfolio and keep up to date on current nursing/midwifery and health service issues. Take full responsibility for own actions, abiding by the NMC Code. Maintain own knowledge and clinical skills demonstrating competence in delivering a high standard of care. To be conversant with all relevant policies and procedures. Maintain a current knowledge of professional issues, ensuring continued professional development is maintained. Have in depth understanding of the national guidance in relation to Assessment and Accreditation. Identify own learning needs, negotiating a personal development plan recognising own limitations. Act as a clinical and professional role model. Promote reflective practice, supervision, experiential learning opportunities in order to develop a learning culture in the clinical environment. Able to manage own time effectively and work independently Policy and Service Development Responsibilities Work within the confines of Trust policies, protocols, and other relevant documentation, taking appropriate action where compliance is breached. Contribute to the Trust Quality Improvement priorities and N&M and AHP strategy Ensure A&A standards are evidenced based Governance Actively promote evidence -based practice within the clinical area. Lead on audit initiatives Participate in setting and reviewing standards for practice and evaluating outcomes Report incidences using the Trust Datix reporting system General Responsibilities Be a national voice and ambassador for Assessment and Accreditation, proactively seeking networking opportunities both nationally and internationally Regularly network with other Trusts who are pursuing/ have embedded Assessment and Accreditation programmes Liaising with subject matter experts from within and outside of the Trust as one of the Trusts points of contact Convey and present information, written or verbal, formally or informally, as appropriate produce quarterly reports for the nursing and midwifery board regarding Assessment and Accreditation activity Maintain records and the IT shared drive to demonstrate progress of the Assessment and Accreditation Programme Administrate social media platforms and messaging platforms for Assessment and Accreditation and Professional Learning Communities for, ward managers and their deputies. Work within the confines of Trust policies etc, taking appropriate action where compliance is breached. Able to work independently and manage own time efficiently Takes responsibility to ensure that Professional Registration is up to date at all times and does not lapse or expire and to inform line management immediately with any concerns of if registration lapses or expires (all registered staff). This post involves treatment to children and/or adults at risk, as defined by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). It will therefore be necessary for the post holder to apply for and be in receipt of a satisfactoryEnhanced DBS check. The Trust requires all new starters to subscribe to the DBS update service, where it is a requirement of the role. Be responsible for maintaining own vaccinations that are applicable to the role. Safeguard patient confidentiality at all times, including adherence to the Data Protection Act. Attend statutory and mandatory training and refresher courses as necessary. This post is subject to the terms and conditions of employment of Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. Be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff. Ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, and in accordance with current quality initiative within the area of work and the Trusts Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy. Have a commitment to identifying and minimising risk, report all incidents and report to the manager any risks which need to be assessed. Any other duties commensurate with the grade and in line with the requirements of the post. For further details / informal visits contact: Name Jenny Scott Job title Lead Nurse Quality Assurance Email address jenny.scott2@nhs.net Telephone number 07562437855 Additional contact information Ext 5711 07562437855

Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process. This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Wednesday 1st May 2024. Interviews are anticipated to be held on week commencing 13th May 2024 – subject to confirmation. For informal enquiries please contact – Name: Mark Whelan, Job Title: Regional Quality Assurance Manager Contact Details: mark.whelan@nhsbt.nhs.uk.

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For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification: Facilitate the activities of the RM/ICR Risk Identification Group (RIG). Coordinate input and update of the Joint Research Active Risk Log, ensuring that risk description, control and rating are reviewed with wide representation. Ensure concordance of the Joint Research Active Risk Log pertinent to clinical research with the institutional risk logs of RM and ICR.

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role: The post holder will support the Senior Audit and Assurance Manager, in the delivery of the internal audit service to organisations within ASW Assurance by: Performing a large range of audit assignments of a complex/ad-hoc and non-financial nature in addition to a broad range of routine financial, governance and operational audit assignments in line with Public Sector Internal Audit Standards and the ASW Assurance Audit Manual, to agreed timescales. This may be based upon an overall generic supervisory and support role or acting as a Consortium expert lead for a defined specialist area. Taking extensive responsibility for the operational audit management of substantial allocated elements of client audit plans in support of the Senior Audit and Assurance Managers overall responsibility to deliver all client operational audit plans. Applying risk management and assurance principles to the planning and delivery of audit assignments. Supervising and coaching junior audit staff. Responding to a broad range of requests for advice and assistance and queries from clients including sensitive, confidential and complex issues from all levels of client staff. Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Interview Date: To be confirmed For further information please contact: Phil Rogers, Assistant Director of Audit and Assurance Services, on 07887 561532 or philiprogers@nhs.net. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. Benefits We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

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The post holder will work under the supervision of the Quality and Performance Manager to promote values of the CQC five domains of care of safety, effectiveness, responsiveness, caring and well-led within the Practice. The post holder will support the development of systems and processes to deliver high quality patient care, through collaborative working with the Practice Teams. Prioritisation, and time management are key to ensuring timescales are met and the quality of data must be kept at a high standard.

You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents Are you the right person for the job? We are looking for a candidate with strong experience in quality and service improvement, using tools such as audits, service user feedback, investigation case reviews and robust implementation planning for service change. The successful candidate will hold an active clinical registration and will have robust skills in partnership across sectors, development of quality assurance processes. It is desirable for candidates to have experience of delivering services in the criminal justice system, but it is not essential. This is an exciting time for prison healthcare in the North East team with a new prison opening in April 2025, and a number of procurements, as well as ongoing innovations to implement new ways of working and improve healthcare services. You will be instrumental in monitoring the quality of services using quality assurance mechanisms including quarterly quality assurance visits, data analysis and review, local, regional and national intelligence and contracting reporting.

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Job summary: Support the collection and accurate recording of information along an RTT pathway Proactively monitor and validate RTT Pathways to ensure patients waiting times are accurately recorded Maintaining the Trust PTL, ensuring patients are placed on appropriate pathways Training departments or end users to ensure correct outcomes are chosen where appropriate Job responsibilities: Key Tasks & Responsibilities: Responsible for the Validation of all RTT Pathways to ensure that RTT rules and local Access policies and guidance have been followed To ensure that accurate and timely data is recorded on the Patient Administration System against the relevant RTT Pathway Liaise with the relevant department to facilitate the earlier booking of appointments or tests if patients are booked after their breach date To increase the Data Quality of patient pathways by feeding back themes to the relevant operational staff so training or system/workflow changes can be implemented where necessary To work on a 1-1 or group basis to ensure that all necessary staff have the relevant RTT training To run and action any RTT/Data Quality Reports as given by the Information or Data Quality Manager Any other duties as identified by the Information or Data Quality Manager

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT To perform as a HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist [BMS] responsible for the operational aspect of quality & training. To contribute to the quality & training and pathology service managers in the design, implementation and delivery of a cohesive quality & training strategy; in conjunction the Clinical Service Line (CSL) Quality Governance Committee (QGC) for pathology. To assist in the harmonisation of the quality and training aspects of the service to meet the needs and requirements of the service users, ensuring that all staff are informed of the departmental model required to achieve this. To assist in the formulation and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures [SOP] for quality & training, utilising the Document Management Module of the Q-Pulse system. To comply with Policies and Procedures commensurate to role. To assist in the day-to-day operation of the quality & training aspect of the service within the team. This will include ensuring monitoring of the policies for pathology that have been established for UKAS and other accrediting bodies. Where required to provide specialist knowledge and skills in quality & training for all pathology disciplines, including Blood and Cellular Sciences and other affiliated services such as Mortuary & Bereavement. Where required to participate in all aspects of quality & training, particularly where special expertise is required, with the ability to assist Laboratory Managers and their teams in their ability to comply with standards for FINANCE To provide assistance to the pathology service managers by authorising timesheets, expenses, orders and invoices where delegated. HUMAN RESOURCES In conjunction with the quality & training manager to assist in the staffing requirements via the Health Roster system. To assist in the staff selection, recruitment, training and conduct appraisals. To assist in the delivery of training in conjunction with the training officer, ensuring tutorials, one to one training and competency assessments are fulfilled in accordance with ISO 15189 and utilising the Training Module of the Q-Pulse system. To be responsible for maintaining an up to date expert knowledge of quality & training, to ensure consistent competency levels through annual reassessment protocols where identified. To attend an annual appraisal from your line manager. CLINICAL GOVERNANCE AND QUALITY To be responsible for the implementation of UKAS, MHRA, HTA and HSE standards for quality & training using the pathology Quality Management System as established, to fulfil the quality & training circles and audit inherent to the ISO 15189 standards of compliance. In conjunction with the quality & training manager to assist in the generation of Quality & training reports for the CSL QGC for pathology. To assist in the provision of action plans to resolve nonconformities that are recorded by internal and/or external audits or complaints to ensure the completion of corrective and preventative actions that have been identified. To assist in the conduction and completion of quality & training audits whether vertical, horizontal or examination audits relevant to the service and develop new audit tools as required. To contribute to the Risk Management Policy for quality such as InPhase management, ensuring Risk Assessments are conducted, reporting of incidents, accidents and adverse events via the reporting structures that exist including the clinical lead and/or the pathology managers as required. To assist in the regular assessment of service performance providing quality & training monitoring reports for the Discipline Specific Quality & Training Group, Quality & Training committee and where necessary the Pathology Board. To contribute to the provision of the quality & training policy for quality & training, including quality objectives and annual management review. To bring to the attention of the quality & training manager any problems or difficulties encountered in the performance of their duties. To ensure that problems relating to the clinical management of the service is brought to the attention of the Clinical Director of Pathology. To participate in evidence based training and maintain a level of knowledge to fulfil this role through Continual Professional Development [CPD] for retention of HCPC Registered BMS status. Undertake other duties commensurate with the post as directed. COMMUNICATION To assist in the dissemination of information, arising from the management team, Quality & Training Committee and Health & Safety meetings, to the scientific and support staff through the communication structures in place. To represent quality & training when delegated, in senior management meetings, decision-making and policy implementation. To represent quality & training when requested, at local, regional and national meetings and conferences where appropriate. To liaise when required, with the Customer Services Manager in respect to customer relations Please read the full Job Description for further information.

Support the operational and clinical teams to deliver and sustain performance improvement across the health community by enabling sustainable change and offer visible support to staff and teams through the process of change and sustainability. Facilitate group discussions, encourage participation and collaborative working of stakeholders. Facilitate collaborative working in teams and across boundaries to improve services/ performance minimising or overcoming resistance to change. Develop robust communications processes for a portfolio of service improvement projects. To participate and contribute to the Women and Childrens Care Group annual planning process. Practice as an autonomous practitioner in accordance with professional, ethical, and legal framework for midwifery. To work a minimum of one rostered clinical shift per month to maintain clinical skills andcredibility.

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Job responsibilities: - Working as part of the ITQA team the post holder will be involved in the following areas: - IT support and clinical system administration Administration of the software systems used within the practice such as SystmOne, troubleshoot and report any issues to our external IT helpdesk. To provide support advice and training for current and new practice staff in the use of IT software. To set up and maintain new users according to practice protocol, show them how to log on to the desktop and ensure they have access to required applications. To be first point of contact with helpdesks of the clinical and other system suppliers. To oversee the security and validation processes for the IT System, ensuring system access controls are in place for all new and existing staff including issue/maintenance of Smartcards and regular housekeeping is maintained, including the management of user profiles. Maintain the practice network and email system and online access by patients, liaising relevant organisations to achieve this. Report any significant events relating to the IT systems to the ITQA Team Leader or Practice Manager. Data Quality and maintenance of patient records To manage data quality issues, providing advice and guidance to all practice staff. Monitor the patient database including list size and demographics, to also manage registrations for new and temporary patients. Ensure templates are up to date and accurately entered within the appropriate time frames. Searches & Audits Routine Audits and recalls for patients that meet certain criteria such as Asthma, Cytology. immunisations Input data monthly on the CQRS portal Run contract searches and reports as required. Ensure data is consistently entered and run searches to find anomalies. Production of performance & Quality information To be aware of national, local and practice quality standards for chronic disease management and to produce data for QOF (Quality Outcomes Framework) by recalling patients from certain chronic disease registers. To collate monthly scripts (PPAS) to enable the practice to claim funds for personally administered items that have been purchased by the practice. Information Governance To ensure that medical records are held securely within the practice and data is held in line with NHS codes of Practice for records management, the RCGP Good Practice Guidelines for electronic records, GDPR, Caldicott Principals, and Freedom of Information Act. To ensure that any suspected or actual breach of IT security is reported to the Practice Manager and investigated as required. To agree action and/or change of policy/procedures as a result of findings with the Practice Manager and Information Governance Lead Ensure you have good knowledge & up to date training on Safeguarding. General As a member of the Practice team, the post holder should: Take on any other responsibilities deemed appropriate for the position of IT and Quality Administrator Work within practice guidelines and processes To take responsibility for own developmental learning and performance To participate in the practice appraisal scheme To undertake training as required including mandatory and statutory training.