Job Description

A quality safety nursing post has become available to support the Haematology Directorate to ensure effective, efficient clinical governance, particularly in respect of clinical risk management and patient safety incidents. The focus; to ensure the highest standards of patient care and safety are delivered. This will involve leading initiatives implementing strategies and overseeing processes related to patient safety, quality improvement and regulatory compliance.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Promoting clinical incident reporting and ensuring that all Patient Safety Incident reports are accurately recorded, investigated and actioned in line with UHB Policy and corrective action undertaken.
Clinical risk management, patient safety and experience.
Development and implementation of strategies and systems for the continual improvement of services
Provide support, advice and guidance to support risk reduction
Provide Root Cause Analysis (RCA) training
Co co-ordinate the timely review and audit of compliance
Be a resource to other health professionals within the Critical Care Directorate undertaking care/patient management audits.
Develop strong working relationships to provide a robust, effective patient centred focus for the work of the Clinical Board
Collaborative working arrangements with key stakeholders
Actively support the Haematology Directorate Management Team with the Serious Incident reporting process
Assist the Directorate Management Team and other members of the senior team with the implementation of the Putting Things Right regulations.
Case Manager for identified Clinical Board inquests
Knowledge of appropriate legislation relating to Clinical Governance, patient safety and quality
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Details
Date posted
18 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
48,527 to 55,532 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
001-NMR169-0825
Job locations
University Hospital Wales
University Hospital of Wales
Cardiff
CF14 4XW
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac
Please refer to the and Personal Specification for detailed information regarding the main role and responsibilities of the post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Educated to MSc level in a relevant healthcare associated subject or evidence of equivalent experience
• Evidence of continued professional development and clinical background
• Relevant professional qualification with current registration

• Three years health-care experience at a senior level
• Experience in the preparation and implementation of Policies and Procedures Managing change
• Multi professional team working

• Demonstrate a practical, problem-solving approach to risk management / clinical governance
• Experience of Project management and partnership working
• Previous experience of risk management / clinical governance / patient safety and quality

• Ability to produce high quality documentation, attention to detail and meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in written work, at all levels of staff and with the general public
• Capacity to think strategically and produce new approaches and views to problems
• Incident investigation and investigation report writing skills / computer skills
• Ability to work individually and as a member of a team

• Project management skills.

• Educated to MSc level in a relevant healthcare associated subject or evidence of equivalent experience
• Evidence of continued professional development and clinical background
• Relevant professional qualification with current registration

• Three years health-care experience at a senior level
• Experience in the preparation and implementation of Policies and Procedures Managing change
• Multi professional team working

• Demonstrate a practical, problem-solving approach to risk management / clinical governance
• Experience of Project management and partnership working
• Previous experience of risk management / clinical governance / patient safety and quality

• Ability to produce high quality documentation, attention to detail and meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in written work, at all levels of staff and with the general public
• Capacity to think strategically and produce new approaches and views to problems
• Incident investigation and investigation report writing skills / computer skills
• Ability to work individually and as a member of a team

• Project management skills.