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Fixed Term or Secondment Opportunity* until June 2027 to cover substantive post holders maternity leave.
*Secondment Opportunity – Existing permanent employees must first discuss this opportunity with their substantive line manager and complete the secondment request form prior to interview. The secondment request form and the associated secondment policy can be found on the HR/Recruitment intranet pages and must be completed and signed by the substantive line manager. The Candidate should then take it with them to interview as confirmation that an agreement has been granted.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Clinical Governance Department in NHS Forth Valley. The post plays a key and integral role in providing responsibility for clinical governance and reviewing adverse events within NHS Forth Valley and Health and Social Care Partnerships to ensure that patients receive the highest quality of care and that learning from incidents is shared. A specific focus on Duty of Candour (DoC), Significant Adverse Event Reviews (SAER’s), reports and shared learning will be key aspects of the role. This involves working closely with the Senior Managers, Clinical and Non-Clinical staff in NHS Forth Valley and Health and Social Care Partnerships, as well as liaising with patients and carers across Forth Valley. The aim is to continuously improve systems, structures and processes of care delivery in accordance with national and local priorities.
The post will provide support relating to clinical governance and facilitate and provide practical assistance, guidance and advice to all staff within NHS Forth Valley and Health and Social Care Partnerships in determining and undertaking activities associated with clinical governance, quality, adverse events, SAER’s, DoC and service development.
The post will identify, plan, prioritise and support in the development and progress of the clinical governance framework and toolkit and support the Head of Clinical Governance in ensuring clinical governance and patient safety is a priority across NHS Forth Valley.
The post holder must be an effective communicator and have a minimum of a degree in nursing or equivalent qualification.
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk
For further information or to discuss any aspect of the above post please contact David Watson. Chief Nurse on 01324 567460.
As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
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Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. NHS Forth Valley may be able to offer sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. If you are currently working in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, transitional arrangements may apply. Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks. For further information on visa requirements and sponsorship eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance.
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NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.