Divisional Governance Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Division A Governance team for an experienced leader to take on the role of Divisional Governance Manager.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
Specific to this role is the suitability for agile working which is a mixture of on-site and remote working. In addition, we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service., Equality remains at the centre of our policymaking, service delivery, and employment practice, giving all employees equal opportunity to develop, apply for promotions, and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.
UHS actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. We also closely monitor recruitment activity, training, development, and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.

Utilising your significant experience and expertise in governance and risk, you will lead on driving forward the governance agenda within the division, working in collaboration with the clinical teams to support them in delivering world class care to all of our patients. You will be highly motivated, able to work as an individual and as part of a team, passionate about improving patient care, and able to utilise complex and sensitive information from incidents, risks and complaints to drive change.

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Division A encompasses a vast number of diverse services including Critical Care, Ophthalmology, Surgery and Theatres and Anaesthetics. Sitting in the centre of this is the governance team who support these services to self-regulate the care and treatment provided. We are a small team of 6 who are eager to embrace the Trust values and deliver excellence in healthcare.
In addition to working within this large division we regularly interlink with the wider Trust and corporate functions and build relationships with staff at all levels and professions. Based out of Southampton General Hospital we work Monday to Friday, usually within core working hours, but with some flexibility to work from home.