Principal Clinical Lead, Safety Intelligence

Principal Clinical Lead, Safety Intelligence

Clinical Excellence Commission

Where you'll be working

The Clinical Excellence Commission (CEC) is committed to providing leadership in safety and quality to improve health care for patients in NSW.  The primary focus of the CEC is to promote and support improved clinical care, safety and quality across the NSW public health system, and to meet functions specified by the Minister for Health. The CEC Strategic Plan places priority on delivering high performing reliable systems and ensuring safety and quality in the provision of healthcare for ‘every patient, every time’ is consistent across NSW Health.  

What you'll be doing

The Principal Clinical Lead, Safety Intelligence is responsible for the leadership, direction and management of the CECs reporting and analytics functions relating to patient safety and for the oversight of the CECs ims+ program of work. A specialist in improvement systems review and redesign, the Principal Clinical Lead, Safety Intelligence will provide expert strategic advice and will be pivotal for whole of system transformation, informed by data analytics and systems improvement methodology. 

This position will lead the CEC data improvement and analytics strategy and will ensure effective governance of patient safety data in relation to the ims+ and other relevant safety data systems. The position will also be responsible for any temporary and permanent staff allocated to the Safety Intelligence Unit.

What are we looking for? 

• Enthusiastic team members with a 'can-do' attitude
• A leader with a clear understanding of applying data to patient safety
• Innovative strategic and system thinkers who strive for excellence

What can we offer you? 

• Career Development
• A culture focused on core values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment
• One Allocated Day Off (ADO) in each 28 day roster cycle

Employment Type:   Full Time  – Permanent
Position Classification:   Health Manager Level 5
Remuneration:   $161,042 - $180,143 per annum, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week:   40
Requisition ID:   REQ481353

Location:   1 Reserve Road, St Leonards

How to apply - your application to be considered must include both:

• An up-to-date resume of no more than five (5) pages which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role.
• A cover letter and completed online questionnaire addressing each of the below selection criteria.
• 2x referees will need to be supplied prior to an offer being made.

Application must be lodged electronically.  Please go to https://jobs.health.nsw.gov.au/ and search Job Reference Number REQ481353 to submit your application.

Selection Criteria 

1. Relevant tertiary qualifications or extensive relevant equivalent experience in a large complex organisation (or a combination of study and work experience) with a proven track record of effective clinical leadership and change management.
2. Demonstrated understanding of complex healthcare service provision with proven skills in the use and application of clinical data to analyse issues, problem solve, formulate new approaches, implement comprehensive change programs and develop improvement strategies.
3. Superior conceptual and analytics skills including experience in critical analysis and interpretation of improvement data and in preparing and presenting analysis and reports rapidly and accurately for a range of audiences.
4. Demonstrated knowledge of best practice models of care and an ability to achieve quality, efficiency and effectiveness outcomes within complex health care environments.
5. Previous extensive experience in the development, introduction, review and evaluation of new systems within a healthcare environment.
6. Demonstrated conceptual and innovative problem-solving skills for managing conflicting priorities and developing, implementing and monitoring recommendations and advice on, strategies and solutions across complex areas.
7. Excellent interpersonal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to consult, influence and negotiate effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and superior written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to produce comprehensive reports.
8. Demonstrated leadership skills including experience developing a high performing team, establishing mentoring and ensuring achievement of clear performance objectives, coaching and advising staff, and fostering a collegial, high-performing professional work environment.

Need more information?

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For role related queries or questions contact Steve Bowden on Steven.Bowden@health.nsw.gov.au

Please note: This position is a Permanent position and requires full working rights in Australia for the duration of the assignment. If you currently hold a temporary visa that allows you to live and work in Australia you may be offered employment in line with the conditions of your visa.

Our Commitment to Diversity 

NSW Health values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQ+, those with special needs and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For more information, visit our Aboriginal Workforce Page or contact our Access and Inclusion Team.

Aboriginal Workforce contact email: HSNSW-AboriginalCareers@health.nsw.gov.au

Access and Inclusion Team contact email: HSNSW-DisabilityEmployment@health.nsw.gov.au

Things to consider when submitting application:  

To be eligible for employment in the role you must be one of the following.  You can only be offered employment in this role for the duration that your current visa allows you to work in Australia, and you can only be offered ongoing employment if you have a permanent visa that allows you to work in Australia: 

• an Australian Citizen, or
• a permanent resident of Australia, or
• a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or
• a citizen of another country with an appropriate visa that allows you to work in Australia 

COVID-19 Vaccination Compliancy

All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). Additionally, Category A workers are required to receive a booster dose three months after completing the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.  New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (IM011 immunisation medical exemption form) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.

Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.

To learn more about working at the NSW Health, please visit our career portal.

Applications Close: Sunday 5 May 2024 (11:59PM)