Job summary
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust are currently undergoing some exciting
changes in patient safety. This includes the development of a new Quality
Governance and Assurance Unit and implementation of new ways of working in
accordance with NHSE Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF).
The Patient Safety Team are looking for a dedicated, passionate,
hardworking and friendly individual for a new role within this fast developing
service. You will be joining a supportive and friendly team who pride
themselves on attaining high standards at all times. You will have the
opportunity to develop your skills and career aspirations. You will need to be
adaptable and work well in a changing environment. You will be someone who
demonstrates exemplary standards at all times and acts as a role model for:
Trust Values (Ambitious, Caring, Together)
The Behavioural Framework
Professional Standards set out in the professional Code (NMC).
You will have the ability to build strong
relationships with colleagues at all levels and Trust wide. There is an
expectation to continue to work within a clinical environment and in order to
maintain clinical skills
Main duties of the job
The purpose of this role is to
strengthen the nursing contribution to enable the required developments that
will take this service and the Trust to the next level, supporting the Trust
journey to Good. This will be achieved through a commitment to delivery best
practice and to achieve the highest care standards, striving for excellence at
all times.
You will:
Support senior colleagues in new ways of
working in accordance with PSIRF and will have an opportunity to work closely
with divisional colleagues on the practical application of methodologies,
supporting them with a compassionate leadership approach.
Ensure that continuous learning from patient
safety events is championed and a
Quality Improvement approach becomes the norm.
Be responsible for reviewing patient safety
incidents and ensuring appropriate escalations are applied, supporting process
for the Incident Review Panel.
Contribute practically to support the
production of material for learning from incidents, complaints and claims (ie.
Patient Safety Bulletins and 5 in 5 Learning).
Deliver on the team educational programme on
key safety and governance topics.
Contribute to key governance and assurance
related activities which include following process for monitoring of standards,
facilitating the production of information that provides assurance (CQC, Execs,
Trust Board). This includes the team Audit programme.
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is a combined acute and community Trust serving a population of over 260,000 with over 4,500 staff. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham. We are working successfully with partners across South Yorkshire as part of the Integrated Care Board where we are leading and collaborating in several key work streams and service areas, including workforce development. We combine our patient first approach with innovation and care against a backdrop of system working, as encapsulated in our Trust values
AMBITIOUS - We set high standards for the services we deliver. We aim to be an outstanding Trust and we are enthusiastic about delivering excellent health care for our patients.
CARING - We embrace the importance of giving the highest possible quality of care for our patients. We also care for each other as colleagues and for the community, our resources, our environment and our future.
TOGETHER - We value the importance of working together with patients, carers and families to ensure that we provide high quality patient centred care. We are committed to working with partners and stakeholders across Rotherham, South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw to develop sustainable services for the population we serve. Getting the right leaders in the Trust is critical to achieving.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, for both our patients and our workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the Job description and person specification
for full details about the role and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the Job description and person specification
for full details about the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Presenting complex information to large groups
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and experience that can translate into the field of patient safety and governance acquired through training and / or experience. A willingness to work towards increasing knowledge.
- Excellent I.T. skills including developing and maintaining data bases and reporting systems
- Knowledge of local and national policies, practices and procedures e.g. Trust policies, NHS national policies - Patient Safety Strategy, Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF), local and national standards.
- Demonstrates knowledge, skills and attitude consistent with maintaining high standards and Quality care at all times
Desirable
- Knowledge of systems and process for patient safety including policy management, clinical effectiveness and audit cycle, Quality Improvement and management of National Patient Safety Alerts and Filed Safety Notices
Physical and Practical
Essential
- Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and
- documentation.
- Advanced keyboard skills.
- Maintaining clinical equipment.
- Able and willing to maintain clinical and practical skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised nursing qualification with current level one NMC registration
- Degree level or evidence of working towards or relevant experience of working at this level
- Evidence of continuous professional development - learning beyond registration
- Evidence of post registration experience in an acute environment
- Substantial post registration experience
Professional Registration/PIN
Essential
- Please enter your NMC PIN number
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Presenting complex information to large groups
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and experience that can translate into the field of patient safety and governance acquired through training and / or experience. A willingness to work towards increasing knowledge.
- Excellent I.T. skills including developing and maintaining data bases and reporting systems
- Knowledge of local and national policies, practices and procedures e.g. Trust policies, NHS national policies - Patient Safety Strategy, Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF), local and national standards.
- Demonstrates knowledge, skills and attitude consistent with maintaining high standards and Quality care at all times
Desirable
- Knowledge of systems and process for patient safety including policy management, clinical effectiveness and audit cycle, Quality Improvement and management of National Patient Safety Alerts and Filed Safety Notices
Physical and Practical
Essential
- Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and
- documentation.
- Advanced keyboard skills.
- Maintaining clinical equipment.
- Able and willing to maintain clinical and practical skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised nursing qualification with current level one NMC registration
- Degree level or evidence of working towards or relevant experience of working at this level
- Evidence of continuous professional development - learning beyond registration
- Evidence of post registration experience in an acute environment
- Substantial post registration experience
Professional Registration/PIN
Essential
- Please enter your NMC PIN number
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
