Job summary
Are you passionate about the NHS? Are you someone who would like to develop skills in quality improvement, patient safety and clinical governance? If yes, then the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust has an exciting opportunity.
We are looking for a forward thinking Patient Safety Lead to work across the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust. You will work alongside the NCA Head of Mortality to help deliver the national Learning from Deaths agenda and support with the integration of the newly established Medical Examiners service.
Main duties of the job
- Development of robust Morbidity and Mortality Governance Structure
- Case management of Structured Judgement Revie
- Integration of Medical Examiners Service
This is a development opportunity and candidates who can demonstrate an interest in patient safety, a strong work ethic and commitment to a career within the NHS will be considered without prior experience in quality improvement, patient safety and clinical governance.
We would also be interested to hear from applicants with paralegal experience in the healthcare sector who are committed to a career in the NHS.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance (NCA) is one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. Launched in April 2017, the NCA serves over one million people across Greater Manchester and employs over 19,000 healthcare professionals across Bury, Rochdale, Salford and Oldham. The sheer size, scale and potential of our combined service is huge. At the NCA, we can offer groupwide, flexible multi-site opportunities, as part of our connected, integrated and engaged team. We believe in saving and improving lives and are passionate about driving forward significant improvements to the provision of safe, high-quality integrated health and social care to our local community. If you share our vision, take your place with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE's or equivalent including English and Maths at Grade C or above.
Desirable
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- Awareness of National Guidance on Learning from Deaths
- Awareness of National Medical Examiner's Good Practice Guidelines
Desirable
- Knowledge of project management methodologies.
- Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies.
- Strong IT skills including competence in Microsoft Office.
- Strong critical thinking, stakeholder management and time management skills.
- Good inter-personal skills and a collaborative working style.
- Passion for patient safety and a commitment to improving patient experience.
Work Experience
Essential
- Administrative experience
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE's or equivalent including English and Maths at Grade C or above.
Desirable
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- Awareness of National Guidance on Learning from Deaths
- Awareness of National Medical Examiner's Good Practice Guidelines
Desirable
- Knowledge of project management methodologies.
- Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies.
- Strong IT skills including competence in Microsoft Office.
- Strong critical thinking, stakeholder management and time management skills.
- Good inter-personal skills and a collaborative working style.
- Passion for patient safety and a commitment to improving patient experience.
Work Experience
Essential
- Administrative experience
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).
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).