Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Clinical Safety Officer

The closing date is 03 May 2026

Job summary

We are delighted to provide an exciting opportunity for motivated Clinical Safety Officers to join our Digital Team, collaborating closely with the Digital Clinical Matron, on transformative digital projects.

We are actively seeking candidates with a passion for growth and a proven track record as a Clinical Safety Officer, ideally within the NHS. Experience in collaborating with Technology and Clinical Teams to ensure compliance with NHS Digital Information Standards DCB0129: Clinical Risk Management and DCB0160: Clinical Risk Management is highly desirable.

However, recognising that not all candidates may possess the full spectrum of required skills but are passionate about clinical safety, we see this role as an excellent development opportunity. If you are eager to take on this challenge but lack certain skills, we encourage you to apply. Our organisation is committed to ensuring that you have comprehensive training and support to undertake the role.

Upon successful appointment for candidates without the necessary training, we expect the candidate to complete the training (fully funded) within the first three months of appointment. This aligns with our commitment to fostering professional development within our team. The selected candidates will play a pivotal role in ensuring the secure implementation of organisational and programme changes for the Trust and its partner organisations.

Join us on this journey of growth and excellence in clinical safety.

Main duties of the job

Successful candidates will serve as Clinical Safety Professionals, supporting Technology and Clinical Teams with NHS Digital Information Standards DCB0129 and DCB0160 compliance. You'll help ensure safe delivery of organisational changes, provide governance guidance within the Clinical Safety Team, and contribute to digital transformation (EPR) and health records digitisation.

The role includes assisting the Chief Nursing Information Officer in enhancing patient information systems across clinical services. Commitment, effective communication, and ability to work independently under pressure are required; prior digital workspace experience is desirable but not essential. Full training will be provided. The successful candidates will be based at the Doncaster site, however you will be asked to work at any location within the Trust. Demands on the service may require changes in hours of work or base.

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Details

Date posted

17 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

272-7857231

Job locations

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK

Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK

Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • Formal clinical qualification, post graduate diploma or equivalent (RGN or equivalent)
  • Master's Degree or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience

Desirable

  • Accredited Clinician
  • Clinical Safety Officer qualification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Substantial NHS experience working at a senior level in a risk management related role
  • Knowledge of professional practice standards
  • Ability to problem solve and analyse individual projects in a complex organisation
  • Has experience in multi-agency liaison and collaborative & partnership working

Desirable

  • Project Management experience
  • Has experience in working in healthcare information technology field
  • Experience of undertaking complex investigations including root cause analysis

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

  • Highly Developed specialist knowledge of the National Clinical Risk agenda underpinned by theory and experience
  • Proven track record of managing change
  • Advanced negotiating skills within complex, challenging and at times antagonistic environments
  • Excellent Communication Skills and IT Skills
  • Excellent business analysis skills: able to produce metrics, analyse and interpret information and produce regular reports on status, trend analysis and service improvement
  • Demonstrates good leadership skills as well as the ability to be a good team member
  • Can motivate others to encourage collaborative working to improve service/performance where there may be resistance to change
Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • Formal clinical qualification, post graduate diploma or equivalent (RGN or equivalent)
  • Master's Degree or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience

Desirable

  • Accredited Clinician
  • Clinical Safety Officer qualification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Substantial NHS experience working at a senior level in a risk management related role
  • Knowledge of professional practice standards
  • Ability to problem solve and analyse individual projects in a complex organisation
  • Has experience in multi-agency liaison and collaborative & partnership working

Desirable

  • Project Management experience
  • Has experience in working in healthcare information technology field
  • Experience of undertaking complex investigations including root cause analysis

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

  • Highly Developed specialist knowledge of the National Clinical Risk agenda underpinned by theory and experience
  • Proven track record of managing change
  • Advanced negotiating skills within complex, challenging and at times antagonistic environments
  • Excellent Communication Skills and IT Skills
  • Excellent business analysis skills: able to produce metrics, analyse and interpret information and produce regular reports on status, trend analysis and service improvement
  • Demonstrates good leadership skills as well as the ability to be a good team member
  • Can motivate others to encourage collaborative working to improve service/performance where there may be resistance to change

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Employer's website

https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Employer's website

https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Digital Matron & Clinical Safety Officer (CSO)

Georgina Redfearne

georgina.redfearne@nhs.net

01302644445

Details

Date posted

17 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

272-7857231

Job locations

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


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