SECamb

Datix/DCIQ Manager

The closing date is 15 September 2025

Job summary

The post-holder is responsible for planning and facilitating change and embedding improvement in all aspects of the system management of incidents and risk within the Trust.

They must ensure that whichever local risk management system is used within the Trust that this meets the needs of the organisation and is optimised for the Trusts systems and processes and integrates with new and existing systems being rolled out across the Trust and wider NHS.

In addition, they will be responsible for the development of the system, to ensure that the organisation obtains the maximum benefit from the system, which includes consideration & implementation of new upgrades and modules as they are developed - (Incident reporting, Risk Register, Complaints, Claims, PALS etc).

Main duties of the job

o Develop system implementation, improvement and development plans and ensure full stakeholder engagement ahead of and during all the implementation phases and post implementation ensuring that the system complies with the requirements of external agencies - NHSE/I, Health and Safety Executive, Medical Devices Agency and any other organisations.o Accountable for system administration ensuring the system is kept up to date, accurate and that robust contingency plans are in place to ensure business continuity in the event of system downtime. Working to Trust protocols notably by rigorously applying change control processes and reference data policies.o Ensure all external reporting that relies on information from the system both currently and in the future, i.e., NRLS, LFPSE etc, is available, timely and used effectively to promote learning.o Lead on DCIQ System Governance, including, but not limited to:o Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)o Equality Impact Assessment (EIA)o Quality Impact Assessment (QIA)o Data Flows and Mapso System Level Security Policies (SLSP)o General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)

About us

  • Option to join NHS pension scheme
  • A minimum 27 days' holiday each year, increasing after 5 years' service.
  • Personal and professional development and training opportunities.
  • Salary Sacrifice schemes for cars or push bikes.
  • Access to occupational health and counselling services.
  • Award winning wellbeing hub
  • Back up buddy App
  • Access to NHS discounts, offering NHS employees a range of money-saving deals.

Other than in exceptional circumstances, the starting salary for staff new to the NHS will be the bottom point of the band to which they have been appointed.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year Not applicable

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

278-DCIQM-0925-AS

Job locations

Nexus House

4 Gatwick road

CRAWLEY

RH10 9BG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Jo Turner, Deputy Chief Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Jo Turner, Deputy Chief Nurse

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant experience
  • Training in RLDatix DCIQ System

Desirable

  • Datix Certified Professional (DCP) or other equivalent LRMS Certification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good knowledge of RLDatix products and strategies
  • Demonstrates a knowledge of the new Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) and LFPSE (Learning from Patient Safety Events.

Desirable

  • PRINCE 2 or equivalent project management qualification

Skills

Essential

  • Experience and expertise in data analysis and presenting this in an accessible way.
  • Experience of handling highly sensitive information with discretion.

Desirable

  • Demonstrable project management experience.
  • Experience training staff from range of disciplines

Experience

Essential

  • Able to plan and organise a broad range of complex activities or programmes, some of which are ongoing, which require the formulation and adjustment of plans or strategies.
  • Experience of developing and implementing policies across a range of business areas.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant experience
  • Training in RLDatix DCIQ System

Desirable

  • Datix Certified Professional (DCP) or other equivalent LRMS Certification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good knowledge of RLDatix products and strategies
  • Demonstrates a knowledge of the new Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) and LFPSE (Learning from Patient Safety Events.

Desirable

  • PRINCE 2 or equivalent project management qualification

Skills

Essential

  • Experience and expertise in data analysis and presenting this in an accessible way.
  • Experience of handling highly sensitive information with discretion.

Desirable

  • Demonstrable project management experience.
  • Experience training staff from range of disciplines

Experience

Essential

  • Able to plan and organise a broad range of complex activities or programmes, some of which are ongoing, which require the formulation and adjustment of plans or strategies.
  • Experience of developing and implementing policies across a range of business areas.

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

SECamb

Address

Nexus House

4 Gatwick road

CRAWLEY

RH10 9BG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

SECamb

Address

Nexus House

4 Gatwick road

CRAWLEY

RH10 9BG


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Chief Nurse

Jo Turner

Joanne.turner@secamb.nhs.uk

07341049411

Details

Date posted

01 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year Not applicable

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

278-DCIQM-0925-AS

Job locations

Nexus House

4 Gatwick road

CRAWLEY

RH10 9BG


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