Band 8a Deputy Head of Patient Safety and Risk

Job summary

The Deputy Head of patient safety and risk is responsible for project managing several workstreams within the patient safety portfolio, working collaboratively with other programme managers and Governance teams, to deliver a variety of service improvement projects.

Led by the Head of Patient safety and risk, the Deputy Head of patient safety and risk, is an effective ambassador for the trust, be credible and knowledgeable with the confidence and interpersonal skills to work with clinical, managerial and support staff at all levels across the organisation. The post holder has expertise in programme and project management processes, improvement methodology and have a proactive 'can do' approach, be highly motivated and confident in managing challenging and changing workloads. The post holder has excellent written and verbal communication skills and brings a strong customer service approach to their role.

The post holder is responsible for the day-to-day management of Patient Safety Events and the overview of all trust safety events. They lead a team to ensure that clinical and non-clinical staff have appropriate access and training. The post holder has a strong working knowledge and experience of implementing and managing risk and safety and will provide advice and support on clinical risk issues.

The post holder will work closely with the quality governance, operational and corporate management teams and staff at all levels in the organisation

Main duties of the job

Patient Safety Event Management Responsibility for Patients Administrative Management Reporting Responsibility for financial and physical resources Responsibility for leading and managing Responsibility for information resources

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the topFor more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk