Digital Clinical Safety Officer
The closing date is 14 May 2025
Job summary
This role is to develop and implement Clinical Risk Management activities that support the safe development and use of Digital Health Applications and IT Systems within the Trust.The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that all Digital Health Applications and IT System developed by the Trust conform to DCB 0129 - the Manufacture of Health Systems.They will also be responsible for ensuring that all Digital Health Applications and IT Systems procured/ developed by the Trust meet the requirements of DCB 0160 - the Deployment and Use of Health IT Systems across the organisation.The post-holder will be responsible for leading Clinical Governance within Digital Health including close liaison with the Patient Safety Team.The post holder will be involved in reporting, investigating, and resolving clinical safety incidents and making recommendations on the safety of Digital Health Applications and IT Systems.
This post is fixed term, however existing Trust employees are welcome to apply as a secondment providing they have agreement from their current line manager before they apply.
*Previous applicant need not apply*
Main duties of the job
Lead, promote and support the Application of Patient Safety Risk Management to: The deployment and use of Health IT Systems - DCB 0160;The Manufacture of Health IT Systems - DCB 0129 .Establish new coherent and comprehensive set of business processes to direct and control resources to optimally manager clinical safety throughout the lifecycle of software products within the Digital Health Applications Portfolio, from procurement (or development) through to decommissioning.Lead, direct, and embed the use of Digital Health Applications across the Trust to improve clinical safety, with patient safety being the overarching priority.Develop, maintain, and refine robust systems and processes for identifying and addressing patient safety risks associated with Digital Health Applications and IT Systems.Maintain and manage the Trust's CRMS, ensuring that any processes and procedures are adhered to, policies are updated, ratified, and cascaded to the appropriate stakeholders.Provide guidance, expert advice, and support with regards to Digital Health clinical risk management practice.Monitor compliance with the CRMS for Digital Health Applications and IT Systems through audits.Run Risk Identification workshops, to identify potential hazards associated with the deployment and use of Digital Health Applications and IT Systems.
About us
There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.
Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.
At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.
We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.
We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.
Details
Date posted
07 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year Per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
7 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Job share
Reference number
426-674-25CC-A
Job locations
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust
Gayton Road
King's Lynn
PE13 4ET
Employer details
Employer name
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT
Address
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust
Gayton Road
King's Lynn
PE13 4ET
Employer's website
https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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