Job summary
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is one of
the largest integrated care providers in England, serving a population of
around 600,000 people. We are a high performing organisation with a track
record of success.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic
individual who has a keen interest in patient safety to join the Trust's
Corporate Patient Safety Team. The role involves working with colleagues in all
specialties and disciplines to support patient safety across the whole organisation.
You will support the team's Lead
and Matron in delivering the Trust's Patient Safety Strategy.
The role would suit a person who
has an interest in patient safety, has a strong focus on team working and with
excellent communication skills.
Candidates will be required to provide a Powerpoint
presentation (maximum 10 minutes) on the below question:
How will you in the role of Patient Safety
Manager promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement?
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for promoting patient
safety across the organisation through liasing with clinical and non-clinical
staff, providing education and training, and supporting with the systematic
reviews of patient safety incidents.
Candidates will require excellent analytical and
IT/database management skills as well as the ability to work under pressure to
meet tight deadlines. He/she will be
able to work autonomously but also part of a small team.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for promoting patient
safety across the organisation through liasing with clinical and non-clinical
staff, providing education and training, and supporting with the systematic
reviews of patient safety incidents.
You will support the Trust to develop an effective patient
safety focus and culture through analysing themes and trends within incidents,
as well as supporting care areas to look at recommendations and safety actions
to improve the delivery of services to patients.
The post holder will advise on the application
of the national Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) to managing
risk and safety.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for promoting patient
safety across the organisation through liasing with clinical and non-clinical
staff, providing education and training, and supporting with the systematic
reviews of patient safety incidents.
You will support the Trust to develop an effective patient
safety focus and culture through analysing themes and trends within incidents,
as well as supporting care areas to look at recommendations and safety actions
to improve the delivery of services to patients.
The post holder will advise on the application
of the national Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) to managing
risk and safety.
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Excellent organisational and project management abilities
- Committed to the development of patient safety
- Ability to prioritise and work pro-actively
- High level of personal and professional credibility
- Diplomatic sensitive to the requirements and pressures of colleagues
- Ability to work with sensitivity/tact, including a commitment to confidentiality
- Capable of working on own initiative and able to meet deadlines
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the Health Service and current national initiatives, particularly in relation to Clinical Governance and patient safety
- Knowledge and skills relating to incident management systems
- Excellent communication, presentational, training and report writing skills
- Skills required to undertake evaluations and/or audit
- Skills in the analysis and interpretation of information
- Ability to influence/persuade/motivate others
- Knowledge of CQC lines of enquiry
- Advanced Microsoft Office training (specifically Word and Excel)
Desirable
- Knowledge of PSIRF
- PSIRF Syllabus Training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the NHS in a professional/managerial/specialist role
- Experience of advising and liaising with staff at all levels, preferably in the NHS and academic institutions
- Clear understanding of the issues prevailing around clinical governance
- Experience of project management or leading a change project
Desirable
- Experience of developing care pathways/clinical guidelines
- Evidence of successfully leading change management projects involving multi disciplinary team
- Experience in reviewing or managing patient safety incidents.
- Managing falls experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant 1st level degree
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Post graduate degree or working towards (Masters level)
- Teaching and Training qualification
- Completed an accredited Patient Safety training programme
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Excellent organisational and project management abilities
- Committed to the development of patient safety
- Ability to prioritise and work pro-actively
- High level of personal and professional credibility
- Diplomatic sensitive to the requirements and pressures of colleagues
- Ability to work with sensitivity/tact, including a commitment to confidentiality
- Capable of working on own initiative and able to meet deadlines
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the Health Service and current national initiatives, particularly in relation to Clinical Governance and patient safety
- Knowledge and skills relating to incident management systems
- Excellent communication, presentational, training and report writing skills
- Skills required to undertake evaluations and/or audit
- Skills in the analysis and interpretation of information
- Ability to influence/persuade/motivate others
- Knowledge of CQC lines of enquiry
- Advanced Microsoft Office training (specifically Word and Excel)
Desirable
- Knowledge of PSIRF
- PSIRF Syllabus Training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the NHS in a professional/managerial/specialist role
- Experience of advising and liaising with staff at all levels, preferably in the NHS and academic institutions
- Clear understanding of the issues prevailing around clinical governance
- Experience of project management or leading a change project
Desirable
- Experience of developing care pathways/clinical guidelines
- Evidence of successfully leading change management projects involving multi disciplinary team
- Experience in reviewing or managing patient safety incidents.
- Managing falls experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant 1st level degree
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Post graduate degree or working towards (Masters level)
- Teaching and Training qualification
- Completed an accredited Patient Safety training programme
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
