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Patient Safety Partner (Voluntary)

The closing date is 12 February 2026

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Job summary

We are currently looking to employ two new Patient Safety Partners within the charity, working from home but with an expectation to attend meetings at Hospital sites on occasions. One role is for our northern region which covers 11 sites ranging from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh; the other for our London/Central region. Continue your journey with us whilst we'll support you to be your best.

Main duties of the job

Roles Responsibilities:

  • Ensure your perspective on patient safety is heard and has real impact for future patients.
  • Influence hospital-based Quality and Safety Committees as requested by the Quality Lead for Patient Safety and Clinical Effectiveness via the Patient Safety Improvement Network.
  • Participate in hospital Patient Experience Forums, meeting other patients and staff who have an interest and commitment to patient safety.
  • Review local responses to patient safety complaints or incidents as requested by the Site Senior Leadership Teams via the Patient Safety Improvement Network.
  • Work alongside healthcare professionals, decision-makers and experts at hospital level to support projects that match your interests, skills and availability as requested by site Senior Leadership Teams via the Patient Safety Improvement Forum.
  • Learn new skills and connect with people passionate about patient safety.
  • Help shape the future of healthcare in Nuffield Health.

About us

If you would like an informal chat about this role, please email julie.watkinson@nuffieldhealth.com, Quality Lead for Patient Safety and Clinical Effectiveness.

Details

Date posted

15 January 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

JR0092807

Job locations

Epsom Gateway, 2 Ashley Avenue, Epsom, KT18 5AL

Epsom

KT18 5AL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Patient Safety Partner (Voluntary) Epsom | Remote Working | Bank Contract | Part-Time

Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability.

We are currently looking to employ two new Patient Safety Partners within the charity, working from home but with an expectation to attend meetings at Hospital sites on occasions. One role is for our northern region which covers 11 sites ranging from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh; the other for our London/Central region. Continue your journey with us whilst we'll support you to be your best.

Patient Safety Partners (PSPs) bring vital perspectives, challenge and insight to the work of Nuffield Health. As one of our Patient Safety Partners your lived experience as a patient, service user, carer or advocate will directly influence how we design and deliver better healthcare services.

As a PSP, you'll be supported by both our current PSP and the Quality Lead for Patient Safety and Clinical Effectiveness who will provide mentorship, training and opportunities to collaborate with other PSPs and site staff.

Role Responsibilities:

  • Ensure your perspective on patient safety is heard and has real impact for future patients.
  • Influence hospital-based Quality and Safety Committees as requested by the Quality Lead for Patient Safety and Clinical Effectiveness via the Patient Safety Improvement Network.
  • Participate in hospital Patient Experience Forums, meeting other patients and staff who have an interest and commitment to patient safety.
  • Review local responses to patient safety complaints or incidents as requested by the Site Senior Leadership Teams via the Patient Safety Improvement Network.
  • Work alongside healthcare professionals, decision-makers and experts at hospital level to support projects that match your interests, skills and availability as requested by site Senior Leadership Teams via the Patient Safety Improvement Forum.
  • Learn new skills and connect with people passionate about patient safety.
  • Help shape the future of healthcare in Nuffield Health.
    • If you would like an informal chat about this role, please email julie.watkinson@nuffieldhealth.com, Quality Lead for Patient Safety and Clinical Effectiveness.

    If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role.

    Apply today... It starts with you.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Patient Safety Partner (Voluntary) Epsom | Remote Working | Bank Contract | Part-Time

    Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability.

    We are currently looking to employ two new Patient Safety Partners within the charity, working from home but with an expectation to attend meetings at Hospital sites on occasions. One role is for our northern region which covers 11 sites ranging from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh; the other for our London/Central region. Continue your journey with us whilst we'll support you to be your best.

    Patient Safety Partners (PSPs) bring vital perspectives, challenge and insight to the work of Nuffield Health. As one of our Patient Safety Partners your lived experience as a patient, service user, carer or advocate will directly influence how we design and deliver better healthcare services.

    As a PSP, you'll be supported by both our current PSP and the Quality Lead for Patient Safety and Clinical Effectiveness who will provide mentorship, training and opportunities to collaborate with other PSPs and site staff.

    Role Responsibilities:

  • Ensure your perspective on patient safety is heard and has real impact for future patients.
  • Influence hospital-based Quality and Safety Committees as requested by the Quality Lead for Patient Safety and Clinical Effectiveness via the Patient Safety Improvement Network.
  • Participate in hospital Patient Experience Forums, meeting other patients and staff who have an interest and commitment to patient safety.
  • Review local responses to patient safety complaints or incidents as requested by the Site Senior Leadership Teams via the Patient Safety Improvement Network.
  • Work alongside healthcare professionals, decision-makers and experts at hospital level to support projects that match your interests, skills and availability as requested by site Senior Leadership Teams via the Patient Safety Improvement Forum.
  • Learn new skills and connect with people passionate about patient safety.
  • Help shape the future of healthcare in Nuffield Health.
    • If you would like an informal chat about this role, please email julie.watkinson@nuffieldhealth.com, Quality Lead for Patient Safety and Clinical Effectiveness.

    If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role.

    Apply today... It starts with you.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • None required

    Experience

    Essential

    • None required
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • None required

    Experience

    Essential

    • None required

    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.

    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.

    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

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    Epsom Gateway, 2 Ashley Avenue, Epsom, KT18 5AL

    Epsom

    KT18 5AL


    Employer's website

    https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    Epsom Gateway, 2 Ashley Avenue, Epsom, KT18 5AL

    Epsom

    KT18 5AL


    Employer's website

    https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Talent Acquisition

    People Services

    peopleservices@nuffieldhealth.com

    03001235080

    Details

    Date posted

    15 January 2026

    Pay scheme

    Hospital medical and dental staff

    Grade

    Doctor - other

    Salary

    Depending on experience

    Contract

    Bank

    Working pattern

    Part-time

    Reference number

    JR0092807

    Job locations

    Epsom Gateway, 2 Ashley Avenue, Epsom, KT18 5AL

    Epsom

    KT18 5AL


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