Purpose of the role Reviewers are required to carry out reviews into the deaths of people with a learning disability as part of the Learning Disabilities Mortality Review (LeDeR) Programme, for deaths occurring in Somerset. Reviewers are responsible for undertaking robust and high-quality reviews of the deaths of people with learning disabilities. This post is hosted by Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group to work as part of the Patient Safety Team within the Quality, Safety and Engagement Directorate. The post holder will undertake reviews working as part of a wider team and will be expected to support routine care reviews of individuals receiving Funded Nursing Care (FNC) and Continuing Healthcare (CHC) funded care Key responsibilities of the role Conduct an initial review of each death based on a discussion with those who knew the deceased person well including families and through reviewing relevant sets of case notes Draw learning and recommendations from reviews for the improvement of the care of people with learning disabilities Provide accurate and timely feedback relating to the progress of reviews or any concerns to the team To encourage a culture that values openness, honesty, rigour and challenge Operational requirements Undertake appropriate training to become a LeDeR reviewer Receive information about a person who has died for whom a review is required from the local area contact To update core data collected at notification of the death Carry out LeDeR reviews which are comprehensive and completed in an accurate and timely manner Maintain communication with the team as appropriate during the course of the review to update on progress and highlight any problems Write an accurate and concise report and submit completed using the on line LeDeR web based platform and methodology To contact family members of people with learning disabilities in a sensitive and compassionate manner and involve them in the review as appropriate Implement best practice, including protecting confidentiality of patient and family information according to Information Governance guidelines and systems Implement policies and procedures, ensuring the adoption of best practice methodology, standards and thresholds Manage own workload to ensure reviews are completed within agreed timeframes related to appropriate reimbursement To demonstrate agility through adapting to the needs of the organisation by working flexibly in response to changing organisational requirements and priorities Undertake relevant preparation to support routine CHC and FNC reviews as capacity allows Improving Quality and Outcomes Working within the agreed processes for review completion and submission, and quality assurance of reviews by the team To work collaboratively across the county to deliver the LeDeR review process raising awareness of the programme and its aims To encourage a culture that values openness, honesty, rigour and challenge. Committed to reducing premature mortality of people with learning disabilities and their families. Committed to improving service provision for people with learning disabilities and their families Committed to encouraging improvement through reflection and review of practice-related care To ensure that patient experience and safety is a central theme to all we do and an integral part of the decision-making process Take appropriate responsibility to ensure that your objectives are aligned with local and national LeDeR team and organisational objectives Promoting equality and reducing inequalities To uphold organisational policies and principles on the promotion of equality To create an inclusive working environment where diversity is valued, everyone can contribute, and everyday action ensures we meet our duty to uphold and promote equality Freedom to act The post holder will be required to act independently taking responsibility for individual reviews, often working alone using their own initiative within the LeDeR terms of reference Working conditions / effort The post holder will have to deal with sensitive, complex and in some cases distressing situations in relation to the nature of serious incidents, safeguarding and learning from deaths The post holder may be required to work unsociable hours to achieve deadlines in some cases Frequent use of VDUs. The post holder will require good communication and relationship skills because you may encounter hostility when dealing with distressed patients and families. Values We are a professional organisation, acting with honesty and integrity and delivering to the highest standards and performance. Uphold Somerset CCG values of: Quality Improvement, Integrated Working, Personal Integrity, Compassion and Self Awareness. Our staff always treat customers and each other with respect and dignity NHS Core values: Respect and dignity Commitment to quality of care Compassion Improving lives Working together for patients Everyone counts