Job summary Is patient safety always at the forefront of your mind? We are seeking self-motivated, experienced, innovative and enthusiastic individuals to work within the Clinical Governance team in the role of Patient Safety Investigator. The ideal candidates must have a flexible, proactive attitude as they will work alongside clinical teams across organisational and professional boundaries to support the delivery of high-quality patient centred care. The role will involve investigating patient safety incidents (PSI's) and supporting other responses underpinned by PSIRF methodology. You should have experience and understanding in all aspects ofrecognised patient safety incident frameworks and tools encompassing principles of human factors, psychology, and investigation best practicewith demonstrable organisational skills. The Postholder(s) will be able to work autonomously and as part of a team with previous experience of working within a health care setting essential. For this role we are accepting applications for both full time and part time roles. We are open to discussions around flexibility for this position, please detail your preferences within your application. Main duties of the job The Patient Safety Investigator will play a crucial role in supporting, responding to and learning from patient safety incidents. Collaborating with clinical professionals, ensuring safety and quality for staff, patients, and other stakeholders throughout the Trust. The role will involve investigating patient safety incidents and supporting other responses, assisting in pinpointing areas for improvement, recommending actions to drive improvements, and implementing safety protocols. The role requires a blend of clinical knowledge, analytical skills, and a comprehension of patient safety standards to effectively mitigate patient risks. An ability to support and facilitate sensitive engagement with patients, families, staff and others affected by incidents is expected in this role. The Postholder(s) may be required to travel between sites to undertake visits to non-clinical and clinical areas to conduct observational / investigatory work which will occasionally require working during evenings and at weekends. There may also be a requirement to visit patients, families and carers at home. About us We provide mental health and learning disability care for children, young people and adults across Sussex and for children and young people in Hampshire. Working in Sussex & Hampshire: Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns. Enjoy a range of beautiful rural settings and bustling city locations. With easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow and excellent railway links across the UK there is plenty of opportunity for adventure. We are keen to ensure that our workforce reflects the community it serves, particularly in terms of ethnicity, gender, disability, LGBTQ and experience of mental illness. Date posted 26 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum / pro rata for part time Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 354-CO-21611 Job locations Portland House, Richmond Road Worthing BN11 1HS Job description Job responsibilities In order to be a successful Patient Safety Investigator in our team you will be: Registered with the NMC or HCPC via a core professional qualification Applications are welcomed from Nurses & Allied Health Professionals. Training or experience in investigation methodologies, risk assessment, and legal compliance relating to patient safety which provide essential knowledge for effective practice with an understanding of the current context of the patient safety strategy. Experience of dealing with extremely complicated, sometimes conflicting strands of information and potentially highly distressing, sensitive information or circumstances. Ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise own workload. The ability to concentrate on complex reports and data analysis, sometimes working under pressure to tight deadlines. Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details. Job description Job responsibilities In order to be a successful Patient Safety Investigator in our team you will be: Registered with the NMC or HCPC via a core professional qualification Applications are welcomed from Nurses & Allied Health Professionals. Training or experience in investigation methodologies, risk assessment, and legal compliance relating to patient safety which provide essential knowledge for effective practice with an understanding of the current context of the patient safety strategy. Experience of dealing with extremely complicated, sometimes conflicting strands of information and potentially highly distressing, sensitive information or circumstances. Ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise own workload. The ability to concentrate on complex reports and data analysis, sometimes working under pressure to tight deadlines. Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional Registration with a relevant body (Nursing, Social Work, Allied Health Professional) Additional specialist training in patient safety incident investigation, clinical risk management or relevant field (e.g. Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch Level 2/3 patient safety investigation training or equivalent). Knowledge / Experience Essential Training or experience in investigation methodologies, risk assessment, and legal compliance relating to patient safety which provide essential knowledge for effective practice. An understanding of the current context of the patient safety strategy. Experience of dealing with highly distressing, sensitive information or circumstances. Communication / Relationship Skills Essential High understanding of the systems of assurance and patient safety. Excellent verbal and written skills, enabling complex technical aspects of risk or health and safety to be communicated in a style that colleagues can comprehend and implement. Ability to deliver work within tight deadlines. Analytical & Judgement Skills Essential Proven analytical skills, with ability to interpret complex standards and assurance requirements, and identify the implications for Trust, and actions required. Planning & Organisational Skills Essential Proven ability to produce high-level reports for internal and external stakeholders. People Management / Leadership / Resources Essential Proven ability to give senior managers and director's advice and support in patient safety matters. Physical Skills Essential The post-holder will be expected to be able to travel to other sites across the Trust on a frequent basis and conduct regular site visits. Mental Effort Essential Ability to translate complex information and concepts to all levels of staff. Approach / Values Essential Demonstrate an understanding of the practices of Human Rights in the delivery of this role. Team working. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional Registration with a relevant body (Nursing, Social Work, Allied Health Professional) Additional specialist training in patient safety incident investigation, clinical risk management or relevant field (e.g. Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch Level 2/3 patient safety investigation training or equivalent). Knowledge / Experience Essential Training or experience in investigation methodologies, risk assessment, and legal compliance relating to patient safety which provide essential knowledge for effective practice. An understanding of the current context of the patient safety strategy. Experience of dealing with highly distressing, sensitive information or circumstances. Communication / Relationship Skills Essential High understanding of the systems of assurance and patient safety. Excellent verbal and written skills, enabling complex technical aspects of risk or health and safety to be communicated in a style that colleagues can comprehend and implement. Ability to deliver work within tight deadlines. Analytical & Judgement Skills Essential Proven analytical skills, with ability to interpret complex standards and assurance requirements, and identify the implications for Trust, and actions required. Planning & Organisational Skills Essential Proven ability to produce high-level reports for internal and external stakeholders. People Management / Leadership / Resources Essential Proven ability to give senior managers and director's advice and support in patient safety matters. Physical Skills Essential The post-holder will be expected to be able to travel to other sites across the Trust on a frequent basis and conduct regular site visits. Mental Effort Essential Ability to translate complex information and concepts to all levels of staff. Approach / Values Essential Demonstrate an understanding of the practices of Human Rights in the delivery of this role. Team working. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). 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 Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Portland House, Richmond Road Worthing BN11 1HS Employer's website https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)