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 of recognised patient safety incident frameworks and tools encompassing principles of human factors, psychology, and investigation best practice with 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.
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.
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.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Liz Chamberlain
Job title: Clinical Governance Business Manager
Email address: liz.chamberlain2@nhs.net
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