Job summary Support the Trust to implement and deliver the requirements set out in NHS England's Patient Safety Incident Response Framework(PSIRF) and collaborate with relevant services to facilitate and embed learning from patient safety incidents.Support annual review of the Trust's Patient Safety Incident Response Plan (PSIRP), in line with the requirements of PSIRF, providedetailed analysis and triangulation of patient safety data from a range of IT systems (including, Datix, SMART reports, Learning From PatientSafety Events (LFPSE), StEIS) for ongoing quality improvement projects that directly affect patient outcomes.The Head of Patient Safety will support the strategic direction and agenda for Patient Safety in conjunction with the Associate Director ofNursing for Safety & Risk, leading on Patient Safety programmes to reduce avoidable harm in line with the Trust Quality strategy.To work with the Associate Director of Nursing for Safety & Risk to implement the national patient safety strategy. Main duties of the job Head of Patient Safety will have a central role within the Patient Safety Team holding a portfolio of responsibility for patient safety and tissueviability.Head of Patient Safety will provide support for strategic direction for the Trusts' patient safety agenda, providing expert advice and guidancethroughout the Trust. The post holder will lead and deliver on a range of patient safety & quality projects and contributing to the wider Trust QualityStrategy and compliance with the Care Quality Commissions standards.In discussion with the Associate Director of Nursing for Safety & Risk, lead the development and implementation of focused safety improvementprogrammes in order to demonstrably improve patient outcomes including the implementation of PSIRF.Work with Trust staff and provide tailored improvement support for them in order to achieve demonstrable improvements in patient outcomes byreducing adverse incidents including specified measures to improve patient safety.Initiating high priority national patient safety and quality initiatives such as those produced by national organisations. The post holder will be an influential senior healthcare leader working within the corporate team and a key stakeholder within Patient Safety. About us Diversity makes us interesting Inclusion is what will make us outstanding. Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview. If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342. Our primary method of communication will be via email. 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Date posted 11 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year band 8A Contract Secondment Working pattern Full-time Reference number 193-6995407CORB8a Job locations Royal Berkshire Hospital Craven Road Reading RG1 5AN Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be an influential senior healthcare leader working within the corporate team and a key stakeholder within Patient Safety.Support the Trust to implement and deliver the requirements set out in NHS England's Patient Safety Incident Response Framework(PSIRF) and collaborate with relevant services to facilitate and embed learning from patient safety incidents.Support annual review of the Trust's Patient Safety Incident Response Plan (PSIRP), in line with the requirements of PSIRF, providedetailed analysis and triangulation of patient safety data from a range of IT systems (including, Datix, SMART reports, Learning From PatientSafety Events (LFPSE), StEIS) for ongoing quality improvement projects that directly affect patient outcomes.The Head of Patient Safety will support the strategic direction and agenda for Patient Safety in conjunction with the Associate Director ofNursing for Safety & Risk, leading on Patient Safety programmes to reduce avoidable harm in line with the Trust Quality strategy.To work with the Associate Director of Nursing for Safety & Risk to implement the national patient safety strategy. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be an influential senior healthcare leader working within the corporate team and a key stakeholder within Patient Safety.Support the Trust to implement and deliver the requirements set out in NHS England's Patient Safety Incident Response Framework(PSIRF) and collaborate with relevant services to facilitate and embed learning from patient safety incidents.Support annual review of the Trust's Patient Safety Incident Response Plan (PSIRP), in line with the requirements of PSIRF, providedetailed analysis and triangulation of patient safety data from a range of IT systems (including, Datix, SMART reports, Learning From PatientSafety Events (LFPSE), StEIS) for ongoing quality improvement projects that directly affect patient outcomes.The Head of Patient Safety will support the strategic direction and agenda for Patient Safety in conjunction with the Associate Director ofNursing for Safety & Risk, leading on Patient Safety programmes to reduce avoidable harm in line with the Trust Quality strategy.To work with the Associate Director of Nursing for Safety & Risk to implement the national patient safety strategy. Person Specification Patient safety experience Essential experience Investigation of incidence Desirable human factors experience experience Patient safety training Essential HSSIB training, Patient safety Level 1 & 2, Desirable Human Factors training Investigation Training Essential Investigation training experience Desirable experience Person Specification Patient safety experience Essential experience Investigation of incidence Desirable human factors experience experience Patient safety training Essential HSSIB training, Patient safety Level 1 & 2, Desirable Human Factors training Investigation Training Essential Investigation training experience Desirable experience 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. Employer details Employer name Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Berkshire Hospital Craven Road Reading RG1 5AN Employer's website https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)