The Patient Safety Incident Response Lead has a unique and varied role. The post holder will take the lead in investigating and reviewing safety events on behalf of the Trust and will support patients, families, and colleagues through the processes of investigations. The post holder will also be responsible for coordinating thematic reviews and learning from safety events. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring all documentation/report is appropriately completed by colleagues. The post holder will also be a lead for facilitating After Action Reviews. The post holder will be highly skilled in the development of patient safety investigation reports and will be a key driver of Trust-wide safety initiatives.
Main duties of the job
1. Deliver Quality, Safety, and Assurance standards and lead on aspects of HDFT's Quality Commitment.
2. Work in an effective matrix style as part of a dynamic team in delivering effective quality and safety initiatives and assurance systems in the Trust.
3. Support the delivery of the quality objectives in the Trust's Strategy.
4. Deputise for the Head of Quality & Legal on Quality and Safety matters, supporting the delivery of key objectives and strategic goals driving quality assurance and improvement.
5. Be one of the formal named lead Patient Safety Specialists in the organization, leading on or directly supporting patient safety improvement activity, ensuring that systems thinking, human factors understanding, and just culture principles are embedded in all patient safety processes across HDFT.
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds, and parts of the North East.
At HDFT, we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff, and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork, and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
1. A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
2. Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognize achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
3. Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service, and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
Please note:
1. Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications.
2. Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
3. Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
4. All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information, please see attached the job description and person specification. If you have any questions, please contact Melanie Jackson.
Person Specification
Essential
1. Masters or equivalent.
2. Patient safety qualification.
3. Experience of working in a patient safety related role.
4. Experience of management.
5. Experience of data analysis.
6. Knowledge of PSIRF.
7. Knowledge of patient safety strategy.
Desirable
1. Qualification - leadership or project management.
2. Professional registration.
3. Experience of delivering training.
4. Patient safety specialist.
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Harrogate District Hospital
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
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