Job summary This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior nurse to work closely as part of the Senior Leadership Team within the Surgical Division leading the patient safety and clinical governance agenda within the Division. You will be responsible for the coordination of clinical governance procedures and frameworks, identifying areas for service improvement as part of continuous improvement and learning. You will line manage the Surgical Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Team in the further development of robust systems and processes supporting the quality of services which underpin safer clinical practice. If you are passionate about patient safety and risk and if this sounds like you, we would very much welcome an informal discussion with you so that I can talk through the role in more detail and answer any questions you may have. Interviews will take place at the end of March/beginning of April. Main duties of the job Your responsibilities will be varied and would include: Working in conjunction with the Divisional, Specialty and Clinical Leads to make recommendations for quality improvement projects based on learning from incidents, complaints, and claims Using clinical expertise to make assessments of the severity of incidents, requesting additional information as required, and provide patient safety advice to clinicians and managers Ensuring patients/families are inclusive of any investigation/complaint and are kept up to date with progress/outcomes, including Duty of Candour completion Liaising with the Legal Service Team in the preparation of staff for inquests or Court witness services Being responsible for the development, implementation and monitoring of the risk management strategy and other relevant clinical risk management initiatives and to ensure that risk is embedded in everyday service delivery In conjunction with the speciality triumvirate, taking responsibility for oversight of all complaints, ensuring that complainants have a positive experience of making a complaint and that every effort is made to resolve the complaint satisfactorily Providing professional leadership and line management to the Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Team (QIPS) Managing pay and non-pay budgets ensuring that financial resources are effectively/appropriately allocated About us At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on. We are proud to be in thetop 20 best hospitals to work for in the country. We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger. A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research. Date posted 24 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year N/A Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 427- 6975266 Job locations Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust Combe Park Bath BA1 3NG Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role. Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role. Person Specification Knowledge & Experience Essential Senior experience in Patient Safety, Risk Management and Clinical Governance Ability to conduct effective safety investigations that meet patient safety incident response standards set out in the national Patient Safety Incident Response Framework for England Specific skills Essential Well-developed analytical skills with the ability to present complex data appropriately to different audiences Ability to utilise and implement clinical governance strategies to improve patient care Emotional Effort Essential Ability to remain impartial and non-judgemental during situations of sensitivity, stress and conflict Frequent requirement to sensitively manage emotional and challenging circumstances regarding patient safety incidents and support clinicians, patients and their families. Person Specification Knowledge & Experience Essential Senior experience in Patient Safety, Risk Management and Clinical Governance Ability to conduct effective safety investigations that meet patient safety incident response standards set out in the national Patient Safety Incident Response Framework for England Specific skills Essential Well-developed analytical skills with the ability to present complex data appropriately to different audiences Ability to utilise and implement clinical governance strategies to improve patient care Emotional Effort Essential Ability to remain impartial and non-judgemental during situations of sensitivity, stress and conflict Frequent requirement to sensitively manage emotional and challenging circumstances regarding patient safety incidents and support clinicians, patients and their families. 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 Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust Combe Park Bath BA1 3NG Employer's website https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)