We are seeking to employ a number of part-time individuals (patients, families, members of the public) who have lived experience of receiving services provided by Oxford Health NHS Foundation (physical healthcare, mental health services or learning disability services) and want to use this to improve the safety of healthcare. We need motivated people to work alongside staff, patients and families to help co-design and implement patient safety initiatives.
The working hours can be flexible and you will work in an office, visit clinical areas and if you wish you can also work some of the time from home.
This is an excellent opportunity to share your experiences and skills to develop the patient safety partner role and be part of making a difference to our service users.
Some Examples Of The Work You Will Do Include:
* Talking with patients and staff about safety and what matters to them, to gather a diverse range of experiences and ideas for change.
* Helping us to make sure we consider and prioritise the patient, carer and family perspectives and collaborate to make care as safe as possible.
* Being part of projects to identify and implement changes to improve patient safety.
* Joining regular safety meetings to review care and oversee changes.
* Developing and promoting information resources related to patient safety.
* Supporting the patient safety team when reviewing and acting on learning from incidents.
* Gathering feedback from patients and families about our safety processes.
We will provide structured support and relevant training to help you succeed in this role.
Oxford Health is a great place to work. To showcase the best of yourself when making an application, please read the “candidate guide to making an application” and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust, we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team.”
Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent.”
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
* Excellent opportunities for career progression.
* Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development.
* 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service.
* NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers.
* Competitive pension scheme.
* Lease car scheme.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Mental Health First Aiders.
* Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply).
* Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jane Kershaw Job title: Head of Patient Safety Email address: jane.kershaw@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk Telephone number: 07775752648.
If you'd like more information about the role or help with completing your application form please contact Jane Kershaw on the details provided or Victoria Harte on 07917 750730.
At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own.
Therefore, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application.
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