Job summary
First Community Health and Care is committed to placing the voices of patients and families at the heart of their services. We have supported the establishment of a new and exciting ‘Patient Safety Partner’ role that are open to members of the public to work as an advisor to help us design and deliver safe healthcare across the organisation.
This is a new and innovative position which stems from a growing body of work both nationally and within First Community focusing on involving patients across all levels of healthcare with particular focus on improving safety.
We are seeking to recruit a Patient Safety Partner to attend one large meeting or committee a month that focuses on safety and quality. Membership of the group will be for a fixed period of 18 months and successful applicants will receive payment for involvement for attendance at the meeting. Reasonable expenses will also be covered for training required for the role and any preparation time prior to the meeting.
We are seeking positive and enthusiastic people who have a broad and keen interest in helping to improve safety in health services and patient experience and provide a solution-focused approach to help make a difference.
Interviews and focus groups will be on the 14th September.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
Successful applicants will require the following skills and experience.
- Have had recent and relevant experience of being a patient, carer of someone using health services or have had a lived experience of an adverse event and having moved beyond it and can now impart the knowledge and insight learned from it and how it can enhance quality of care.
- Are able to put forward views of behalf of the wider community/groups of patients (not own opinion only).
- Confident to contribute to discussions in large groups and have the ability to critically challenge our thinking in a constructive positive way.
- You are able to respect and listen to other points of view and can tackle issues sensitively.
- Able to commit to at least 1 day a month to the role for 18 months.
- Have no conflicts of interest that would prevent participation in the role.
First Community recognise, value, and support the important role Patient Safety Partners will play and that their active contributions are integral to the Organisation in achieving its aims. We will provide Patient Safety Partners with a meaningful and valuable experience and the opportunity to make a real difference to First Community. You will also receive induction and training and a named member of staff to provide you with support and guidance for the meetings.
About us
First Community is a CQC rated ‘Outstanding’ staff owned social enterprise, which delivers NHS community services to residents across east Surrey and in parts of West Sussex. First Community has a CQC rating that puts us among the top two % of organisations providing outstanding NHS care in the country. First Community values diversity and inclusion and is committed to the recruitment and retention of under-represented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.
Date posted
27 July 2022
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£150 a day
Contract
Bank
Duration
18 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
B9078-FC710-1
Job locations
2nd Floor Forum House
41-51 Brighton Road
Redhill
Surrey
RH1 6YS
Employer details
Employer name
First Community Health and Care
Address
2nd Floor Forum House
41-51 Brighton Road
Redhill
Surrey
RH1 6YS
Employer's website
https://www.firstcommunityhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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