Patient Safety Partner Volunteer

Job summary

Be part of the patient safety governance in the Trust - e.g. support compliance monitoring and how safety issues should be addressed and providing appropriate challenge to ensure learning and change - and in the development and implementation of relevant strategy and policy.

Be actively involved in the design of safer healthcare at all levels in the organisation

Act as an advocate for patient safety

Support the Trusts patient safety governance processes

• Support learning lessons and they are implemented and evaluate

Main duties of the job

General Responsibilities

Communicate well in writing and read comprehensive reports

Confidence and ability communicate in a wide range of matters

Ability to understand a range of information and evidence

Support clinical audits relating to patient safety as necessary

Display sound judgement and an ability to be objective

To attend PSP support meetings and training events

Support and guide new PSPs where required

Take part in PSP networks to receive peer support and share learning

Report any safety incidents to staff

Ensure that patient confidentiality is always maintained

Adhere to the principles of the PSP agreement.

Inform relevant person if unable to attend meetings or undertake another identified task

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook