York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Patient Safety Manager

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Job summary

A fantastic and exciting opportunity has arisen in the Patient Safety & Quality Governance team as the Patient Safety Manager. We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced and committed Registered Healthcare Professional to join the team on a permanent basis.

The Patient Safety and Quality Improvement teams have recently joined forces and Patient Safety forms one of the three facets of Quality Governance. This rolewill be key as the Trust develops its Quality Strategy, and transitions in the new Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF).

Main duties of the job

  • Leading on incident investigation in relation to patient safety (incidents, serious incidents, structured judgement case reviews etc.).
  • Leading on Quality Assurance in relation to patient safety, including leading the Patient Safety Walkabouts program.
  • Be responsible for the provision of expert patient safety advice and input into strategic issues including the development and implementation of the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF).
  • Have a visible presence with frontline staff supporting them to implement an enhanced patient safety culture.

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

  • Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
  • 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
  • A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
  • Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
  • NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
  • An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
  • Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Details

Date posted

12 January 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£48,526 to £54,619 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-120123-PSM-CNT

Job locations

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: recruitment@york.nhs.uk.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: recruitment@york.nhs.uk.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Leadership and management training/qualification
  • Incident investigation and root cause analysis training qualification
  • Professional / clinical registration
  • Degree level qualification

Desirable

  • Evidence of Human Factors Qualification
  • QI trained
  • Master's Degree in relevant subject (e.g. health studies, management, quality improvement, patient safety) and/or equivalent work experience

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • Minimum 3 years' experience in a patient safety or governance role
  • Demonstrable leadership experience in patient safety, reporting and management of incidents, including root cause analysis investigation
  • Experience of working in, developing and implementing systems to monitor and measure patient safety or risk and provide required assurances
  • Demonstrated experience of coordinating projects in complex and challenging environments
  • Experience of leading projects and working across organisations and professions
  • Utilising Datix system

Desirable

  • Project management and / or Improvement methodology
  • Quality improvement projects, methodology and small-scale change using PDSA cycles
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Leadership and management training/qualification
  • Incident investigation and root cause analysis training qualification
  • Professional / clinical registration
  • Degree level qualification

Desirable

  • Evidence of Human Factors Qualification
  • QI trained
  • Master's Degree in relevant subject (e.g. health studies, management, quality improvement, patient safety) and/or equivalent work experience

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • Minimum 3 years' experience in a patient safety or governance role
  • Demonstrable leadership experience in patient safety, reporting and management of incidents, including root cause analysis investigation
  • Experience of working in, developing and implementing systems to monitor and measure patient safety or risk and provide required assurances
  • Demonstrated experience of coordinating projects in complex and challenging environments
  • Experience of leading projects and working across organisations and professions
  • Utilising Datix system

Desirable

  • Project management and / or Improvement methodology
  • Quality improvement projects, methodology and small-scale change using PDSA cycles

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.

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.

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

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Patient Safety Specialist

Alice Hunter

alice.hunter@york.nhs.uk

07816207635

Details

Date posted

12 January 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£48,526 to £54,619 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-120123-PSM-CNT

Job locations

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE


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