Job summary
Permanent | Full-time
Join our dynamic Clinical Governance team dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of safe, kind, and outstanding care across the Trust. As an important contributor to Patient Safety, you will author patient safety training, support investigations, and work with teams to foster a culture of continuous improvement. Your expertise will help shape policies, deliver training, and support executive decision-making in patient safety.
About You: You bring excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex qualitative information. With report writing and policy development experience, you understand NHS governance and patient safety frameworks. Educated to degree level or with equivalent relevant experience, you excel in collaborative environments and are passionate about improving patient outcomes through effective governance.
Main duties of the job
Reporting to the Patient Safety Manager, you will:
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Support Patient Safety Investigations, including writing reports, managing administration, and gathering evidence.
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Maintain the Trust's Patient Safety Incident Response Plan.
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Help coordinate Trustwide 'Safety Wednesday' meetings to promote patient safety awareness.
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Provide leadership and assistance with the implementation of patient safety initiatives.
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Collaborate with the Patient Safety Specialist to develop and deliver training, including producing supporting materials.
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Update training programmes to ensure compliance with policies, best practices, and legislation.
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Contribute to the development of patient safety policies aligned with national standards and CQC requirements.
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Provide specialist support to clinical teams and quality management in delivering a Trust-wide approach to governance and patient safety.
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
#LI-Onsite
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths and English GCSE or equivalent
- Educated to degree level in a subject relevant to clinical governance and risk, or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience in interpreting policy and legislation
- Exposure to risk management and / or clinical governance
- An understanding of audit and quality assurance
Desirable
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of national Patient Safety Strategies
- Knowledge of clinical risk management frameworks, legislation and policies
- Ability to draft reports, procedures and policies
- Demonstrates knowledge of principles of confidentiality, Data Protection and Freedom of Information
- Demonstrates knowledge of the role of regulators e.g. NHS Improvement, Care Quality Commission, CCG and the Health and Safety Executive
- Good written and oral communication skills in addition to excellent presentation skills
- Ability to produce and deliver effective presentations and teaching packages
- Ability to define, retrieve and correlate data
- Excellent negotiation skills with an ability to work constructively with professional and managerial staff
- Ability to assimilate, analyse and present complex/ sensitive or contentious data to different audiences
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Strong sense of accountability and ownership
- Can work to deadlines to a high standard
- Ability to prioritise and manage workload
- Calm and composed in highly emotive situations
- Ability to influence and negotiate with others
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths and English GCSE or equivalent
- Educated to degree level in a subject relevant to clinical governance and risk, or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience in interpreting policy and legislation
- Exposure to risk management and / or clinical governance
- An understanding of audit and quality assurance
Desirable
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of national Patient Safety Strategies
- Knowledge of clinical risk management frameworks, legislation and policies
- Ability to draft reports, procedures and policies
- Demonstrates knowledge of principles of confidentiality, Data Protection and Freedom of Information
- Demonstrates knowledge of the role of regulators e.g. NHS Improvement, Care Quality Commission, CCG and the Health and Safety Executive
- Good written and oral communication skills in addition to excellent presentation skills
- Ability to produce and deliver effective presentations and teaching packages
- Ability to define, retrieve and correlate data
- Excellent negotiation skills with an ability to work constructively with professional and managerial staff
- Ability to assimilate, analyse and present complex/ sensitive or contentious data to different audiences
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Strong sense of accountability and ownership
- Can work to deadlines to a high standard
- Ability to prioritise and manage workload
- Calm and composed in highly emotive situations
- Ability to influence and negotiate with others
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.
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).
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.
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).
