Patient Safety and Quality Manager
NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board
The closing date is 30 September 2024
Job summary
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board, we are looking for an experienced patient safety clinician to work collaboratively in Quality Team to inform and drive improvement in the quality of care across the system. We are looking for a candidate able to offer expert advice to patient safety work and someone who is able to oversee and support work in line with the National Patient Safety Strategy.
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
Main duties of the job
Reporting to the Head of Patient Safety, the postholder will support the Head of Patient Safety and team with the oversight of development, implementation, and management of quality assurance, safety and improvement across the system. This role includes management of emerging risks and co-ordinating responses to patient safety incidents. You will have a proven track record of consistently achieving high standards and delivering on objectives.
About us
Herefordshire and Worcestershire ICB and its partners work collaboratively to commission, plan, monitor, deliver and improve health and care services for over 806,000 people across two counties and surrounding boundaries. With a workforce of over 300 employees and a budget of £1.19 billion to commission hospital, community and mental health services, it is a dynamic, forward-looking and vibrant place to work, set within the backdrop of some of the country's most beautiful countryside.
We provide a supportive and collaborative environment, offering opportunities for our staff to reach their full potential and develop a rewarding career. We enable our employees to achieve a positive work-life balance through a blend of collaborative workplace attendance combined with regular home working. Joining our inclusive and innovative team comes with a range of attractive benefits including:
- Employee Assistance Programmes and access to a wealth of on-line health and wellbeing support
- Competitive NHS Pension Scheme
- Comprehensive opportunities to learn new skills and to develop your career within a caring and inclusive environment.
- Generous holiday entitlement, which increases in line with service, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave.
- Flexible working patterns to support work-life balance.
For further information and informal discussion please contact Helen Harris, Associate Director of Nursing & Quality on helen.harris7@nhs.net
Date posted
16 September 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
106-ICB-6643567
Job locations
NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire
Kirkham House, John Comyn Drive
Worcester
WR3 7NS
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board
Address
NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire
Kirkham House, John Comyn Drive
Worcester
WR3 7NS
Employer's website
https://herefordshireandworcestershire.icb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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