Job summary
HSSIB is an independent arm's length body, of the Department of Health and Social Care. Our purpose is to improve patient safety across healthcare through safety investigations.
We are recruiting two Safety Insights Analysts to work as part of a dynamic Investigations and Insights Team, to deliver investigations that drive improvements in patient safety across England. Reporting into the Head of Patient Safety Insights and working within multi-disciplinary teams, you would be responsible for the identification and analysis of patient safety issues in the healthcare system; propose potential investigations for HSSIB to investigate and present the evidence to a panel; engage with a wide range of stakeholders including patients, families, healthcare staff, providers, integrated care boards, and national organisations; use research methods to gather and analyse safety intelligence from a wide range of sources; undertake qualitative analysis of written information and interview data to identify safety themes, and apply safety science methods; contribute to HSSIB investigations reviewing and corroborating safety intelligence and contributing to the writing of investigation reports.
We are looking for candidates with a strong academic background, with demonstrable experience applying research methods. We manage complex, sensitive patient safety data and emotional resilience is essential.
' we reserve the right to close the advert if we receive sufficient applications for the vacancy' to TRAC ID 6684927
Main duties of the job
As a Safety Insights Analyst, you will:
be responsible for the identification and analysis of patient safety issues in the healthcare system;
propose potential investigations for HSSIB to investigate and present the evidence to a panel;
engage directly with a wide range of stakeholders including patients, families, healthcare staff, providers, integrated care boards, regions and national organisations;
review feedback from public consultations and identify key themes;
use research methods to gather and analyse safety intelligence from a wide range of sources including literature reviews, incident reporting systems, prevention of future death reports, investigation reports, and interviewing stakeholders using semi-structured question sets;
undertake qualitative analysis of written information and interview data to identify safety themes,.
contribute to HSSIB investigations reviewing and corroborating safety intelligence and contributing to the writing of investigation reports.
be responsible for providing analysis, insights and influential commentary to key internal groups to support recommendations and decision making;
develop analytical frameworks and processes and advise on continuous improvement of HSSIB methodologies;
prepare performance planning reports for the senior leadership team;
demonstrate competencies relevant to the role level and be a role model for HSSIB's values.
About us
Our people
In order to be successful in our goal of providing professional, high quality healthcare safety investigations and education to the system we understand our people are at the heart of this. The NHS is building a culture that is positive, compassionate, and inclusive - and we all have our part to play.
As a flexible employer, we want to support you to work in a way that is best for the NHS, our patients and you. Talk to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's a job share, part time, hybrid working or another flexible pattern. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better outcomes. We strive to ensure our people feel trusted, valued and empowered. We're passionate about nurturing and developing people.
To ensure this we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Safety Insights Analyst, you will:
be responsible for the identification and analysis of patient safety issues in the healthcare system;
propose potential investigations for HSSIB to investigate and present the evidence to a panel;
engage directly with a wide range of stakeholders including patients, families, healthcare staff, providers, integrated care boards, regions and national organisations;
review feedback from public consultations and identify key themes;
use research methods to gather and analyse safety intelligence from a wide range of sources including literature reviews, incident reporting systems, prevention of future death reports, investigation reports, and interviewing stakeholders using semi-structured question sets;
undertake qualitative analysis of written information and interview data to identify safety themes, and apply safety science methods such as SEIPS, AcciMaps, thematic analysis;
contribute to HSSIB investigations reviewing and corroborating safety intelligence (e.g., analysing incident reporting systems and learning from investigations / quality improvement programmes), and contributing to the writing of investigation reports.
be responsible for providing analysis, insights and influential commentary to key internal groups to support recommendations and decision making;
develop analytical frameworks and processes and advise on continuous improvement of HSSIB methodologies;
prepare performance planning reports for the senior leadership team;
demonstrate competencies relevant to the role level and be a role model for HSSIBs values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Safety Insights Analyst, you will:
be responsible for the identification and analysis of patient safety issues in the healthcare system;
propose potential investigations for HSSIB to investigate and present the evidence to a panel;
engage directly with a wide range of stakeholders including patients, families, healthcare staff, providers, integrated care boards, regions and national organisations;
review feedback from public consultations and identify key themes;
use research methods to gather and analyse safety intelligence from a wide range of sources including literature reviews, incident reporting systems, prevention of future death reports, investigation reports, and interviewing stakeholders using semi-structured question sets;
undertake qualitative analysis of written information and interview data to identify safety themes, and apply safety science methods such as SEIPS, AcciMaps, thematic analysis;
contribute to HSSIB investigations reviewing and corroborating safety intelligence (e.g., analysing incident reporting systems and learning from investigations / quality improvement programmes), and contributing to the writing of investigation reports.
be responsible for providing analysis, insights and influential commentary to key internal groups to support recommendations and decision making;
develop analytical frameworks and processes and advise on continuous improvement of HSSIB methodologies;
prepare performance planning reports for the senior leadership team;
demonstrate competencies relevant to the role level and be a role model for HSSIBs values.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification in relevant discipline e.g. safety science, healthcare, psychology, research methods
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of authorship of reports and / or publications
- Demonstrable experience of engaging with a range of stakeholders
- Demonstrable experience of delivering presentations
- Demonstrable experience in the theory and application of research methods
Skills
Essential
- Analytical skills including the ability to assess qualitative and quantitative data from a wide range of sources and present this in a clear and concise way
- Ability to identify risks, anticipate issues and create solutions and to resolve problems in relation to project or service delivery
- Analytical skills including the ability to assess qualitative and quantitative data from a wide range of sources and present this in a clear and concise way
Values
Essential
- Strong personal and professional commitment to working inclusively, celebrating difference and promoting the E,D and I agenda
- Show empathy and able to relate effectively to the variety of individuals who may seek the attention and assistance of the HSSIB
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification in relevant discipline e.g. safety science, healthcare, psychology, research methods
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of authorship of reports and / or publications
- Demonstrable experience of engaging with a range of stakeholders
- Demonstrable experience of delivering presentations
- Demonstrable experience in the theory and application of research methods
Skills
Essential
- Analytical skills including the ability to assess qualitative and quantitative data from a wide range of sources and present this in a clear and concise way
- Ability to identify risks, anticipate issues and create solutions and to resolve problems in relation to project or service delivery
- Analytical skills including the ability to assess qualitative and quantitative data from a wide range of sources and present this in a clear and concise way
Values
Essential
- Strong personal and professional commitment to working inclusively, celebrating difference and promoting the E,D and I agenda
- Show empathy and able to relate effectively to the variety of individuals who may seek the attention and assistance of the HSSIB
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).