Risk & Patient Safety Coordinator
5 months ago
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented individual to join the Governance Team at UHS as a Risk and Patient Safety Co-ordinator. To be successful you will be both knowledgeable and highly experienced in delivering excellence in healthcare, passionate about driving the governance agenda forward to promote safe care, positive patient experiences, and effective risk management. Applications are welcomed from both clinical and non-clinical professionals although experience in a healthcare environment or a governance role is highly advantageous.
This position is based at UHS with some flexibility of working from home, once a period of training is completed. As part of this dynamic role, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of specialities such as Emergency Medicine, Medicine, Specialist Medicine, Pathology and Cancer Care. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a large division to develop and shape governance, whilst also interlinking with the wider organisation.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
Specific to this role is the suitability for agile working which is a mixture of on-site and remote working
Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.
UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
As part of the governance team, the role will be integral to shaping the care our patients receive and ensuring that it is safe and effective. The role is fast paced, and tasks can vary day to day. These may include:
- Investigating incidents and complaints to identify what happened and what we can learn and
developing recommendations and action plans to address any issues identified.
- Undertaking risk assessments to identify what mitigations we can put into place to minimise
and prevent risks from materialising.
- Ensuring that we are compliant with trust and national policies, guidance and alerts, as well as
regulatory requirements such as those set out by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
- Supporting the division and directorates to undertake and learn from audits and outcomes.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
**To be successful in these posts you will**:
- Have a strong understanding of clinical governance and risk management
- Have experience of implementing change in a clinical environment
- Be self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Be able to think independently and critically with excellent analytical skills
- Be passionate about delivering first class care to our patients
- Have solid interpersonal skills and be able to develop and maintain strong relationships with a
range of individuals of varying professions and grades
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