Patient Safety Specialist
3 months ago
**Patient Safety Specialist | Governance | Edinburgh Hospitals | Full Time**
Spire Edinburgh Hospitals are recruiting for a Patient Safety Specialist who will ensure that there is effective and accurate management of all clinical governance activities within the two hospitals. They will ensure that the Directors of the hospitals are given valid reassurance that patients are receiving the most effective treatment delivered by trained and competent staff in a safe, secure and sustainable environment.
**Responsibilities will include**:
- To develop, monitor and maintain systems to enable departments to achieve full compliance with HIS standards
- To lead and manage the team in the management of incidents, the learnings and the outcomes
- To develop monitor and maintain systems to ensure the effective production of Governance reports
- To analyse data required to ensure timely submission of accurate data to inform SMT, HoD’s and Spire Healthcare corporate
- Contribute continuously to the organisational development in line with Hospitals and Corporate objectives
- Develop own knowledge and practice and assist others to continually professionally develop
- Ensure a working environment and culture that actively improves health, safety and security
- Communicate clinical effectiveness and quality improvement priorities to the Head of Clinical Services in-line with business needs
**Who we are looking for**:
- Previous experience of Clinical Governance, quality improvement and risk management
- Clinical qualification / registration
- Positive working relationship with regulators
- Sound knowledge of Legislation requirements for registration
- Experienced in managing adverse events/incidents
- Participation in strategic planning and development
- Experience in providing training and supervision
- Evidence of being involved in the management of change and supporting strategic management initiatives
**Benefits**:
We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
- ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
- Free Bupa wellness screening
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park
- We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.
Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care. Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it’s their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
**_For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people. _**
About Us: At Spire Healthcare, caring is our passion. We have been putting patients at the heart of everything we do for over 25 years. We’re committed to looking after people, both patients and staff. We deliver high standards of care to our insured, self-pay and NHS patients across 39 hospitals and 33 clinics, medical centres and consulting rooms. Our successful business is led by an experienced and stable senior management team, we provide the highest quality of care through the latest medical technology, new facilities, and a focus on inspiring leadership and employee development.
We have achieved our market leading position because of our Purpose, which is to _'make a positive difference to people's lives through outstanding personalised care' _. Everyone at Spire is aligned to this purpose, which underpins a culture of respect, inclusion, passion and collaboration across our business, enabling us to achieve more than 98% of our hospitals being rated ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ by the Regulators; these are sector leading standards.
About the Team: Since 1984 Spire Edinburgh Hospitals have been delivering outstanding healthcare in the east of Scotland. We work with leading consultant physicians and surgeons to offer an extensive suite of services for diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions.
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