Patient Safety Officer

7 days ago


Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom Cardiff & Vale University Health Board Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as a Quality Assurance Specialist. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and dedicated individual to contribute to the provision of safe and effective healthcare to patients throughout the Clinical Board.

Main Responsibilities
  • To support the Clinical Board Director of Nursing in promoting clinical incident reporting and ensuring that all Patient Safety Incident reports are accurately recorded, investigated, and actioned in line with UHB Policy.
  • To provide support to the Director of Nursing in managing and developing Clinical Board arrangements for clinical governance and specifically clinical risk management and patient safety and experience.
  • To develop and maintain areas of special interest in the field of Clinical Governance and patient safety and experience, as agreed with the Director of Nursing.
  • To provide support to the Clinical Teams for development and implementation of strategies and systems for the continual improvement of services including clinical governance, risk management, health and safety, and patient partnership.
About Us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has an important role to play in delivering high-quality healthcare services to our patients. As a Quality Assurance Specialist, you will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to the delivery of safe and effective care, and to work collaboratively with our teams to achieve this goal.

Requirements
  • Educated to MSc level in a relevant healthcare-associated subject or evidence of equivalent experience.
  • Relevant professional qualification with current registration.
  • Clinical background.
  • Previous experience of risk management/clinical governance.
  • Health-care experience at a senior level.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in written work, at all levels of staff and with the general public.
  • Experience of using Datix or similar software.
  • Capacity to think strategically and produce new approaches and views to problems.
  • Working knowledge of relevant literature, research, and legislation relating to Clinical Governance and patient safety.
  • Risk assessment tools, methodologies, and management.
  • Clear understanding of the concept of evidence-based practice and clinical effectiveness.
  • Trained in Root Cause Analysis techniques.
  • Conversant with Standards for Health in Wales.
  • Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Must be able to demonstrate leadership and management skills.
  • Must be committed to the promotion of safety and quality throughout the Organisation.
  • Flexible and adaptable to change.


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