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Scotland's Patient Safety Champion

2 months ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom The Scottish Parliament Full time
About the Role

The Patient Safety Commissioner for Scotland is a high-profile appointment that requires a talented individual with drive, integrity, credibility, resilience, and excellent communication skills.

We are seeking a candidate who can advocate for the systematic improvement in the safety of healthcare and promote the importance of patient views in relation to healthcare safety.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Scottish Parliament to ensure that the views of patients and other members of the public are taken into account in the development of healthcare policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities
  • Advocate for the systematic improvement in the safety of healthcare
  • Promote the importance of patient views in relation to healthcare safety
  • Work closely with the Scottish Parliament to ensure that patient views are taken into account in healthcare policy development
Requirements

We welcome applications from individuals with a background in academia, the legal profession, or NHS Primary Care.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, drive, integrity, credibility, and resilience.