Senior Patient Safety Lead

1 day ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom NHS England Full time

About the Role


NHS England is seeking an exceptional individual to lead the National Patient Safety Team, responsible for designing, overseeing, and delivering national programmes as outlined in the NHS strategy for patient safety.


The successful candidate will have extensive experience in patient safety improvement and outcomes, with a strong understanding of quality improvement science, patient safety in healthcare systems, and programme management expertise.


Key responsibilities include:



  • Supporting the planning and delivery of Safety Improvement Programmes, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure programme/project management aligns with programme plans.
  • Providing coaching, advice, and guidance on quality improvement methodologies and approaches, including measurement for improvement, to Patient Safety Collaboratives.
  • Ensuring accurate, appropriate, and timely reporting and demonstrating the impact and value of the programme through the assurance process.

The role requires frequent travel across England with the need for overnight stays, some of which may be consecutive.


About Us


NHS England's top-level purpose is to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, achieving this purpose by:



  • Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
  • Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
  • Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values, and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care.
  • Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation.
  • Delivering value for money.

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