Clinical Governance and Patient Safety Specialist
2 days ago
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Clinical Governance and Patient Safety Specialist to join our dynamic team at The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Job Summary
The successful candidate will bring clinical leadership experience and excellent interpersonal skills to support the delivery of our clinical board quality and safety strategy. They will work closely with the Medical Quality and Safety Lead and Head of Nursing in collaboration with key stakeholders across the board and wider trust, facilitating the delivery of the patient safety incident framework.
Main Duties of the Job
The main duties of this role include:
- Focusing on patient safety by promoting and creating a culture of openness, transparency, and collaboration within all services within the Clinical Board.
- SUPPORTING THE DELIVERY OF THE QUALITY AND SAFETY AGENDA WITHIN THE CLINICAL BOARD.
- FACILITATING LEARNING AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT IN RESPONSE TO CONCERNS RAISED, INCIDENTS, AND COMPLAINTS, AND CREATING A CULTURE OF SHARED LEARNING AS A KEY MEMBER OF THE QUALITY OVERSIGHT GROUP (QOG) FOR THE CLINICAL BOARD.
- PROVIDING LEADERSHIP, GUIDANCE, AND SUPPORT ACROSS THE BOARD ON ALL PATIENT SAFETY AND CLINICAL GOVERNANCE ISSUES.
- PROMOTING A CULTURE OF INCIDENT REPORTING AND SUPPORTING INVESTIGATIONS INTO ADVERSE EVENTS, INCIDENTS, AND NEAR MISSES, IDENTIFYING SYSTEMS ISSUES, IMPLEMENTING CORRECTIVE ACTIONS, AND FACILITATING LOCAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING.
- SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A ROBUST PATIENT SAFETY AND CLINICAL GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK WITHIN THE BOARD TO ENSURE THE PROVISION OF SAFE AND HIGH-QUALITY CARE.
- COLLABORATING WITH QUALITY AND SAFETY LEADS, HEAD OF NURSING, AND MATRONS WITHIN THE BOARD AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS TO CHAMPION PATIENT SAFETY INITIATIVES AND DRIVE CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT.
- ASSISTING IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF CROSS-CUTTING POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND GUIDELINES THAT PROMOTE A CULTURE OF PATIENT SAFETY, RISK IDENTIFICATION, AND MITIGATION THROUGHOUT THE CLINICAL BOARD.
- UNDERSTANDING THE HIGHEST RISKS FACING THE CLINICAL BOARD AND THE POTENTIAL MITIGATING ACTIONS BEING PUT IN PLACE TO ADDRESS THESE.
- ADVISING ON ALL ASPECTS OF CLINICAL GOVERNANCE, CLINICAL RISK MANAGEMENT, AND PATIENT SAFETY.
- FACILITATING, DEVELOPING, AND COORDINATING CLINICAL RISK MANAGEMENT WITHIN THE BOARD.
- PROMOTING A POSITIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WHERE LESSONS ARE LEARNT AND CHANGES IMPLEMENTED TO ENSURE A QUALITY SERVICE.
- RAISING THE PROFILE OF CLINICAL GOVERNANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT, HIGHLIGHTING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PATIENT SAFETY AND EVERYDAY CLINICAL PRACTICE.
- POST-GRADUATE QUALIFICATION TO MASTERS LEVEL OR SIGNIFICANT EXPERIENCE IN CLINICAL PRACTICE, INVOLVEMENT IN DEVELOPING PRACTICE, CLINICAL RISK MANAGEMENT, AND/OR CLINICAL AUDIT/QI.
Estimated Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 per annum.
This is a full-time position working 37 hours and 30 minutes per week.
About Us
We are a leading provider of healthcare services in the North East of England, delivering high-quality care to our patients and communities. We are committed to improving patient outcomes and experiences through innovation, collaboration, and excellence in clinical governance and patient safety.
What We Offer
In return for your expertise and passion, we offer a competitive salary, opportunities for professional development and growth, and a collaborative and supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion.
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