Director of Patient Safety and Learning Initiatives

3 weeks ago


Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom NHS Full time

Associate Director of Patient Safety and Quality Improvement

NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board is seeking a visionary leader to spearhead our Patient Safety and Quality Improvement teams.

Role Overview:

As the Associate Director, you will champion the development and implementation of a safer and more responsive healthcare system.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Develop strategic initiatives to enhance patient safety and integrate comprehensive learning systems across our services.
  2. Provide expert guidance and oversight to the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement teams, ensuring alignment with national safety standards and effective complaint resolution.
  3. Engage with a variety of stakeholders, including the Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Medical Officer, to facilitate collaborative and matrixed working relationships.
  4. Lead the adoption of the NHS Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) and the Learn from Patient Safety Events Service (LFPSE), ensuring these frameworks significantly impact our strategic objectives.

Requirements:

  • Evidence of knowledge and experience in relation to the National Patient Safety Strategy.

About Us:

We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity. We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age, or sexual orientation.



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