Patient Safety Manager

3 weeks ago


Leicester, United Kingdom University Hospitals Of Leicester Nhs Trust Full time

Job summary The post holder will have a visible presence in the Trust representing the Patient Safety Team and be responsible for leading effective, timely and proportionate responses to patient safety incidents, by working collaboratively and proactively with CMG staff in accordance with Trust, National and Commissioner's policies and good practice.
The post holder will work autonomously as a Patient Safety Manager with support from the Patient Safety Lead when required.
The post holder will work in line with Trust's Patient Safety Incident Response Plan and Policy and be responsible for leading proportionate responses to incidents.
This will involve working with a range of internal and external stakeholders to review, analyse and use judgement to improve patient safety whilst developing a culture of continuous improvement to deliver high quality care.
The post holder will also ensure that Duty of Candour requirements are met.
The Patient Safety Manager will support the Patient Safety Lead to provide Trust-wide support, ensuring high quality reviews and effective learning and improvement as part of the Trust's annually agreed Patient Safety Incident Response Plan (PSIRP) as required within the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF).
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job The post holder will have a visible presence in the Trust representing the Patient Safety Team and be responsible for leading effective, timely and proportionate responses to patient safety post holder will work autonomously as a Patient Safety Manager with support from the Patient Safety Lead when post holder will also ensure that Duty of Candour requirements are met.
The Patient Safety Manager will support the Patient Safety Lead to provide Trust-wide support, ensuring high quality reviews and effective learning and improvement as part of the Trust's annually agreed Patient Safety Incident Response Plan (PSIRP) as required within the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF).
The post holder will regularly communicate highly complex, sensitive and distressing information relating to patient safety incidents compassionately and effectively to a range of stakeholders including members of the Trust, patients and families The post holder will also ensure all Trust staff have the specialist knowledge and skills to improve patient safety through the delivery of patient safety training, teaching and leading by example in the facilitation of incident reviews.
About us Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals: high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all: we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: Job description Job responsibilities In this corporate role, youll be at the forefront of patient safety, collaborating with CMG colleagues, corporate teams, and external organizations.
Youll provide oversight and be a source of support, ensuring that patient safety is always a top priority.Service Delivery & DevelopmentYour responsibilities will include developing better systems and fostering cultural changes to enhance patient safety.
Youll ensure continuous quality and safety improvements by analysing incident trends and escalating any concerns.
When safety incidents occur, youll lead and support timely responses using various tools, creating and maintaining action plans to address issues.
Conducting reviews and investigations will be a key part of your role, helping to improve systems and processes.
Youll also be responsible for meeting all reporting requirements and timelines, working with experts to manage risks and safety actions, handling complex enquiries, drafting letters, writing reports, and preparing materials for meetings and training sessions.GovernanceYoull maintain incident management systems, ensuring accurate data for reporting.
Supporting evidence preparation for reviews and regularly reviewing incidents to ensure proper grading and resolution will be part of your duties.
Youll ensure compliance with Duty of Candour policies, support critical reviews, share learning outcomes, and help develop improvement action plans based on incident reviews.Patient/Customer ServiceBeing highly visible and providing expert advice on patient safety will be crucial.
Youll help healthcare professionals deliver safer care by understanding work systems and culture, identifying factors in incidents, and recommending improvements.
Youll support patients, families, carers, and staff affected by patient safety incidents through ongoing communication and involvement during investigations, following NHS guidelines.
Your strong interpersonal skills will help you manage stakeholder expectations and find solutions in emotionally charged situations.
Youll create safe environments that promote a strong patient safety culture, encouraging effective learning and improvement from incident reviews.Research & DevelopmentYoull complete required patient safety education and training, assist the Patient Safety teams with implementing the NHS Patient Safety Strategy, and develop safety initiatives.
Providing expertise to identify best practices and share learning to reduce patient harm will be part of your role.
Youll conduct thorough, systems-focused patient safety incident investigations using evidence-based frameworks and tools, and support and develop Patient Safety Partners to improve patient safety and review quality.
Person Specification Training and Qualifications Essential Degree or equivalent vocational/ professional qualification.
Highly developed specialist patient safety knowledge, underpinned by theory and experience to Postgraduate Diploma or Masters or equivalent level of experience.
Evidence of completion of safety related modules or programmes of study, in patient safety theory, quality improvement, project management or evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable Professional qualification RGN, AHP etc.
Knowledge and Experience Essential Demonstrates knowledge of national patient safety strategy, patient safety incident management and use of local risk management system eg Datix.
Desirable Worked in a patient safety-related role with an understanding of the principles that underpin approaches to improving patient safety in health systems.
Skills Essential Ability to write professional reports to a high standard which require consolidating complex information from a variety of sources



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