NHS
Job title:
Patient Safety Specialist
Company
NHS
Job description
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an experienced team who are passionate about patient safety and working with our system partners to encourage learning and sharing for the benefit of the population of BNSSG. The team are focused on supporting patient safety learning and quality improvement in a way that recognises and responds to the evidence that population groups experience patient safety events and harm unequally.The post holder will be required to work from 100 Temple Street, Bristol for 2 days per week pro rata, i.e. approximately 40% of their working hours. If you are unable to meet this requirement, please reconsider your application.”Secondments will be considered.Main duties of the jobThe Patient Safety Specialist will work to support the Quality team in ensuring that the people of Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) experience the best possible quality and safety of services, clinical outcomes and patient experience wherever they interface with health and care providers. The post holder will provide expert support to the organisation and system, and as per statutory requirements will have direct access to the executive team, facilitating the escalation of patient safety issues or concerns. The post will also play a key role in the development of a patient safety culture, safety systems and improvement activity.About usWe are committed to creating an inclusive organisation that promotes and values diversity. We know from experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger, more creative workplace that helps us to deliver the best services. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of our community; from people of all ages, disabled people, all genders, people from ethnic minority groups, LGBTQ+ people, people with diverse gender identity and expression, people from all religions and beliefs and other diverse characteristics, and we have processes in place to ensure that all applications are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process.Date posted01 November 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8bSalary£62,215 to £72,293 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-time, Flexible workingReference number461-ICB-6155TG-AJob locationsBNSSG ICB100 Temple StreetBristolBS1 6AGJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo carry responsibility for developing policy and procedurein the area the job holder is currently working on at a point in time, including briefings, commissioning, business or resources.Responsible for proposing and drafting changes, implementation and interpretation to policies and guidelines which may impact within Department or Directorate.Champion equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and ensure that activities take account of EDI requirements.The postholder will coordinate and support local patient safety priorities and will help with the implementation of the NHS patient safety strategy and other national safety priorities.The post holder will liaise closely with the national network as it also provides a key function in supporting the rapid response to major emerging patient safety issues communicated to providers and commissioners through National Patient Safety Alerts or other formal routes.Support the Chief Nursing Officer, Deputy Chief Nursing Officers and Head of Quality and Clinical Excellence and other colleagues in the development and implementation of a quality strategy for the ICS. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo carry responsibility for developing policy and procedurein the area the job holder is currently working on at a point in time, including briefings, commissioning, business or resources.Responsible for proposing and drafting changes, implementation and interpretation to policies and guidelines which may impact within Department or Directorate.Champion equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and ensure that activities take account of EDI requirements.The postholder will coordinate and support local patient safety priorities and will help with the implementation of the NHS patient safety strategy and other national safety priorities.The post holder will liaise closely with the national network as it also provides a key function in supporting the rapid response to major emerging patient safety issues communicated to providers and commissioners through National Patient Safety Alerts or other formal routes.Support the Chief Nursing Officer, Deputy Chief Nursing Officers and Head of Quality and Clinical Excellence and other colleagues in the development and implementation of a quality strategy for the ICS.Person SpecificationKnowledge, Training and ExperienceEssential
- Health or social care professional registered with a nationally recognised regulatory body, e.g. Nursing and Midwifery Council, Health and Care Professions Council, Social Work England.
- Educated to master’s level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
- Extensive knowledge of specialist areas, i.e. review of management of serious incidents and other patient safety frameworks, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to master’s level equivalent.
- Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies.
- Experience of strategy development.
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development.
- Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement.
- Should have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health, NHSE, the ICB and individual provider organisations.
- Member of relevant professional body.
Desirable
- NHSE Clinical Safety Officer training as required for ICBs
Communication SkillsEssential
- Developed communication skills for delivering key messages to a range of stakeholders both internal and external (including outside the NHS) to the organisation, some at very senior level.
- Good presentational skills for conveying complex concepts.
- Ability to use informed persuasion to influence others.
AnalyticalEssential
- Ability to identify risks, anticipate issues and create solutions and to resolve problems in relation to project or service delivery.
- Ability to understand a broad range of complex information quickly and making decisions where opinions differ/no obvious solution/information is missing or conflicting.
Planning SkillsEssential
- Evidence of planning and delivering programmes and projects and services on time.
Management SkillsEssential
- Abilities for financial and staff management.
Financial and Physical ResourcesEssential
- Previously responsible for a budget, involved in budget setting and working knowledge of financial processes.
Person SpecificationKnowledge, Training and ExperienceEssential
- Health or social care professional registered with a nationally recognised regulatory body, e.g. Nursing and Midwifery Council, Health and Care Professions Council, Social Work England.
- Educated to master’s level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
- Extensive knowledge of specialist areas, i.e. review of management of serious incidents and other patient safety frameworks, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to master’s level equivalent.
- Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies.
- Experience of strategy development.
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development.
- Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement.
- Should have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health, NHSE, the ICB and individual provider organisations.
- Member of relevant professional body.
Desirable
- NHSE Clinical Safety Officer training as required for ICBs
Communication SkillsEssential
- Developed communication skills for delivering key messages to a range of stakeholders both internal and external (including outside the NHS) to the organisation, some at very senior level.
- Good presentational skills for conveying complex concepts.
- Ability to use informed persuasion to influence others.
AnalyticalEssential
- Ability to identify risks, anticipate issues and create solutions and to resolve problems in relation to project or service delivery.
- Ability to understand a broad range of complex information quickly and making decisions where opinions differ/no obvious solution/information is missing or conflicting.
Planning SkillsEssential
- Evidence of planning and delivering programmes and projects and services on time.
Management SkillsEssential
- Abilities for financial and staff management.
Financial and Physical ResourcesEssential
- Previously responsible for a budget, involved in budget setting and working knowledge of financial processes.
Expected salary
£62215 – 72293 per year
Location
Bristol
Job date
Mon, 04 Nov 2024 07:58:41 GMT
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