Patient Safety Incident Response Strategic Lead

• Lead on our PSII investigations and thematic reviews
• Provide expert advice and guidance to staff leading other learning responses
• Provide training to staff within the organisation of PSIRF principles / systems thinking to assist with the embedding of other learning responses
• Analyse incident and investigation themes to identify trends and learning opportunities, contributing to Trust-level reporting (monthly/quarterly/annual) and informing prioritisation of improvement work.
• Be one of the formal named lead Patient Safety Specialists in the organisation leading on or directly supporting patient safety improvement activity, ensuring that systems thinking, human factors understanding and just culture principles are embedded in all patient safety processes across HDFT.

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
• Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
• All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Essential

• Educated to Masters level or demonstrable equivalent experience in a relevant role.
• post graduate patient safety qualification or equivalent

Desirable

• leadership qualification
• professional registration

Essential

• worked in patient safety related role
• knowledge and demonstrable experience of systems thinking / human factors/ just culture
• evidence of leading investigation and writing reports

Desirable

• trained PSS

Essential

• compassionate engagement with pts and families after safety incident
• understand system based investigation approaches

Desirable

• datix experience
• CQc standards and quality governance

Essential

• manage stressful situations and conversations sensitively
• evidence of collaborative working
• leadership skills - strategic thinker