Job Summary
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Patient Safety Manager to join our team on a part-time basis (3 days per week) supporting services across the Midlands and North West regions of England, including Worcester, Warwickshire and Stockton-on-Tees. This hybrid role offers flexibility, but will require regular travel, including occasional overnight stays. The role covers Integrated Urgent Care services (111, out of hours, clinical assessment services and GP practices). The PM will play a key role in promoting a strong culture of safety, ensuring high standards of care, and supporting continuous improvement across a diverse portfolio of services.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the development and implementation of the Practice Plus Group Quality Governance strategy.
* Develop systems of work to influence measurement and provide evidence for continuous quality improvement and assurance.
* Lead quality governance activities across the assigned region, throughout the patient journey.
* Support the implementation of the NHS England Patient Safety Strategy through the development of the local quality governance agenda.
* Manage local programmes and organise quality governance activities.
* Provide subject‑matter expertise to investigations and identify opportunities for organisational learning and quality improvement.
Qualifications & Experience
* Degree level education or equivalent professional knowledge in Quality Governance, quality control and assurance.
* Knowledge of UK health services or healthcare delivery.
* Demonstrable experience in at least two of the following areas: data management systems, data analysis, quality audit, risk management, quality effectiveness, research and development, standards review/development.
* Experience in leading external visits/accreditation by external agencies.
* Experience managing and leading teams.
* Strong stakeholder engagement skills and ability to build relationships with internal teams and external partners such as Integrated Care Boards.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure with competing priorities.
Additional Information
Offers of employment are subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check. Practice Plus Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse environment. For more information, see the full job description on our website. Salary: Depending on experience, £45,000 – £50,000 per annum plus car allowance. Contract: Permanent. Working pattern: Part‑time (3 days per week).
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