Band 8a Deputy Head of Patient Safety and Risk The Deputy Head of Patient Safety and Risk is responsible for project managing several workstreams within the patient safety portfolio, working collaboratively with other programme managers and governance teams to deliver various service improvement projects.
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Led by the Head of Patient Safety and Risk, the Deputy is an effective ambassador for the trust, demonstrating credibility, knowledge, and strong interpersonal skills to work with clinical, managerial, and support staff at all levels across the organisation. The post holder should have expertise in programme and project management processes, improvement methodologies, and a proactive 'can do' approach. They must be highly motivated, confident in managing challenging and changing workloads, and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, bringing a strong customer service approach to their role.
The post holder is responsible for the day-to-day management of Patient Safety Events and overseeing all trust safety events. They lead a team to ensure that clinical and non-clinical staff have appropriate access and training. The post holder should have a strong working knowledge and experience in implementing and managing risk and safety, providing advice and support on clinical risk issues.
The role involves close collaboration with the quality governance, operational, and corporate management teams, as well as staff at all levels within the organisation.
Main duties of the job Patient Safety Event Management
Responsibility for Patients
Administrative Management
Reporting
Responsibility for financial and physical resources
Responsibility for leading and managing teams
Responsibility for information resources
About us The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and most innovative trusts. Serving over 1.6 million patients across three main hospitals, our dedicated staff treat more than 200,000 patients in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies, and carry out more than 17 million tests annually. Our size, scale, and influence offer unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking working environment that adapts to your lifestyle. We provide flexible hours, generous benefits, and advanced training to support your career development. For more information, please visit .
Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description for more details about this role and working at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification Undergraduate Degree or equivalent
Knowledge of PSIRF learning responses tools and techniques Knowledge of PSIRF learning responses tools and techniques
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to assess any previous criminal convictions.
Salary: £61,927 to £68,676 per annum, including HCAS
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