The Patient Safety Officer will assist the Patient Safety Manager in the promotion, delivery, and monitoring of patient safety and risk activity across University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire by:
* Providing comprehensive support and facilitation to clinical groups and specialties on all aspects of patient safety across the trust.
* Working alongside healthcare professionals to coordinate information and reporting processes with the incident management policy, investigation methodologies, and risk management strategy.
* Developing an understanding of the key components of patient safety, including clinical adverse event reports, risk assessment, investigation methodologies, and recommendations from other relevant bodies (i.e., NHS England, Care Quality Commission).
* Establishing and maintaining relationships with a range of internal stakeholders to ensure effective communication and a consistent approach to all issues relating to patient safety within specialty teams.
* Acting as a central contact point for communication between specialties on patient safety matters, attending adverse event meetings, and undertaking presentations as appropriate.
* Supporting patient safety and risk activity through the collection, collation, and presentation of data from a variety of sources.
* Facilitating the process of Patient Safety Incident (PSI) reporting, ensuring investigations/learning responses are undertaken, and action plans and recommendations are implemented and monitored in-line with trust policies.
* Facilitating a Patient Safety Response (PSR) visit following the reporting of a PSI, coordinating and ensuring relevant stakeholders are in attendance.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is one of the largest teaching trusts in the UK, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission. We are proud to be recognized as a Pathway to Excellence designated organization.
The Trust is committed to building an organization that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel respected, valued, and able to achieve their potential.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. For further details or informal visits, contact: Name: Rachel Dunne, Job title: Patient Safety Manager, Email address: Rachel.Dunne@uhcw.nhs.uk, Telephone number: 02476 967118.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are committed to equal employment opportunity and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
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