Job Summary
The Clinical Safety Officer will provide expert clinical advice / specialist support to the Welsh Ambulance Service University NHS Trust (WAST), on issues relating to clinical risk management / patient safety assessment associated with the boards Digital, Data and Technology services for procurement, design & development, implementation of third-party systems and operational life cycle.
Main duties of the job
The individual will support the development, integration and embedding of the Trust's clinical assurance process which focuses on the patient safety assessment of Trust's digital, data and technology services at the design, development and final testing phases before they are handed over to the service for operational use.
The post holder will be pro-active in deploying and motivating the Trust and external clinical, technical and project staff to commit time and effort to the risk management/risk assessment process so that Trust's products can be signed off as fit for use in real operational and clinical environments.
The individual will also support the development, integration and embedding of the Trust's clinical assurance process which focuses on the patient safety assessment of digital, data and technology services in the operational phase of the life cycle.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About Us
#RemarkablePeople
Our workforce is made up of over 4,000 remarkable people who contribute to the delivery of world-class patient care across Wales, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We are committed to diversity and inclusivity and encourage applications from under-represented groups, including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ communities and disability groups.
Careers within the Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust are diverse and varied, with opportunities across the service. Salary guidelines follow the Trust\'s Starting Salary Procedure, with the possibility of a higher salary if prior experience is relevant.
Details: Date posted 28 August 2025. Pay scheme: Agenda for change. Band: Band 7. Salary: £48,527 to £55,532 per year. Contract: Permanent. Working pattern: Full-time. Reference number: 020-AHP065-0825. Job locations: Pan Wales (St Asaph, Cwmbran, Swansea) LL17 0RS.
Job Description
Job responsibilities: You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications and Knowledge
* Registered Clinician
* Master\'s degree or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience
* Leadership or Management qualification
Desirable
* Accredited Clinician (Clinical Safety)
Experience
Essential
* Substantial NHS experience working at a senior level in a risk management related role
* Experience in multi-agency liaison and collaborative & partnership working
* Human Resource issues such as Recruitment & Retention, Appraisal, Performance Management, Sickness absence, Annual leave etc
Desirable
* Experience of undertaking complex investigations including root cause analysis
* Experience in healthcare information technology field
* Experience in contributing to policy, planning & service development
Skills and Attributes
Essential
* Highly Developed specialist knowledge of the National Clinical Risk agenda underpinned by theory and experience
* Up-to-date Clinical ability to act as a Leader, efficiently manage and motivate staff
* Excellent Communication Skills and IT Skills
* Demonstrates good analytical & reflection skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to check for any previous criminal convictions will be submitted to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For more information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Guidance on overseas criminal record checks is available via GOV.UK links provided in the original posting.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer: Welsh Ambulance NHS Trust
Address: Pan Wales, St Asaph, Cwmbran, Swansea, LL17 0RS
Employer's website: https://www.ambulance.wales.nhs.uk/en/5
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