Job summary
Clinical Patient Safety Officer | OneMedical Group | 40 hours per week (or less)We are looking for a Clinical Patient Safety Officer to join our team and provide leadership and expert oversight of patient safety across our organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in strengthening our safety culture, reducing risk, and driving quality improvement for the patients and communities we serve.
Main duties of the job
You will take the lead on managing and monitoring incidents, complaints, serious incidents, coroners inquests, and clinical negligence claims. In addition, you will oversee the implementation and continuous development of the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) and Patient Safety Incident Response Plan (PSIRP), ensuring compliance with national standards while embedding organisational learning at every level.
Location: Bank Top Farm, Leeds (occasional travel to other One Medicare sites and external meetings) Contract: Fixed term 6 months (with potential to extend to 12 months), full-time 40 hours per week over 5 days Reports to: Associate Director for Patient Safety and Experience
About us
Join OneMedical Group. Shape a healthier future. For over 20 years, OneMedical Group has been redefining how healthcare is delivered in the UK. As a leading independent healthcare organisation, we provide NHS services at scale and design, build and manage the spaces where care happens bringing everything together under one roof. We are proud to be the only organisation in the UK to do this.
Family-run and values-led, our purpose is simple and powerful: to provide a healthier future for all. Guided by People First, Working Together and A Healthier Future, we deliver healthcare with compassion, innovation and a deep commitment to reducing health inequalities working in true partnership with the NHS. At OneMedical, diversity of thought is valued, collaboration is essential and every role contributes to meaningful change. Inspired by the traditional family doctor, The OneMedical Way is personal, trusted and rooted in community.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
OneMedical Group is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. Throughout the recruitment process we want all candidates to be at their best. If you would like to discuss the support options available during the recruitment process please email: Note. We reserve the right to close this advert earlier.
Details
Date posted
25 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£40,000 to £45,000 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
001540
Job locations
Bank Top Farm
Leeds
England
LS21 1PY
Job description
Job responsibilities
What Youll Be Doing
* Providing senior oversight of incident and complaint management, ensuring effective escalation, investigation, and resolution.
* Acting as the lead contact for coroners inquests and managing clinical negligence claims with legal teams, NHS Resolution, and other stakeholders.
* Leading the implementation, monitoring, and improvement of PSIRF and PSIRP.
* Conducting thematic analysis of patient safety intelligence to identify risks, trends, and improvement opportunities.
* Producing high-quality reports and presentations for senior leaders and regulators.
* Promoting a culture of openness and learning by leading investigations, reviews, and training.
* Supporting clinical teams in embedding safe practices and reducing patient harm.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact on patient safety and quality of care across our services. Youll be working in a supportive environment where learning, improvement, and innovation are valued, and your expertise will directly contribute to safer care for patients.
Location: This role will require working from our base office at Bank Top Support Centre, Black Hill Rd, Leeds LS21 1PY. Please note that there is no public transport to our head office where this role would be based, so own transport would be required.
Why join us? What we offer
* 25 days annual leave (which rises with length of Service) plus Bank holidays
* Extra day of leave per year for work anniversary
* Enhanced Maternity, Maternity Support (Paternity), Adoption pay
* Participation in OMGs refer a friend scheme
* Employee Assistance Program run by awarding winning Health Assured
* Eye care scheme free eye test plus a contribution towards glasses
* Cycle to work scheme
* Access to NHS Discounts
* Working in a vibrant, countryside location; a place not just to build your career, but make great friends and have a great experience along the way
* NHS pension
Job description
Job responsibilities
What Youll Be Doing
* Providing senior oversight of incident and complaint management, ensuring effective escalation, investigation, and resolution.
* Acting as the lead contact for coroners inquests and managing clinical negligence claims with legal teams, NHS Resolution, and other stakeholders.
* Leading the implementation, monitoring, and improvement of PSIRF and PSIRP.
* Conducting thematic analysis of patient safety intelligence to identify risks, trends, and improvement opportunities.
* Producing high-quality reports and presentations for senior leaders and regulators.
* Promoting a culture of openness and learning by leading investigations, reviews, and training.
* Supporting clinical teams in embedding safe practices and reducing patient harm.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact on patient safety and quality of care across our services. Youll be working in a supportive environment where learning, improvement, and innovation are valued, and your expertise will directly contribute to safer care for patients.
Location: This role will require working from our base office at Bank Top Support Centre, Black Hill Rd, Leeds LS21 1PY. Please note that there is no public transport to our head office where this role would be based, so own transport would be required.
Why join us? What we offer
* 25 days annual leave (which rises with length of Service) plus Bank holidays
* Extra day of leave per year for work anniversary
* Enhanced Maternity, Maternity Support (Paternity), Adoption pay
* Participation in OMGs refer a friend scheme
* Employee Assistance Program run by awarding winning Health Assured
* Eye care scheme free eye test plus a contribution towards glasses
* Cycle to work scheme
* Access to NHS Discounts
* Working in a vibrant, countryside location; a place not just to build your career, but make great friends and have a great experience along the way
* NHS pension
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered healthcare professional (e.g., NMC, HCPC).
Desirable
* Postgraduate qualification in healthcare leadership, risk management, or patient safety.
Experience
Essential
* Experience managing incidents, serious incidents, complaints, coroners inquests, and clinical claims.
* Experience leading investigations and ensuring compliance with statutory/regulatory frameworks.
Desirable
* Significant senior-level experience in patient safety, clinical governance, or risk management.
* * * Knowledge of PSIRF and experience developing and implementing safety frameworks or plans.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Essential
* Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior audiences.
* Skilled in stakeholder management and able to work effectively with clinicians, managers, regulators, and external partners.
* Ability to work under pressure, manage sensitive information, and respond to urgent safety issues.
* Strong leadership and influencing skills to support culture change and embed learning.
* Proven ability to conduct thematic analysis and produce high-quality reports for senior stakeholders.
* Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle (role base not accessible by public transport and requires travel).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered healthcare professional (e.g., NMC, HCPC).
Desirable
* Postgraduate qualification in healthcare leadership, risk management, or patient safety.
Experience
Essential
* Experience managing incidents, serious incidents, complaints, coroners inquests, and clinical claims.
* Experience leading investigations and ensuring compliance with statutory/regulatory frameworks.
Desirable
* Significant senior-level experience in patient safety, clinical governance, or risk management.
* * * Knowledge of PSIRF and experience developing and implementing safety frameworks or plans.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Essential
* Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior audiences.
* Skilled in stakeholder management and able to work effectively with clinicians, managers, regulators, and external partners.
* Ability to work under pressure, manage sensitive information, and respond to urgent safety issues.
* Strong leadership and influencing skills to support culture change and embed learning.
* Proven ability to conduct thematic analysis and produce high-quality reports for senior stakeholders.
* Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle (role base not accessible by public transport and requires travel).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
OneMedicalGroup
Address
Bank Top Farm
Leeds
England
LS21 1PY
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Employer details
Employer name
OneMedicalGroup
Address
Bank Top Farm
Leeds
England
LS21 1PY
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