Band 7 Safety Learning Manager
The closing date is 31 May 2026
Shape safety. Influence culture. Make a difference.
Join our well‑established, high‑performing Patient Safety Team, recognised as supportive, ambitious, and forward‑thinking. We are at the forefront of embedding PSIRF, Just Culture, and Safety II, continuously improving how we support clinical teams to deliver safe, high‑quality care.
Responsibilities
* Support frontline teams to translate incidents into clear, actionable learning
* Facilitate reflective, psychologically safe discussions
* Develop engaging learning resources to support Listen Learn Share
* Produce meaningful reports with thematic analysis and insight, providing assurance to senior leaders and driving targeted improvement
* Identify trends and system risks to inform organisation‑wide safety priorities
Person Specification (summary)
* Degree or equivalent experience
* Experience in acute healthcare, staff engagement, or culture change
* Knowledge of PSIRF, Just Culture, and psychological safety
* Strong communication, facilitation, and analytical/reporting skills
* Organised, adaptable, and improvement‑focused
* Able to work across Trust sites
Main duties of the job
Please Note: For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description
Qualifications
* Degree level education or equivalent experience in a relevant field (e.g., healthcare, patient safety, quality improvement, organisational development)
* Evidence of continued professional development in patient safety, human factors, systems thinking, or quality improvement
* Training in PSIRF, Safety II, or systems‑based investigation approaches
* Teaching, coaching, or facilitation qualification or equivalent experience
* Training in data analysis, thematic review, or qualitative research methods
* Experience working in a healthcare setting
Experience
* Experience supporting cultural change, staff engagement, or organisational learning within a healthcare setting
* Knowledge and practical understanding of PSIRF, Safety II, and systems‑based learning approaches
* Experience developing and delivering training, workshops, or educational resources
* Experience analysing complex information and translating findings into actionable learning
* Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and influencing across organisational boundaries
* Experience conducting thematic reviews, incident analysis, or qualitative data interpretation
* Experience contributing to Trust‑wide reports, governance processes, or safety priorities
* Experience facilitating reflective learning, debriefs, or safety conversations
* Knowledge of patient safety principles, just culture, and psychological safety
* Experience using digital platforms, intranet systems, or communication tools to disseminate learning
* Understanding of quality improvement methodologies
Additional Criteria
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and psychological safety
* Ability to coach and mentor frontline staff, including Learning Ambassadors
* High‑level analytical skills, including the ability to interpret qualitative and quantitative data
* Ability to plan, organise, and deliver multiple projects simultaneously within agreed timescales
* Skilled in producing clear, engaging learning materials using a range of digital formats
* Ability to work autonomously, exercising sound judgement and prioritisation
* Ability to influence and engage staff at all levels, including senior clinicians and managers
* Competent in using digital tools, SharePoint, and intranet platforms for learning dissemination
* Commitment to compassionate, inclusive engagement with staff and patients
* Ability to travel across Trust sites as required
* Emotional resilience when working with sensitive or distressing information
* Commitment to promoting a just culture and psychologically safe learning environment
* Flexibility to support Trust‑wide safety initiatives, campaigns, and events
* Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately
* Professional credibility and confidence to challenge constructively where needed
* Willingness to innovate and test new approaches to safety learning
* Ability to assess safety culture and support teams through sensitive or emotionally charged discussions
* Strong facilitation skills to enable open, non‑judgemental dialogue about safety events and good care
* Experience building or maintaining SharePoint sites, using professional or organisational social media and understanding of the role of the Trust Communications Team in supporting
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.
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