Job summary
An exciting new opportunity has arisen to join the Incident, Inquest and Legal Team. The post will be part time for 1 day per week for a fixed term of 12 months.
Main duties
* Provide leadership and expert professional advice to managers and staff within the Trust on patient safety incident responses, assurance processes and risk management.
* To review and oversee the management of patient safety incidents reported across the Trust liaising with operational services to ensure appropriate review is completed, lessons learned are identified, actions have been taken and appropriate attention is given to those incidents meeting the criteria of a serious incident.
* Coordinate and, where required, lead robust investigation of serious in accordance with PSIRF, Trust policies and procedures. Ensure that appropriate local review, quality assurance and sign off procedures have been completed prior to submission to the Incident Review Meetings
* Support the work around inquests
Shortlisting for this vacancy is due to commence on 11/03/2026 and the proposed interview date is 25/03/2026.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of a robust patient safety incident response framework across the Trust, in order to support the delivery of high quality, safe and supportive services and the fulfilment of the Trust's integrated governance priorities.
The post holder will be responsible for co-ordinating all patient safety incident activity including the development and / or implementation of policies, risk management strategies, training programmes and audit activity.
To provide clinical leadership for the review and implementation of effective systems and procedures for the management of patient safety incidents, claims and inquests within the Trust.
To promote learning from patient safety incidents, claims and inquests at a care group and trust wide level.
About us
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.
We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.
Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.
Details
Date posted
24 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
373-CSS1237
Job locations
Countess of Chester Health Park,
Liverpool Road
Chester
CH2 1BQ
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: or by calling
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: or by calling
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
* Current professional regsitration (Nurse, AHP or Social Worker) with a regulatory body
* Masters degree level educational qualification
* Postgraduate level qualification/training or equivalent work experience in clinical governance
Desirable
* Project management qualification
* Teaching and training qualification
* Investigation/root cause analysis/human factors training
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
* Extensive working knowledge of governance processes in clinical services and the interface with quality of care and assurance mechanisms
* In depth knowledge of patient safety / risk management and governance within a Health or Social care organisation
* Working knowledge of NHS regulatory programmes of work and the relationship with / to risk management strategy and policy
* Knowledge of the wider NHS governance programmes of work and national agenda
* Understanding of the governance and corporate agenda/management in an NHS organisation, or in social care/local authority organisation
* Knowledge of incident investigation methodologies and frameworks
* Knowledge of Datix system or similar incident and risk management system
* Ability to develop, maintain and monitor information systems to support improvement initiatives
* Ability to use established networks and create new ones to share good practice and facilitate engagement
* Ability to provide senior leadership and work with senior leaders
Experience
Essential
* Experience of coordinating and undertaking serious incident investigations
* Extensive experience in a senior management role within a governance compliance or assurance environment in a health or social care organisation
* Experience of multi professional and agency working to deliver improvement programmes/agendas across services
* Experience of delivering and coordinating projects in complex and challenging environments
* Experience in teaching small and large groups and delivery of presentations with confidence to a range of audiences
* Proven track record of delivering change
Desirable
* Experience of managing an NHS Governance initiative
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
* Current professional regsitration (Nurse, AHP or Social Worker) with a regulatory body
* Masters degree level educational qualification
* Postgraduate level qualification/training or equivalent work experience in clinical governance
Desirable
* Project management qualification
* Teaching and training qualification
* Investigation/root cause analysis/human factors training
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
* Extensive working knowledge of governance processes in clinical services and the interface with quality of care and assurance mechanisms
* In depth knowledge of patient safety / risk management and governance within a Health or Social care organisation
* Working knowledge of NHS regulatory programmes of work and the relationship with / to risk management strategy and policy
* Knowledge of the wider NHS governance programmes of work and national agenda
* Understanding of the governance and corporate agenda/management in an NHS organisation, or in social care/local authority organisation
* Knowledge of incident investigation methodologies and frameworks
* Knowledge of Datix system or similar incident and risk management system
* Ability to develop, maintain and monitor information systems to support improvement initiatives
* Ability to use established networks and create new ones to share good practice and facilitate engagement
* Ability to provide senior leadership and work with senior leaders
Experience
Essential
* Experience of coordinating and undertaking serious incident investigations
* Extensive experience in a senior management role within a governance compliance or assurance environment in a health or social care organisation
* Experience of multi professional and agency working to deliver improvement programmes/agendas across services
* Experience of delivering and coordinating projects in complex and challenging environments
* Experience in teaching small and large groups and delivery of presentations with confidence to a range of audiences
* Proven track record of delivering change
Desirable
* Experience of managing an NHS Governance initiative
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.
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 further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
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 further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Countess of Chester Health Park,
Liverpool Road
Chester
CH2 1BQ
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Countess of Chester Health Park,
Liverpool Road
Chester
CH2 1BQ
Employer's website
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