For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role Followin.....
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role Following the introduction of the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework we have an opportunity for a Patient Safety Event Investigator to join our Patient Safety team. The successful candidate will lead Patient Safety Learning Reviews encompassing principles of human factors and ergonomics, systems engineering, psychology and investigation best practice. They will be professionally accountable for their own caseload, managing concurrent investigations and working autonomously in leading the delivery of timely and effective learning responses. They will be the expert lead for a learning response, assembling others including clinical and subject matter experts, patients, family members, carers and multidisciplinary team members to contribute to the process. They will poses highly developed facilitation and interpersonal skills, supporting the processes for after action reviews, investigatory interviews and other exploratory processes following patient safety events. Candidates should be educated to postgraduate level in a relevant field (e.g. healthcare, patient safety, human factors, incident investigation) or hold a first degree in a relevant field with significant additional experience with investigations and patient safety. Additional specialist training in a relevant field such as patient safety incident investigation, human factors and ergonomics, clinical risk management (e.g. Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch Level 2/3 patient safety investigation training or equivalent) Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00; There will be an occasional requirement to work outside of these hours (e.g.to facilitate observation of work as done, or to meet with affected people) Interview Date: To be confirmed. For further information please contact: Lisa Richards, Trust Risk Manager on 01392 406369 or lisa.richards@nhs.net As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. Benefits We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
