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Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Government & Politics
    Healthcare

AI generated summary

  • You must lead patient safety initiatives, implement NHS strategies, analyze data, conduct reviews, develop training, and ensure compliance while promoting a systems approach to safety.
  • You will lead patient safety initiatives, implement strategies, analyze data, conduct reviews, train staff, and promote a culture of learning and improvement across the organization.

Requirements

  • They provide visibility and expert support to the patient safety work in their organisations.
  • Lead the local implementation of the NHS Patient Safety Strategy.
  • Lead patient safety ‘insight’, ‘involvement’ and ‘improvement’ activity and ensure that systems thinking, human factors understanding and just culture principles are embedded in all patient safety processes.
  • Promote patient safety thinking beyond why things go wrong, to the maximisation of why things routinely go right.
  • Support leads to ensure all staff are trained in Level 1 of the patient safety syllabus.
  • May be asked by the NHSE National Patient Safety Team to raise local awareness of an urgent national safety concern or help them in understanding a local issue.
  • Work closely with others with specific patient safety responsibilities. Support an aligned approach to safety improvement.
  • Involved in PSS networks at system, regional and national level.
  • Share good practice and learn from each other. Provider-level PSSs support ICB PSSs and Region PSSs in system related safety issues as required and vice versa.
  • Responsible for implementing and overseeing MCFT Patient Incident Response Framework policy and plan.
  • Ensure processes are in place for disseminating lessons learnt, including supporting in the management of significant events reporting and conduct of patient safety learning reviews.
  • Lead on developing and implementing patient safety systems, processes, and initiatives in line with new and future national requirements and organisational needs.
  • Act as lead reviewer on significant events reviews and ensure reviews carried out are appropriately allocated and acted upon by trained and objective staff to improve safety and ensure good governance. Provide expert advice to learning reviews.
  • Promote a systems approach to significant events reviews.
  • Support with patient safety improvement projects using project management methodology and specialist clinical knowledge.
  • Responsible for analysing complex patient safety data, highlighting trends, and making recommendations to address identified deficits in patient safety and/or compliance and ensuring agreed actions are followed through.
  • Ensure that lessons learnt are periodically evaluated for effectiveness.
  • Support local monitoring systems to ensure compliance with national standards and contracts and performance requirements.
  • Develop and deliver education programmes for patient safety.
  • Support the development and implementation of the Trust’s response to the NHS Patient Safety Strategy and its requirements, and support Patient Safety Improvement Programmes that are being implemented.
  • Act as the Trust Patient Safety Specialist in line with the National Strategy and engage with personal development to ensure knowledge is robust and apply this expertise across the organisation.

Responsibilities

  • They provide visibility and expert support to the patient safety work in their organisations.
  • Lead the local implementation of the NHS Patient Safety Strategy.
  • Lead patient safety ‘insight’, ‘involvement’ and ‘improvement’ activity and ensure that systems thinking, human factors understanding and just culture principles are embedded in all patient safety processes.
  • Promote patient safety thinking beyond why things go wrong, to the maximisation of why things routinely go right.
  • Support leads to ensure all staff are trained in Level 1 of the patient safety syllabus.
  • May be asked by the NHSE National Patient Safety Team to raise local awareness of an urgent national safety concern or help them in understanding a local issue.
  • Work closely with others with specific patient safety responsibilities. Support an aligned approach to safety improvement.
  • Involved in PSS networks at system, regional and national level.
  • Share good practice and learn from each other. Provider-level PSSs support ICB PSSs and Region PSSs in system related safety issues as required and vice versa.
  • Responsible for implementing and overseeing MCFT Patient Incident Response Framework policy and plan.
  • Ensure processes are in place for disseminating lessons learnt, including supporting in the management of significant events reporting and conduct of patient safety learning reviews.
  • Lead on developing and implementing patient safety systems, processes, and initiatives in line with new and future national requirements and organisational needs.
  • Act as lead reviewer on significant events reviews and ensure reviews carried out are appropriately allocated and acted upon by trained and objective staff to improve safety and ensure good governance. Provide expert advice to learning reviews.
  • Promote a systems approach to significant events reviews.
  • Support with patient safety improvement projects using project management methodology and specialist clinical knowledge.
  • Responsible for analysing complex patient safety data, highlighting trends, and making recommendations to address identified deficits in patient safety and/or compliance and ensuring agreed actions are followed through.
  • Ensure that lessons learnt are periodically evaluated for effectiveness.
  • Support local monitoring systems to ensure compliance with national standards and contracts and performance requirements.
  • Develop and deliver education programmes for patient safety.
  • Support the development and implementation of the Trust’s response to the NHS Patient Safety Strategy and its requirements, and support Patient Safety Improvement Programmes that are being implemented.
  • Act as the Trust Patient Safety Specialist in line with the National Strategy and engage with personal development to ensure knowledge is robust and apply this expertise across the organisation.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of a Patient Safety Specialist?

The primary responsibility of a Patient Safety Specialist is to provide dynamic senior patient safety leadership, ensuring the implementation of the NHS Patient Safety Strategy and promoting a systems approach to patient safety within their organization.

How does a Patient Safety Specialist contribute to improving patient safety?

A Patient Safety Specialist leads initiatives related to insight, involvement, and improvement activities, embedding systems thinking and human factors understanding into patient safety processes, while also analyzing safety data to identify trends and recommending actions.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, the role supports personal development to ensure knowledge is robust, and Patient Safety Specialists are encouraged to engage in ongoing education and training in line with national and organizational needs.

Will I be involved in training staff regarding patient safety?

Yes, one of the responsibilities includes supporting leads to ensure all staff are trained in Level 1 of the patient safety syllabus.

How does the Patient Safety Specialist collaborate with other teams?

The Patient Safety Specialist works closely with others who have specific patient safety responsibilities, supporting an aligned approach to safety improvement and sharing good practices across provider-level, ICB PSSs, and regional PSS networks.

What is the process for handling significant events in patient safety?

The Patient Safety Specialist acts as lead reviewer on significant events reviews, ensuring they are appropriately allocated and acted upon by trained staff, promoting a systems approach to conduct thorough investigations and improve safety governance.

Is this role involved in national patient safety initiatives?

Yes, the Patient Safety Specialist may be requested to raise awareness of urgent national safety concerns and to assist the NHSE National Patient Safety Team with local issues.

What qualifications or expertise are required for this position?

The role requires expertise in patient safety systems and processes, clinical knowledge, project management methodology, and the ability to analyze complex patient safety data.

Can I discuss the role with someone for more information?

Yes, for further details or informal visits, you can contact Claire Brockbank, Head of Governance & Safety, via email at claire.brockbank@merseycare.nhs.uk or by phone at 01925 664165.

Does Mersey Care offer flexible working options?

Yes, flexible working requests will be considered for all roles within the organization.

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Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health, learning disability, addiction services, and community health services across the UK. Their ultimate mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals by delivering compassionate, safe, and effective healthcare. They aim to promote recovery, independence, and well-being through a patient-centered approach, ensuring that every individual receives the care and support they need to live fulfilling lives.