FAQs
What is the main responsibility of the Patient Safety Manager at St Bartholomew’s Hospital?
The main responsibility of the Patient Safety Manager is to provide leadership and support for the implementation, coordination, and quality assurance of the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF), ensuring robust governance and continuous improvement in patient safety incident management.
Who will the Patient Safety Manager work closely with?
The Patient Safety Manager will work closely with the Hospital Patient Safety Specialist and other clinical teams to enhance patient safety practices throughout the hospital.
What qualifications are required for this position?
The successful candidate must be professionally qualified in a related health care profession and must demonstrate education and experience in systems-based incident investigation.
What skills are necessary for the Patient Safety Manager role?
Strong leadership, change management, excellent report writing and presentation skills, along with the ability to constructively challenge and influence others at all organizational levels, are necessary for this role.
Are there opportunities for professional development in this position?
Yes, there are opportunities for further education in patient safety and human factors as part of the role.
What values does St Bartholomew’s Hospital uphold?
St Bartholomew’s Hospital strives to live by their WeCare values, promoting inclusion and ensuring every staff member has a sense of belonging, valuing differences and supporting an inclusive working environment.
Who can I contact for further details or to discuss the position?
You can contact Lynne Arrol, Associate Director of Clinical Governance, at lynne.arrol@nhs.net or call 0203 765 8868 for further details or informal visits.
Is there flexibility in working patterns for this role?
Yes, there is an opportunity for flexible working patterns in the role of Patient Safety Manager.
What is the primary goal of patient safety initiatives at St Bartholomew’s Hospital?
The primary goal is to provide safe and compassionate care, ensuring consistently high standards of harm-free care and addressing patient safety proactively.
How does the Patient Safety Manager contribute to learning and improvement systems?
The Patient Safety Manager strengthens learning and improvement systems by providing expert oversight of patient safety incident management, leading investigations, and ensuring effective learning responses are integrated within hospital governance structures.