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Patient Safety Reviewer

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Research & Development
    Healthcare
  • Oxford

AI generated summary

  • You must be an expert in patient safety, familiar with SEIPS and Human Factors, able to analyze incidents, produce reports, and ensure compliance with best practices.
  • You will review patient safety incidents, analyze themes, produce quality reports, ensure compliance with guidelines, and support safety improvements collaboratively.

Requirements

  • Be an expert in Patient Safety and reviews, techniques and practice, including Systems Engineering Initiative for Patient Safety (SEIPS) and Human Factors
  • Monitor and interpret national guidance and policy in order to ensure that Trust procedures and practice comply or exceed best practice
  • Review patient safety incidents and/or complex complaints, acting as a role model and expert advisor for other staff involved in the reviews ensuring that all reviews are carried out to the highest possible standards
  • Produce high quality reports that identify the system and process factors that led to the incident/complaint occurring, suggesting safety actions for change in practice
  • Analyse themes and patterns from incidents and complaints to support learning and changes, presenting these in internal forums
  • Work flexibly as part of wider Patient Safety, undertaking duties and activities relevant to level of post to improve the experience of patients and staff

Responsibilities

  • Be an expert in Patient Safety and reviews, techniques and practice, including Systems Engineering Initiative for Patient Safety (SEIPS) and Human Factors
  • Monitor and interpret national guidance and policy in order to ensure that Trust procedures and practice comply or exceed best practice
  • Review patient safety incidents and/or complex complaints, acting as a role model and expert advisor for other staff involved in the reviews ensuring that all reviews are carried out to the highest possible standards
  • Produce high quality reports that identify the system and process factors that led to the incident/complaint occurring, suggesting safety actions for change in practice
  • Analyse themes and patterns from incidents and complaints to support learning and changes, presenting these in internal forums
  • Work flexibly as part of wider Patient Safety, undertaking duties and activities relevant to level of post to improve the experience of patients and staff

FAQs

What is the work schedule for the Patient Safety Reviewer role?

The role is a full-time position consisting of 37.5 hours per week.

Where is the Patient Safety Reviewer position based?

The position is based at the Littlemore Mental Health Centre, with travel required across the Trust directorates.

What are the main responsibilities of the Patient Safety Reviewer?

The main responsibilities include reviewing patient safety incidents and complex complaints, producing high-quality reports, analyzing themes and patterns from incidents, and acting as an expert advisor during reviews.

Is there any travel involved with this position?

Yes, travel is required between various sites across the Trust directorates.

What qualifications are preferred for candidates applying for this role?

Candidates should have excellent analytical and report-writing skills with a background in patient safety or clinical governance.

Will training be provided for the Patient Safety Reviewer role?

Yes, the Trust offers individual and Trust-wide learning and development opportunities for staff.

Are there opportunities for career progression within this role?

Yes, there are excellent opportunities for career progression as part of the Patient Safety team.

What should candidates include in their applications?

Candidates should include details of their qualifications, particularly the years they were gained, and tailor their supporting statement to address the essential criteria found in the job description.

What benefits does Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust offer?

The Trust offers a range of benefits, including annual leave, NHS discounts, a pension scheme, an Employee Assistance Programme, and staff accommodation.

Can candidates discuss the role requirements prior to applying?

Yes, interested candidates are encouraged to reach out for an informal discussion about the role requirements before making a written application.

Providing mental and community health services to a population of 2.5 million people across Bucks, Oxon, Wilts and BaNES

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2011
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust (OHFT) provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes. We focus on delivering care as close to home as possible. As a leading teaching, training and research trust, we have close links to Oxford and Oxford Brookes universities. We are part of the Oxford Academic Health Science Centre, working closely with our university colleagues to translate their findings into clinical care as quickly as possible, enabling people using our services to benefit from the latest advances in healthcare. In Oxfordshire we are the main provider of community health services and deliver these in a range of community and inpatient settings, including eight community hospitals. Our mental health teams provide a range of specialist healthcare in the community and from inpatient settings across the geographic areas of Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Swindon, Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES). We also provide a range of specialised health services that include forensic mental health and eating disorder services across a wider geographic area including support for patients in Berkshire and from Wales.