Patient Safety Reviewer

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

Oct 15, 2024

Applications are closed

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

Requirements

We're looking for candidates who meet the following job requirements:
Expert in Patient Safety and reviews, techniques and practice, including Systems Engineering Initiative for Patient Safety (SEIPS) and Human Factors
Ability to monitor and interpret national guidance and policy in order to ensure that Trust procedures and practice comply or exceed best practice
Experience in reviewing 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
Skill in producing high quality reports that identify the system and process factors that led to the incident/complaint occurring, suggesting safety actions for change in practice
Capability to analyse themes and patterns from incidents and complaints to support learning and changes, presenting these in internal forums
Flexibility to work 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 working hours for the Patient Safety Reviewer position?

The working hours for this position are full-time at 37.5 hours per week.

Where is the Patient Safety Reviewer position based?

The position is based at the Littlemore Mental Health Centre.

Will travel be required for this job?

Yes, travel is required across the Trust directorates.

What qualifications are necessary for this role?

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

What are the main responsibilities of the Patient Safety Reviewer?

Main responsibilities include reviewing patient safety incidents and complex complaints, producing high-quality reports, analyzing themes and patterns, and ensuring compliance with national guidance and policy.

What kind of team will I be working with?

You will be part of a small, collaborative team of 8 people, working closely with clinical staff and patient/family members.

Are there opportunities for career progression within the Trust?

Yes, there are excellent opportunities for career progression and individual learning and development.

How many days of annual leave do employees receive?

Employees receive 27 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, which rises to 33 days with continuous service.

Who can I contact for further details or informal visits regarding this job?

You can contact Victoria Harte, the Patient Safety Service Manager, at victoria.harte@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk or call 07917 750730. If she is unavailable, you can reach out to Lucy Betts at lucy.betts@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk.

What types of incidents will be reviewed in this role?

The role primarily involves reviewing self-harm and suspected suicide incidents, along with other patient safety incidents and complex complaints.

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

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.