Associate Director of Patient Safety

GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an exceptional leader to drive the evolution of patient safety across the organization. The successful candidate will lead various safety initiatives, promote a culture of transparency and collaboration, and engage meaningfully with families and external safety partners to enhance care delivery. This is a strategic role focused on embedding safety standards across all services, offering a unique opportunity to shape the safety culture of an iconic pediatric hospital.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading patient safety initiatives.
• Expertise in risk management and compliance.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead incident response system and health safety initiatives.
• Promote transparency and collaboration within the organization.
• Support engagement with families and safety networks.

Job description

Responsibilities

• o Lead the Trust's patient safety incident response system, including delivery of the PSIRP.
• o Embed the NHS Patient Safety Strategy and PSIRF across all services.
• o Promote transparency, inclusion, and psychological safety across the organisation.
• o Provide expert advice to senior leaders and prepare high-quality assurance papers.
• o Lead and develop the Patient Safety, Compliance and Risk Teams.
• o Drive programmes to reduce avoidable harm.
• o Strengthen learning systems, including thematic reviews and safety training.
• o Support meaningful engagement with families and Patient Safety Partners.
• o Liaise with external bodies including NHSE, ICB and national safety networks.
• o Lead the Future of Patient Safety at GOSH

About GOSH

Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) is a world-renowned centre of excellence, caring for children and young people with rare and complex conditions. As we deliver our ambitious new Trust Strategy, Together We Power Care, we are seeking an exceptional leader to drive the next evolution of patient safety across our organisation. Patient safety sits at the heart of everything we do. Every child, young person, family and staff member deserves the safest possible experience, grounded in learning, transparency and compassion. This strategic role represents a unique opportunity to shape the safety culture of one of the UK's most iconic paediatric hospitals.

Why GOSH?

GOSH is an international centre of excellence in child healthcare, research, and innovation. Our new strategy is built on three pillars: shaping how we care, advancing discovery and innovation and embracing the whole child and family. We are committed to:

• o Creating a culture of connection, collaboration, and belonging.
• o Delivering seamless, holistic care that supports every child's journey.
• o Empowering staff and families to co-design services and drive continuous improvement.
• o Supporting your professional growth through the GOSH Learning Academy and a vibrant, inclusive workplace, We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we'll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.

Commitment

Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women’s networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team. We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.