Clinical Safety Manager

NHS; Harlow; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job description

Job summary

Overall responsibility for the management of the Datix system and co-ordination of the serious incident processes.

Act as a central point of expertise to advise and support the Healthcare Groups in managing incidents reporting processes, escalation and external reporting.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Safety Manager is an experienced senior practitioner with clinical expertise who is able to interact with all levels of clinical and management teams.

Co-ordinates the incident process, including liaison with external bodies such as the Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Trust Corporate and Divisional teams, acting as key point of contact to support appropriate and timely reporting in line with local and national guidelines.

Overall responsibility for the management of the Datix incident reporting system; an expert user facilitating training and access for end users.

Key point of contact for designated Corporate / Divisional teams; providing cover and support for these groups outside of direct remit when the identified lead is not available.

Line management responsibility for the Clinical Safety Team/ or provision of cover and support in the absence of line manager

Overall responsibility for the co-ordination and facilitation of the Incident Management Group (IMG) and Patient Safety Incident Assurance Panel (PSIAP) meetings to ensure completion of process and supporting corporate team to manage their incidents.

Expert resource to provide advice on Clinical Safety Management initiatives within the Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust.

About us

This is an exciting time for the Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust. We are on a digital transformation journey leading us to our brand new hospital.

We believe that our people are our greatest asset. That's why we invest in continuous learning, career development, and personal growth. From nurses to administrators, everyone has a role to play in our success story.

Date posted

23 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year 5% high cost minimum payment of £1,192 and maximum of £2,011

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

292-6873845-CORP-A

Job locations

Internal vacancy bulletin

Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Kao Park, Harlow

CM17 9NF

Job description Job responsibilities

Be an expert Datix user and a specialist in incident investigation techniques and maintain the incident management process ensuring that Corporate and Divisional teams comply with National and local incident reporting policy.

Organise the twice weekly Incident Management Group (IMG) and twice monthly Patient Safety Incident Assurance Panel (PSIAP).

Act as key link between Divisional teams and the Integrated Care Board (ICB) on all incident related matters and be responsible for communicating with the ICB when incidents occur that meet our PSIAP Framework criteria.

Monitor the incidents under investigation; including support and feedback to Divisions and lead investigators to ensure an appropriate standard of written reports, timely review, reporting and monitoring of Action Plan tracker.

Liaise with appropriate internal and external stakeholders to support realisation of key actions arising from IMG / PSIAP.

Monitor non-externally reportable significant incidents including support and feedback to Divisions and lead investigators to ensure an appropriate standard of written reports, timely review, reporting and monitoring of action plans.

Overall responsibility for the development, management and analysis of information from the Datix system; facilitating key individuals to retrieve quality data on a daily basis

Act as a clinical resource for the divisional Quality and Safety teams and, in the absence of the Patient Safety Specialist, be the main point of contact for clinical advice/support.

Establish mechanisms to bring together key clinical information into trends and support the Patient Safety Specialist in making recommendations for improvement or change to minimise risk.

Be responsible for the provision of monthly reports on incident status and themes, for key internal and external groups.

Working with the Patient Safety specialist, support the development, quality assurance and delivery of Trust Induction Training on relevant incident reporting and safety; including regular updating of package to reflect current policy and legislation.

Job description Job responsibilities

Be an expert Datix user and a specialist in incident investigation techniques and maintain the incident management process ensuring that Corporate and Divisional teams comply with National and local incident reporting policy.

Organise the twice weekly Incident Management Group (IMG) and twice monthly Patient Safety Incident Assurance Panel (PSIAP).

Act as key link between Divisional teams and the Integrated Care Board (ICB) on all incident related matters and be responsible for communicating with the ICB when incidents occur that meet our PSIAP Framework criteria.

Monitor the incidents under investigation; including support and feedback to Divisions and lead investigators to ensure an appropriate standard of written reports, timely review, reporting and monitoring of Action Plan tracker.

Liaise with appropriate internal and external stakeholders to support realisation of key actions arising from IMG / PSIAP.

Monitor non-externally reportable significant incidents including support and feedback to Divisions and lead investigators to ensure an appropriate standard of written reports, timely review, reporting and monitoring of action plans.

Overall responsibility for the development, management and analysis of information from the Datix system; facilitating key individuals to retrieve quality data on a daily basis

Act as a clinical resource for the divisional Quality and Safety teams and, in the absence of the Patient Safety Specialist, be the main point of contact for clinical advice/support.

Establish mechanisms to bring together key clinical information into trends and support the Patient Safety Specialist in making recommendations for improvement or change to minimise risk.

Be responsible for the provision of monthly reports on incident status and themes, for key internal and external groups.

Working with the Patient Safety specialist, support the development, quality assurance and delivery of Trust Induction Training on relevant incident reporting and safety; including regular updating of package to reflect current policy and legislation.

Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential

• A registered clinical practitioner (NMC/HPC).
• Education to Masters level qualification (or equivalent demonstrable experience in a relevant healthcare related area of practice)
• Expert working knowledge of clinical safety incidents and reporting.
• Prior clinical governance or other relevant experience in an NHS or similar environment.

Desirable

• Expert working knowledge of current Never Events Framework and current lists
• Expert working knowledge of current Never Events Framework and current lists

Qualifications Essential

• Management qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Education to Masters level qualification (or equivalent demonstrable experience in a relevant healthcare related area of practice)

Experience Essential

• Prior clinical governance or other relevant experience in an NHS or similar environment.
• Expert working knowledge of incident investigation methods and the Patient Safety Incident Response Process and Duty of Candour process
• Ability to understand and explain key quality and safety information to a wide range of people

Desirable

• Significant experience in the design and implementation of training sessions /presentations and demonstrable ability to undertake training
• Expert working knowledge of current Never Events Framework and current lists

Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential

• A registered clinical practitioner (NMC/HPC).
• Education to Masters level qualification (or equivalent demonstrable experience in a relevant healthcare related area of practice)
• Expert working knowledge of clinical safety incidents and reporting.
• Prior clinical governance or other relevant experience in an NHS or similar environment.

Desirable

• Expert working knowledge of current Never Events Framework and current lists
• Expert working knowledge of current Never Events Framework and current lists

Qualifications Essential

• Management qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Education to Masters level qualification (or equivalent demonstrable experience in a relevant healthcare related area of practice)

Experience Essential

• Prior clinical governance or other relevant experience in an NHS or similar environment.
• Expert working knowledge of incident investigation methods and the Patient Safety Incident Response Process and Duty of Candour process
• Ability to understand and explain key quality and safety information to a wide range of people

Desirable

• Significant experience in the design and implementation of training sessions /presentations and demonstrable ability to undertake training
• Expert working knowledge of current Never Events Framework and current lists

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Internal vacancy bulletin

Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Kao Park, Harlow

CM17 9NF

Employer's website

https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Internal vacancy bulletin

Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Kao Park, Harlow

CM17 9NF

Employer's website

https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)