Patient Safety Investigator and Inquest Assistant

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust; Dartford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Patient Safety Investigator to enhance patient care and safety initiatives. This role involves managing incidents, conducting investigations, and delivering essential training on patient safety frameworks. By joining this dynamic team, you will play a crucial role in improving services and patient experiences across various healthcare settings. If you are passionate about patient safety and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting investigations under PSIRF.
• Passion for supporting patient safety and enhancing patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient safety incidents in line with PSIRF.
• Coordinate investigations and case reviews to foster learning.

Skills

Investigation under PSIRF

Understanding of SEIPS framework

Patient safety advocacy

Training delivery

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated Patient Safety Investigator to join our Patient Safety Team, with additional responsibilities supporting inquests. The successful candidate will promote and advance the patient safety agenda across the Trust.

You will support the daily management of patient safety incident processes and oversee investigations of incidents within the Trust, in accordance with the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF).

The role involves leading and contributing to Trust training on patient safety initiatives. This position offers an opportunity to positively influence patient care, improve services, and enhance patient and carer experiences.

Applicants should have experience conducting investigations under PSIRF and demonstrate an understanding of the Systems Engineering Initiative for Patient Safety (SEIPS) framework. A passion for supporting patient safety and the patient experience is essential.

The Post Holder will:

1. Manage patient safety incidents in line with PSIRF.
2. Conduct initial response reviews to determine appropriate incident responses.
3. Ensure involvement of service users, families, staff, and third parties in response processes.
4. Coordinate investigations, case reviews, and learning events to foster learning from incidents.
5. Support and prepare witnesses for inquests, attend inquests, and record proceedings when required.
6. Deliver training on Patient Safety Incident Response and SEIPS to staff.

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust provides a wide range of healthcare services across community and secure settings, employing over 4,300 staff across numerous sites in the South of England, including London boroughs and prison healthcare services.

Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care, guided by our core values:

• We’re Kind
• We’re Fair
• We Listen
• We Care

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Caroline Le Milliere
Patient Safety Incident Lead
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]