Patient Safety Partner Volunteer

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare trust is looking for a Patient Safety Partner Volunteer. This role involves supporting patient safety governance, monitoring compliance, and engaging in design for safer healthcare. Ideal candidates will possess good listening skills and the ability to communicate effectively in various situations. Strong judgment and the capacity to maintain patient confidentiality are essential. Training and networking opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Warm, friendly, and professional approach.
• Ability to engage in patient safety governance.
• Experience with patient safety processes desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance monitoring for patient safety.
• Actively participate in safety design at all levels.
• Report safety incidents promptly.
• Support clinical audits as necessary.

Skills

Good listening skills

Confidence to communicate

Ability to understand information

Sound judgement

Job description

Patient Safety Partner Volunteer

The closing date is 03 December 2025

Be part of the patient safety governance in the Trust - e.g. support compliance monitoring and how safety issues should be addressed and providing appropriate challenge to ensure learning and change - and in the development and implementation of relevant strategy and policy.

Be actively involved in the design of safer healthcare at all levels in the organisation.

Act as an advocate for patient safety.

Support the Trusts patient safety governance processes.

• Support learning lessons and ensure they are implemented and evaluated.

Main duties of the job

General Responsibilities

Communicate well in writing and read comprehensive reports.

Confidence and ability to communicate in a wide range of matters.

Ability to understand a range of information and evidence.

Support clinical audits relating to patient safety as necessary.

Display sound judgement and the ability to be objective.

To attend PSP support meetings and training events.

Support and guide new PSPs where required.

Take part in PSP networks to receive peer support and share learning.

Report any safety incidents to staff.

Ensure that patient confidentiality is always maintained.

Adhere to the principles of the PSP agreement.

Inform relevant person if unable to attend meetings or undertake another identified task.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected. We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services. We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below: To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website: https://workwithrdash.co.uk/ We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more: https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q The main terms and conditions of service can be found here: https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.

***If you require any support with applications or submitting any information, please contact [e-mail] for details of drop-in support sessions with the Volunteer team***

Person Specification

• Good listening skills with a warm, friendly and professional approach.
• Confidence and ability to communicate in a wide range of matters.
• Ability to understand a range of information and evidence.
• Display sound judgement and the ability to be objective.

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.

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT