PCCU B6 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse

TN United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS teaching trust as a Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse, where you will play a pivotal role in enhancing patient safety and governance. This position involves working closely with senior management to evaluate incidents, coordinate safety meetings, and ensure a culture of open reporting. Your contributions will directly impact the quality of care provided, making a difference in the lives of patients. If you are passionate about patient safety and have a commitment to excellence in clinical governance, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in incident evaluation and management in a clinical setting.
• Strong understanding of patient safety protocols and governance.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate incidents and coordinate safety meetings.
• Collaborate with various departments for effective communication.

Skills

Incident Management

Patient Safety

Communication Skills

Governance Support

Education

Nursing Degree

Relevant Clinical Experience

Job description

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PCCU B6 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse, Headington Quarry

Client:

Oxford University Hospitals

Location:

Headington Quarry, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

76613a64a06c

Job Views:

3

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Job overview

This role involves working closely with the Senior Patient Safety Advisor, Patient Safety Manager, Head of Clinical Governance, and Deputy Chief Medical Officers to identify and manage incidents, participate in weekly meetings, and consider learning response options under the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF). The appointee will collaborate with colleagues across the Trust to ensure systems support a culture of open reporting and investigation. Responsibilities include supporting divisional governance teams, developing and delivering training, and reviewing learning outcomes to identify systemic issues and prevent reoccurrences. The post-holder will work under the guidance of the Senior Patient Safety Advisor.

If shortlisted for an interview, the process includes:

• A technical interview
• A values-based interview
• A short test

Main duties of the job

As previously described, including incident evaluation, managing safety meetings, maintaining logs, liaising with various departments, and ensuring effective communication and documentation related to patient safety.

Specific Responsibilities

• Evaluate the impact of incidents.
• Coordinate weekly Safety, Learning & Improvement Conversation (SLIC), including agenda setting, administration, and documentation.
• Attend patient safety response meetings twice weekly and document outcomes.
• Maintain investigation logs.
• Collaborate with Legal Services, Complaints, Tissue Viability, and others for effective communication about incidents.
• Participate in weekly triangulation meetings involving legal cases, safeguarding, and feedback.
• Ensure communication with local Health & Safety regarding incident reporting.
• Coordinate with NHS England and other bodies to share documents and respond to FOI requests.
• Provide evidence for Duty of Candour compliance.

Working for our organisation

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a leading NHS teaching trust providing extensive clinical services and medical education. It comprises four hospitals, including the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, and Horton General Hospital. Our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement, and excellence guide our commitment to high-quality care and professional relationships. We strive to deliver compassionate excellence that centers on patient needs and safety.