Patient Safety & Learning Lead

Department: Patient Safety

Band 7 �43,742 - �50,056 pro rata

Hours: 30 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

This is an exciting time at the Trust as we implement the new Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) which has replaced the Serious Incident Framework (2015) and represents a significant shift in the way the NHS responds to patient safety incidents. PSIRF supports the development and maintenance of an effective patient safety incident response system that integrates four key aims: Compassionate engagement and involvement of those affected by patient safety incidents: Patients, Families and Staff. Application of a range of system-based approached to learning from patient safety incidents (using the Systems Engineering Initiative for Patient Safety or SEIPS model). Considered and proportionate responses to patient safety incidents Supportive oversight focused on strengthening response system functioning and improvement (quality improvement).

Interview date: 1st July 2024

Main duties of the job

The Patient Safety & Learning Lead is a new role that is crucial in ensuring that the PSIRF standards that direct the management of patient safety incidents and the guidelines for meeting the statutory duty of candour and learning from deaths are fully implemented.

This is a highly visible role, working with the Heads of Patient Safety to provide specialist advice, direction and support to Trust colleagues and will provide an excellent opportunity to enhance previous experience in patient safety and incident management.

This is a key role working across the Trust to lead, enable and facilitate the provision of safe, effective research-based care to be provided to patients. The post holder will work closely on all aspects of patient safety in line with the national Patient Safety Strategy and Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) alongside staff in every professional discipline.

About us

Our staff are the happiest NHS staff MKUH staff scored highest for 'I look forward to coming to work' (NHS Staff Survey 2023).

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible workingopportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description for further details

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Understanding of confidentiality/Data Protection/legal issues/ Information Governance issues

Desirable

• RGN or other professional healthcare qualification
• Working towards a Quality Improvement qualification
• PSIRF, national clinical governance agenda and strategies for continuous quality improvement
• Risk Management Qualification
• Knowledge of Incident Investigation methods under PSIRF
• Understanding of NPSA/NHS England/Monitor governance requirements

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working at a senior level in the NHS
• Experience of Patient Safety, Risk Management and Clinical Governance
• Project Management skills and experience
• Experience of developing and delivering training programmes
• Advanced IT skills i.e. PowerPoint/Excel/ Word & Access
• Experience of implementing change in a clinical setting

Desirable

• Experience of implementing change in a clinical setting
• Awareness of external assessment process e.g. CQC inspections
• Experience in statistical analysis
• Experience of clinical audit

Skills

Essential

• Ability to manage projects demonstrating excellent organisational and administration skills and delivery of objectives
• Good numerical, analytical and problem- solving skills
• Able to effectively manage and prioritise own workload
• Ability to make decisions but with sound judgement about reporting up the line
• Ability to drive through high quality standards and manage change effectively
• High level IT skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and databases
• Able to interpret and analyse data and present to all levels of Trust personnel

Desirable

• An understanding of the current issues relating to patient safety, risk management and governance within the NHS
• Previous use of administration tools to develop systems to organisational requirements

Personal and people development

Essential

• Ability to influence, negotiate, motivate and enthuse.
• Effective organisational skills
• Ability to work flexibly and using own initiative

Communication

Essential

• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Ability to analyse, interpret and communicate key and complex issues.
• Well-developed report writing skills

Specific requirements

Essential

• Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
• Good attendance record
• Commitment to quality patient care

Employer details

Employer name

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Risk Management (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

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