As part of our internal re-organisation to strengthen the support to the newly created care group structure of Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, we are looking to recruit an experienced
Deputy Director Safer Care.
The post holders will work in partnership and will work closely with the Care Group leadership structures, and wider trust to create an environment which promotes and supports safety for our patients, staff and visitors ensures we are providing right care for the right patients and that service users and their carers experience is captured understood and responded to.
To ensure that key safety management functions are implemented and embedded throughout NSFT, which is instrumental in reducing harm and maximises learning, and by so doing positively influences the Trust's position which provides the greatest level of assurance in relation to the Care Quality Commission (CQC), National Health Service England (NHSE), NHS Resolution (NHSR) and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
Main duties of the job
To work with the Director of Safer Care (patient safety and safeguarding) and Chief Nurse in taking forward the strategic and corporate agenda for Patient Safety Incident Reporting Framework (PSIRF). Develop strong engagement with staff and patients, to help grow the understanding of safer care in order to inform and measure future improvement.
To ensure that patient experience & intelligence from safety incidents informs future plans for service redesign and service improvement via a network of patient experts including Patient Safety Partners.
To promote equality and diversity in all aspects of service delivery.
As the senior leader for safer care in the organisation, the post holder will work with many people who already have specific patient safety responsibilities and they will support the Director of Safer Care (patient safety and safeguarding) in supporting and overseeing work to make patient safety a core element of training for every member of staff in the Trust.
About us
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us?
We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk?
The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Some of the benefits you can expect:
NHS pension a comprehensive in house & external training programmes career progression starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays) staff physio service NHS discounts and many more.
Interview dates are yet to be set you will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Experience at senior manager or nursing level in mental health
Desirable
Project management experience
Qualifications
Essential
Registered Nurse Educated to master's or equivalent level, or equivalent experience of working at a senior level Strong evidence of continuing personal & professional development Knowledge of specialist patient safety, human factors and quality improvement experience developed through practical experience, post graduate training or short courses Leadership qualification and/or experience at a senior role within health care
Desirable
QI coach/qualification
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address
County Hall
Martineau Lane
Norwich
NR8 5BE
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
246-COR6863069 #J-18808-Ljbffr
Deputy Director Safer Care.
The post holders will work in partnership and will work closely with the Care Group leadership structures, and wider trust to create an environment which promotes and supports safety for our patients, staff and visitors ensures we are providing right care for the right patients and that service users and their carers experience is captured understood and responded to.
To ensure that key safety management functions are implemented and embedded throughout NSFT, which is instrumental in reducing harm and maximises learning, and by so doing positively influences the Trust's position which provides the greatest level of assurance in relation to the Care Quality Commission (CQC), National Health Service England (NHSE), NHS Resolution (NHSR) and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
Main duties of the job
To work with the Director of Safer Care (patient safety and safeguarding) and Chief Nurse in taking forward the strategic and corporate agenda for Patient Safety Incident Reporting Framework (PSIRF). Develop strong engagement with staff and patients, to help grow the understanding of safer care in order to inform and measure future improvement.
To ensure that patient experience & intelligence from safety incidents informs future plans for service redesign and service improvement via a network of patient experts including Patient Safety Partners.
To promote equality and diversity in all aspects of service delivery.
As the senior leader for safer care in the organisation, the post holder will work with many people who already have specific patient safety responsibilities and they will support the Director of Safer Care (patient safety and safeguarding) in supporting and overseeing work to make patient safety a core element of training for every member of staff in the Trust.
About us
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us?
We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk?
The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Some of the benefits you can expect:
NHS pension a comprehensive in house & external training programmes career progression starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays) staff physio service NHS discounts and many more.
Interview dates are yet to be set you will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Experience at senior manager or nursing level in mental health
Desirable
Project management experience
Qualifications
Essential
Registered Nurse Educated to master's or equivalent level, or equivalent experience of working at a senior level Strong evidence of continuing personal & professional development Knowledge of specialist patient safety, human factors and quality improvement experience developed through practical experience, post graduate training or short courses Leadership qualification and/or experience at a senior role within health care
Desirable
QI coach/qualification
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address
County Hall
Martineau Lane
Norwich
NR8 5BE
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
246-COR6863069 #J-18808-Ljbffr
