Job Description: The Patient Safety Incident Investigator is a member of the Maternity Governance Team. This role will be responsible for supporting the Patient Safety Incident Lead in the governance of patient safety related incidents, risks and associated programmes of work. The post holder will be responsible for implementing core requirements in relation to patient safety incident management. The Patient Safety Incident Manager will act as an expert advisor and investigator in regard to patient safety incident investigations. This is in support of positively impacting organisational learning and culture. The post holder will play a key role in assisting the Maternity Governance Team in ensuring effective systems and processes for incident reporting and management are developed, maintained and monitored and that accurate information is available to meet internal and external requirements Job Responsibilities: Process routine enquiries and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner, including drafting of letters, and drafting of incident report templates under the guidance of the Patient Safety Incident Lead. Maintain accurate administrative systems for all files, both manual and electronic. Prepare and organise paperwork for meetings, interviews, training and educational sessions. Receive telephone calls and personal visitors to the Team and handle patient safety enquiries acting on the post holder’s own initiative, or recognising the need for senior input. In addition to the key job responsibilities detailed in this job description all employees at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust are expected to comply with the general duties detailed below: To maintain a clean, safe environment, ensuring adherence to the Trust’s standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control. The post holder is accountable for minimising the risks of infections and for the implementation of the Code of Practice for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections as outlined in the Health Act 2006. This includes receiving assurance of risk and embedding evidence based practice into daily routines of all staff. Nottingham University Hospitals is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment. All staff have an individual responsibility for creating accurate records of their work and for making entries into and managing all NHS records effectively in line with the Health Record Keeping Policy and other Health Records and Corporate Records Management policies and procedures in order to meet the Trust’s legal, regulatory and accountability requirements. To take reasonable care to prevent injury to themselves or others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. To co-operate fully in discharging the Trust policies and procedures with regard to health and safety matters. To immediately report to their manager any shortcomings in health and safety procedures and practice. To report any accidents or dangerous incidents to their immediate manager and safety representative as early as possible and submit a completed accident/incident form. To use protective clothing and equipment where provided. Whilst the aim of the Trust is to promote a co-operative and constructive view of health and safety concerns in the organisation, all staff must be aware that a wilful or irresponsible disregard for safety matters may give rise to disciplinary proceedings. To actively participate in governance activities to ensure that the highest standards of care and business conduct are achieved. Job Requirements: Leading and coordinating Serious Incident Investigations Experience of managing patient experience/ clinical incidents including serious incidents. Experience of HSIB Job Details: Company: NUH Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: Cambridge, GB Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here getyourvacancy.com
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