Head of Patient Safety - Doncaster, United Kingdom - Cheswold Park Hospital

Cheswold Park Hospital
Cheswold Park Hospital
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Doncaster, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Position:
Head of Patient Safety &

Clinical Security Level:
Band 8

Equivalent Hours: 37.5 Flexible Over Five Days Reports to: Chief Nurse Responsible for: Location: Cheswold Park Hospital and Associated Premises Main Role Purpose Responsibility for the development and implementation of therapeutic security practices within Cheswold Park Hospital and Associated premises.

This specifically includes relational and procedural security.

To Lead on specific quality improvement work supporting the patient safety agenda to improve patient safety across all wards and premises associated with Cheswold Park Hospital The post holder will work in conjunction with the Leadership team across the organisation to develop and provide specialist training to all clinical and non-clinical staff to further enhance the skills of the workforce in all areas of the Hospital and Associated premises Main Duties/Responsibilities In conjunction with the Chief Nurse lead on the implementation of the Patient Safety Strategy within Cheswold Park Hospital and associated premises Provide expert advice and support to staff across Cheswold Park Hospital and associated premises on Patient Safety matters Have oversight of compliance with Duty of Candour statutory requirements within Cheswold Park Hospital and associated premises Promoting collaboration and transfer of best practice within the hospital ensuring lessons learned Have oversight of and where appropriate, lead on incident de-briefs relevant to all patient safety and therapeutic security breaches Lead on Ligature risk assessment across the Hospital and support wards to implement resultant action plans Lead on Patient Safety & Clinical Security reporting processes for the Executive Leadership Team to ensure these are effective and promote a positive reporting culture within Cheswold Park Hospital and associated premises Oversee the provision of patient safety data and information at an organisational level Have oversight of the quality improvements that are ongoing in across the hospital and associated premises relating to all aspects of patient safety and clinical security Lead on the provision of benchmarking submissions for patient safety Lead on the development and review of all relevant policies within the time frames set Advise Managers on the modification and improvement of therapeutic security practices using the results from clinical audit ensuring that the highest possible standards are maintained To participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in initiating, implementing and evaluating operational policies and clinical practice against agreed criteria Develop and Provide specialist training to staff and students in all aspects of Patient Safety and Clinical Security Develop and deliver an induction training package for all new starters at Cheswold Park Hospital and associated premises on Patient Safety and Clinical Security Contribute to the review and development of policies related to the role within Cheswold Park Hospital and associated premises Undertake all mandatory training The role can be physically demanding and there is a requirement for all ward-based staff to be able to undertake physical intervention training; and to be able to utilise these skills post training.

Human Resources To support the Human Resources department with all investigations and disciplinaries relating to Patient Safety and Clinical Security and implement and lessons learned Maintain a professional position at all times Health and Safety Attend all Health and Safety updates and training required as part of hospital statutory training.

Assist in the maintenance of physical security and safety through regular monitoring and checks.

Actively undertake responsibility for the Health, Safety and Welfare of him/herself and other employees in accordance with legislation and specific Policies and Procedures.

General The above principle accountabilities are not exhaustive and may vary without changing the character of the job or level of responsibility.

The above duties will involve having access to information of a confidential nature.

Adherence to the Data Protection Act and Caldicott principles must be maintained at all times.
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