Patient Safety Advisor - Poole, United Kingdom - Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
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Poole, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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The Patient Safety Advisor role is to support and promote patient safety across the Trust. This post will specialise in Falls Prevention across the Trust.

This role is 22.5 hours per week.


The post holder is expected to have close professional relationships with all clinical services to support the recognition and understanding of patient safety frameworks.

The role will draw on existing models for improvement and assurance; and through working across the Nursing, Therapies and Quality directorate support innovation for sustainable and effective change.


Employment in this post requires an Enhanced and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.

Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Attend and present at The Trust Falls Steering Group.

Review Policy relating to falls.

Deliver Falls training.

Contribute to the formulation and maintenance of Trust frameworks to support assurance in the delivery of clinically safe services.

Support Trust directorate leads in the promotion and understanding of the relevance of national safety standards to clinical practice.


Work in collaboration with all teams in the Nursing, Therapies and Quality Directorate to support assurance in the delivery of safe, quality care and provide specialist support where identified.

Support the Trust Patient Safety Specialist in the delivery of the NHS National Patient Safety Strategy.


At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services.

We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019.

It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference.

Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.


Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people.

We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity.

We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.


Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know.

And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

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