Clinical Safety Officer

Job summary

The Clinical Safety Officer will provide expert clinical advice / specialist support to the Welsh Ambulance Service University NHS Trust (WAST), on issues relating to clinical risk management / patient safety assessment associated with the boards Digital, Data and Technology services for procurement, design & development, implementation of third-party systems and operational life cycle.

Main duties of the job

The individual will support the development, integration and embedding of the Trust's clinical assurance process which focuses on the patient safety assessment of Trust's digital, data and technology services at the design, development and final testing phases before they are handed over to the service for operational use.

The post holder will be pro-active in deploying and motivating the Trust and external clinical, technical and project staff to commit time and effort to the risk management/risk assessment process so that Trust's products can be signed off as fit for use in real operational and clinical environments.

The individual will also support the development, integration and embedding of the Trust's clinical assurance process which focuses on the patient safety assessment of digital, data and technology services in the operational phase of the life cycle.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

#RemarkablePeople

Our workforce is made up of over 4,000 remarkable people who contribute to the delivery of world-class patient care across Wales, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Whether you work in a patient-facing role or within our range of support services, the work that you do enables us to provide high quality care, wherever and whenever we're needed.

The Trust recognises the need for its workforce to represent the diversity of the population it serves across the whole of Wales and seeks to create an environment where diversity is celebrated and inclusivity matters. We are also keen to break down any barriers into the Trust, and would encourage applications from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ communities and disability groups.

Careers within the Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust are diverse and varied, with opportunities arising right across the service. Whatever your skills and background, you're sure to find a career with us which is fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding.

In line with the Trust's Starting Salary Procedure, all applicants will start at the bottom of the band for the position applied for, but can apply for a higher salary if they have previous experience relevant to the position.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential
  • Registered Clinician
  • Master's degree or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience
  • Leadership or Management qualification
Desirable
  • Accredited Clinician (Clinical Safety)

Experience

Essential
  • Substantial NHS experience working at a senior level in a risk management related role
  • Has experience in multi-agency liaison and collaborative & partnership working
  • Human Resource issues such as Recruitment & Retention, Appraisal, Performance Management, Sickness absence, Annual leave etc
Desirable
  • Experience of undertaking complex investigations including root cause analysis
  • Has experience in working in healthcare information technology field
  • Has experience in contributing to policy, planning & service development

Skills and Attributes

Essential
  • Highly Developed specialist knowledge of the National Clinical Risk agenda underpinned by theory and experience
  • To have up to date Clinical ability to act as a Leader, efficiently manage and motivate staff
  • Excellent Communication Skills and IT Skills
  • Demonstrates good analytical & reflection skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name

Welsh Ambulance NHS Trust

Address

Pan Wales

St Asaph, Cwmbran, Swansea

LL17 0RS


Employer's website

https://www.ambulance.wales.nhs.uk/en/5

Company
Welsh Ambulance NHS Trust
Location
St Asaph, Cwmbran, Swansea, United Kingdom LL17 0RS
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£48527.00 - £55532.00 a year
Posted
Company
Welsh Ambulance NHS Trust
Location
St Asaph, Cwmbran, Swansea, United Kingdom LL17 0RS
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£48527.00 - £55532.00 a year
Posted