Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) Implementation Lead (12-Month FTC) HYBRID WORKING
Position: PSIRF Implementation Lead
Location: York, with hybrid working
Contract: Fixed-term, 12 months
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced PSIRF Implementation Lead to join the Governance and Quality Assurance Team of an independent health and social care organisation, working under the NHS standard contract.
Role Overview:
The PSIRF Implementation Lead will be responsible for developing, implementing, and embedding the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) across the organisation, ensuring alignment with the strategic aims of the national Patient Safety Strategy. The role will involve leading systemic reviews and driving changes through collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders. Key deliverables will include the Patient Safety Incident Response Plan (PSIRP) and the Patient Safety Incident Policy, in alignment with the national programme.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development, implementation, and embedding of PSIRF within the organisation.
- Ensure PSIRF is proportionate and tailored to the specific needs of a charitable independent health and social care provider.
- Promote safety improvements by embedding systems thinking, human factors, and just culture principles.
- Provide PSIRF expertise to stakeholders, ensuring they can effectively implement the Patient Safety Incident Response Plan.
- Lead the implementation of the LFPSE (Learning from Patient Safety Events) reporting system.
- Plan and facilitate experiential learning events for large and small groups of stakeholders.
- Collaborate with the Learning and Organisational Development Team to ensure training is up to date and reflective of organisational needs.
- Identify opportunities for training, coaching, and mentoring to build capacity for organisational improvement.
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
- Extensive experience in a patient safety role, with a deep understanding of safety improvement approaches.
- Degree-level education or equivalent senior experience in a Health & Social Care-related field.
- Proven success in project management or a qualification in PRINCE2, Agile, or similar methodologies.
- In-depth knowledge of statutory requirements, regulations, and guidance for the Health & Social Care sector.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide solutions.
- Solid understanding of governance, incident response, risk management, and quality and safety improvement frameworks.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary of up to £50,000 per annum.
- 38 days of annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Group life assurance.
- Company pension.
- Nationwide staff discounts on dining, shopping, and more.
- Long service awards and staff recognition.
- Excellent training opportunities, including support for professional qualifications.
- Blue Light Card discounts.
Application:
To apply, please submit your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for more information.