Clinical Safety Officer

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Bangor; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Job description

Job Overview

The Clinical Safety Officer will provide expert clinical advice / specialist support to the health board, 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.

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

Main duties of the job

The individual will support the development, integration and embedding of the health board’s clinical assurance process which focuses on the patient safety assessment of health board'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 health board and external clinical, technical and project staff to commit time and effort to the risk management/risk assessment process so that health board'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 health board clinical assurance process which focuses on the patient safety assessment of health board's digital, data and technology services in the operational phase of the life cycle.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed Job Description And Main 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

Essential criteria

• Registered Clinician
• Masters Degree or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience
• Leadership or Management qualification

Desirable criteria

• Accredited Clinician

Experience

Essential criteria

• 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 criteria

• 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 criteria

• Highly Developed specialist knowledge of the National Clinical Risk agenda underpinned by theory and experience.
• Proven track record of managing change
• To have up to date Clinical ability to act as a Leader, efficiently manage and motivate staff
• Has knowledge of standards of record keeping & ability to audit this.
• Excellent Communication Skills and IT Skills
• Has established communication & interpersonal skills in communicating highly complex, sensitive or contentious information when there are significant barriers to acceptance or understanding.
• Demonstrates good analytical & reflection skills.
• Has well developed concentration skills which are utilised over long periods of time throughout the working day in managing complex issues
• Has good prioritisation & forward planning skills.
• Demonstrates good leadership skills as well as the ability to be a good team member.
• Is able to cope with change & adjust plans quickly & responsively in the light of new information or changed circumstances.
• Has the ability to focus on key issues relevant to effective service delivery
• Is able to delegate effectively.
• Is able to motivate others to encourage collaborative working to improve service/performance where there may be resistance to change.
• Is able to build confidence in individuals & in the team & contributes to a highly accountable workforce that has a clear vision for the future.
• Motivating, positive & visionary with a firmness of purpose.
• Is a good communicator both orally & in writing & able to take into account issues of great sensitivity.
• Is confident, approachable & commands respect & is able to work effectively with a wide range of staff & users of the service.
• Is prepared to be adaptable & flexible, where & when this is required.
• Is committed to personal development.

Desirable criteria

• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

Other

Essential criteria

• Satisfactory Standard/Enhanced DBS clearance including an/a Adults and Children’s Barred List check

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries
• Hospitals and Health Care