Patient Safety and Compliance Manager

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Patient Safety and Compliance Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Patient Safety & Compliance Manager to join our Clinical Governance Team here at The London Clinic, based in Marylebone, London (W1G 6JA).

We are offering a competitive inclusive salary range of £60,848 - £71,495 per annum.

Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest private hospitals, with 8 state-of-the-art facilities located in the heart of London's medical community around Harley Street. We have circa 1350 employees, and we are dedicated to providing our patients with expert, individualised treatment and care. We cover a comprehensive range of services, including complex medical and surgical procedures plus a range of cancer services. The London Clinic has a supportive and warm working culture where your contribution is valued, and you can help us deliver our three core values of "We go further", "We work as one" and "We personalise care."

Job Profile

The Patient Safety Manager will provide strong leadership in patient safety across the organisation, ensuring that patient safety is a top priority and implemented in line with national guidance and the Clinic's strategy.

Reporting to the Head of Clinical Governance, the postholder will play a key role in ensuring that patient safety processes are robust and compliance is maintained with both regulatory and statutory obligations. They will work to embed the patient safety plan and support continuous quality improvement and patient outcomes through initiatives, including the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF).

In this management role, the postholder will provide assurance to the Board and regulators by fostering a high quality approach to patient safety throughout the organisation. They will also deputise for the Head of Clinical Governance when required, ensuring seamless oversight of patient safety operations. The role will also involve;

• Provide line management to the Patient Safety Team.
• Offer professional leadership, advice and support in relation to patient safety and compliance.
• Deputise for the Head of Clinical Governance when required, providing guidance on all aspects of patient safety.
• Oversee the patient safety incident process, ensuring quality, timely investigations, reporting and patient safety improvement.
• Provide expert knowledge on incident management, human factors analysis and patient safety improvement.
• Lead the Mortality & Morbidity process, ensuring adherence to national guidance.
• Manage the implementation of NHS England's Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF), ensuring appropriate levels of investigation and grading.

Skills & Experience

• Registered General Nurse or Healthcare Professional.
• Ideally post-graduate in clinical or healthcare governance, or evidence of continuing professional development
• Experience within a governance or patient safety role within a clinical setting, including the management of incidents and events.
• Experience of driving patient safety and the associated strategies.
• Knowledge of health services and the delivery of health care.
• Understanding and knowledge of root cause analysis investigations.
• Experience of training staff.

The London Clinic has charitable status which is fundamental to our identity and how we operate, enabling our teams to invest in treatments, technology and facilities that benefit our patients, staff and the wider community.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy then please contact a member of our recruitment team.

The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.