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Band 8a Deputy Head Of Patient Safety And Risk (London)

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
London
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Band 8a Deputy Head of Patient Safety and Risk Join to apply for the Band 8a Deputy Head of Patient Safety and Risk role at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Band 8a Deputy Head of Patient Safety and Risk Join to apply for the Band 8a Deputy Head of Patient Safety and Risk role at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust The Deputy Head of patient safety and risk is responsible for project managing several workstreams within the patient safety portfolio, working collaboratively with other programme managers and Governance teams, to deliver a variety of service improvement projects. Led by the Head of Patient safety and risk, the Deputy Head of patient safety and risk, is an effective ambassador for the trust, be credible and knowledgeable with the confidence and interpersonal skills to work with clinical, managerial and support staff at all levels across the organisation. The post holder has expertise in programme and project management processes, improvement methodology and have a proactive ‘can do’ approach, be highly motivated and confident in managing challenging and changing workloads. The post holder has excellent written and verbal communication skills and brings a strong customer service approach to their role. The post holder is responsible for the day-to-day management of Patient Safety Events and the overview of all trust safety events. They lead a team to ensure that clinical and non-clinical staff have appropriate access and training. The post holder has a strong working knowledge and experience of implementing and managing risk and safety and will provide advice and support on clinical risk issues. The post holder will work closely with the quality governance, operational and corporate management teams and staff at all levels in the organisation Patient Safety Event Management Administrative Management Responsibility for financial and physical resources The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. 6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top Head of Patient Safety and Risk Email address: Seniority level ~ Employment type Full-time Job function Management and Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust by 2x Online Music Instructor - No Experience Needed Online Music Instructor - No Experience Needed Online Music Instructor - No Experience Needed Online Music Instructor - No Experience Needed Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker Assessment Day - RFH Band 5 Staff Nurse - Rotation Programme Harefield Hospital Band 4 Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT) Apprentice Band 5 A&E Experience nurse with 6 months of acute nursing Part-Time Guitar Tutor – Flexible & Remote Opportunity (UK-wide) Band 6 -Community Rotational Physiotherapist Band 6 - Communications Officer, Communications Band 6 Clinical Research Nurse Royal Brompton Hospital Music Metadata and Asset Delivery Associate Staff Nurse (Band 6) Burdett Coutts Ward Band 5 Staff Nurse - Ambulatory Cancer Care Unit Band 5 Rotational Speech and Language Therapist - Fixed Term We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #

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