Job overview

HSSIB operates under the Health and Care Act 2022 to improve patient safety across England through independent investigations. We work collaboratively across the NHS and wider system to share learning and strengthen investigation capability. We are an independent organisation focused on improving patient safety through expert, systems-based investigations, our reports do not apportion blame or liability; our work identifies learning to make healthcare safer for patients, families and staff.

We have recently launched our new strategy to help us build investigation excellence across healthcare and strengthen the capability of healthcare investigations. We are seeking an experienced Safety Investigator (Trainer) to join our team. This is a unique role combining high-quality investigation with hands-on training to build capability across the healthcare system.

Our team have diverse experience of healthcare and other safety critical industries, bringing new perspectives and a unique mix of clinical and non-clinical input to every aspect of safety investigation. As a Safety Investigator (Trainer), the post holder will work as part of this dynamic team delivering an effective service within a multi-disciplinary Investigations function facilitating, promoting and publicising improvements in the safety of care provision through systems-based investigation methodologies.

Main duties of the job

The core functions of the Safety Investigator (Trainer) are to:
●    Conduct investigations and produce reports that patients, families, carers and staff value, trust and respect, generating findings and recommendations that improve patient safety
●    Act as an exemplar for high-quality investigation across healthcare provision in England, combining expert patient safety investigation with hands-on training to strengthen investigation capability across healthcare organisations
●    Build local capability through real-time learning and modelling of best practice, supporting the development of accessible learning resources from investigation findings and tailoring approaches to sector-specific contexts
●    Facilitate work-based learning and apply adult learning principles to build sustainable investigation capability throughout the healthcare system

Working for our organisation

Our people

In order to be successful in our goal of providing professional, high quality healthcare safety investigations and education to the system we understand our people are at the heart of this. The NHS is building a culture that is positive, compassionate, and inclusive – and we all have our part to play.

As a flexible employer, we want to support you to work in a way that is best for the NHS, our patients and you. Talk to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s a job share, part time, hybrid working or another flexible pattern. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better outcomes. We strive to ensure our people feel trusted, valued and empowered. We’re passionate about nurturing and developing people.

To ensure this we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Important information

Please note that the vacancy may close early if we receive sufficient applications to shortlist before the advertised closing date.