Job summary
- Main area
- Quality & Safety
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- 6 months (Fixed Term / Secondment)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 279-7083786-JUN25
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Trust Wide - Base site flexible and to be agreed
- Town
- Brighton
- Salary
- £46,148 - £52,809 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Patient Safety Investigator
Band 7
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
The specialist division is formed of 13 specialities that operate trust wide with a combination of services within. Within this role you will have the opportunity to work across the whole MDT within the Division to development our patient safety portfolio. This is a new role to compliment the development of a quality and safety team to support the division.
Main duties of the job
The Patient Safety Investigator will investigate patient safety incidents in line with the patient safety incident response framework (PSIRF) and within the framework of Trust policies and processes. The postholder will assist in identifying areas for improvement, recommending actions to drive improvements, and implementing safety protocols.
Patient safety investigators will help foster a culture of safety within the division by focusing on continuous improvement by investigating factors in patient safety incidents; including how human factors, teamwork, tasks, equipment, workspace, culture, and organisational drivers affect behaviour, and recommending improvements.
The role requires a blend of clinical knowledge, analytical skills, and a comprehension of patient safety standards to effectively investigate, conclude and enable improvements and action plans. This will involve engagement of patients and families as well as divisional leadership teams and clinical teams.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for information regarding the details job descriptions and responsibilities relating to this role.
Person specification
Written
Essential criteria
- Professional Registration with a relevant body (Nursing, Social Work, Allied Health Professional)
- Educated to master's level in a relevant (e.g. healthcare, patient safety, human factors, incident investigation) field or hold first degree in a relevant field alongside significant experience in a clinical and / or relevant field of practice Additional specialist training in patient safety incident investigation, clinical risk management or relevant field (e.g. Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch Level 2/3 patient safety investigation training or equivalent) Evidence of continuing professional development Experience in designing and maintaining systems to ensure key actions are delivered on time Experience of complex data analysis and production of reports to a high standard
- Additional specialist training in patient safety incident investigation, clinical risk management or relevant field (e.g. Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch Level 2/3 patient safety investigation training or equivalent)
- Experience of complex data analysis and production of reports to a high standardting and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of Datix and ability to use the system
- Able to train others on use of systems.
- Able to plan complex activities and work with colleagues and stakeholders from a range of professional backgrounds and organisations, including sensitive communication with patients and families
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of leading complex safety investigations
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jazmyn Davies
- Job title
- Divisional Quality & Safety Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07500816529
- Additional information
Please contact via email or telephone for more information
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