Patient Safety Partner

at  Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Skills and experience Understanding of and broad interest in patient safety. Ability to communicate your view and feedback about patient safety reports, polices and guidelines. Ability to understand and evaluate a range of information and evidence. Confidence to communicate well verbally with senior leaders about strategic issues, as an advocate for patient safety.
Ability to provide a patient, carer, or lay perspective and to put forward views on behalf of the wider community/groups of patients (not own opinion only). Experience of championing health improvements; able to be a critical friend. Interaction with multiple stakeholders including NHS staff, voluntary sector and community groups e.g. Health watch and patient user groups Experience of working in partnership with healthcare organisations or programmes.
Sound judgement and an ability to be objective. Personal integrity and commitment to openness, inclusiveness and high standards. Training There is a requirement for Patient Safety Partners to be trained in patient safety knowledge when needs are identified and training is available. Where possible and appropriate this training will be with staff.
Mandatory training may also be required, including in one or more of the following: Patient Safety Syllabus Information governance Equality and diversity Safeguarding level 1 Infection prevention including hand hygiene. Further training will be available to PSPs to support them to be effective in their role. What support will you receive? You will have a named person who will meet you regularly to discuss your experience and tackle any concerns.
We will reimburse expenses for reasonable out of pocket expenses in accordance with the relevant Trust policies. Personal Adhere to the principles of the PSP agreement. Inform relevant person if unable to attend meetings or undertake any other identified activities. Communication Report any safety incidents to staff.
Ensure that patient confidentiality is always maintained. Equality and diversity Have an understanding of individual patients needs; consideration for cultural and religious requirements. Act in accordance with trusts policy and procedures. General This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service.
Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and his/her manager. All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure. You must never undertake any duties that are outside your area of skill or knowledge level. If you are unsure you must seek clarification from a more senior member of staff.
Additional Information This post will be subject to an enhanced disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. For more information regarding the DBS please access the following web site, www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

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