Contract Requirement
Patient Safety & Risk Advisor
Venn Group are currently working with a busy NHS organisation in London who are looking for a Patient Safety & Risk Advisor to join their busy team immediately.
Duration: 3 months initially
The Patient Safety & Risk Advisor will be responsible for:
- Ensuring that incidents are dealt with and managed correctly and in a timely manner
- Using outcomes from incidents to help inform and lead changes, bringing about and informing improvement initiatives across the organisation
- Supporting the incident investigation process which will require close collaboration with those heading up the investigation and action planning leads
- Taking care of a caseload whilst working collaboratively with other members of staff within the Patient Safety team
- Offering high level advice and support in the overall management of serious incidents
- Provide highly competent and professional advice on the protection of patients, staff, visitors and the Trust’s assets
It is essential that Patient Safety & Risk Advisor must have the following skills and experience:
- A strong background working within Risk and Governance in the NHS
- Experience initiating and co-ordinating the investigation and follow-up of serious untoward incidents
- Expert knowledge on risk and incident management and patient safety initiatives
- The ability to work in a fast-paced environment, working alongside stakeholders of all levels
To apply for this role or to find out about other Healthcare Risk & Governance jobs, please contact Ben Bruce-Smith on the London Healthcare Risk and Governance Recruitment team on 020 7557 7667 or bbsmith@venngroup.com