Clinical Safety Officer
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Job Description
This vacancy is open to employees of Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust only.
Clinical Safety Officer Band 7
Advancing Patient Safety in Digital Healthcare
Location: Group role working across Isle of Wight Trust (IWT) and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU)
Salary: Band 7 (per annum dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
About the Role
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) and Isle of Wight Trust (IWT) are committed to delivering safe effective and innovative digital healthcare. We are seeking a highly motivated registered professional to undertake the role of Clinical Safety Officer to lead on clinical risk management and ensure compliance with national safety standards including DCB 0129 and DCB 0160.
This is a pivotal role that offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to embed a culture of safety and continuous improvement across digital health initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate clinical risk assessments for digital health systems and services.
- Ensure compliance with NHS Digital clinical safety standards (DCB 0129 and DCB 0160).
- Collaborate with clinical digital and operational stakeholders to implement robust safety strategies.
- Maintain comprehensive clinical safety documentation including hazard logs safety cases and risk mitigation strategies.
- Provide expert guidance on clinical risk management and patient safety.
- Champion a culture of safety learning and continuous improvement across the organisation.
About You
- A Registered Healthcare Professional with up to date professional registration (e.g. Nurse Allied Health Professional Pharmacist).
- Demonstrable experience in clinical risk management and patient safety.
- Possession of a Clinical Safety Officer qualification or a willingness to undertake training to achieve accreditation.
- In-depth knowledge of NHS clinical safety standards particularly DCB 0129 and DCB 0160.
- Strong analytical communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- A proactive and solution-focused approach to digital healthcare safety.
Why Join Us
At PHU and IWT we are at the forefront of digital transformation in healthcare. This role offers:
- The opportunity to work alongside leading experts in clinical informatics and digital health.
- A key position in shaping the safety of digital healthcare solutions.
- A supportive and forward-thinking environment committed to excellence in patient care and innovation.
Closing Date: To be confirmed
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Contact for Further Information
- Sheena Keates Chief Nursing Information Officer (Group)
Ext: 1071
- David Murday Chief Clinical Information Officer (PHU)
- Maher El-Alami Chief Clinical Information Officer (IWT)
Please note this position has also been advertised on the Isle of Wight NHS Trusts jobs page. If you are interested in this position and wish to apply there is no requirement for you to submit two separate applications.
Qualifications :
Nursing or Allied Health Professional degree or diploma with appropriate statutory professional body registration
Post graduate learning to Masters level or equivalent
Membership of NHSD Clinical Safety Officer community of interest
Training in risk assessment and safety management of clinical information systems
Must be willing to participate in any relevant training identified to develop skills required to carry out duties
Teaching training or mentorship qualification or experience to an equivalent level
Maintains a portfolio of CPD in line with regulatory body standards
Leadership and management qualification
Additional Information :
The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ Race Equality and DisAbility and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.
Please note your application may be transferred to the Isle of Wight Applicant Tracking System (ATS) if you are selected for an interview
We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education opinions culture ethnicity race sex gender identity and expression nation of origin age languages spoken veterans status colour religion disability sexual orientation and beliefs.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Contract
Employment Type
Contract
