Assistant Director : Patient Safety


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£66,582 - £77,368
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Coventry, CV6 6NY
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	13 Aug 2026
Closing date:	25 Aug 2026

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Summary

For detailed information on this role please carefully read the job description and person specification. Person Specification Masters degree or equivalent experience in Healthcare, Nursing, Quality Improvement, Patient Safety or Leadership. Leadership or management qualification. Evidence of continuing professional development. Training in patient safety investigation methodologies (PSIRF or equivalent). Comprehensive knowledge of PSIRF. Extensive knowledge of clinical governance. Excellent understanding of risk management. Knowledge of CQC regulatory framework. Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies. Excellent leadership and influencing skills. Excellent report writing and presentation skills. Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Ability to influence senior stakeholders. Strategic planning and programme management skills. Financial awareness. Excellent organisational skills. Extensive experience leading patient safety programmes. Experience implementing national patient safety initiatives. Experience managing multidisciplinary teams. Experience presenting to Trust Boards. Experience of serious incident or PSIRF investigations. Experience developing organisational policies. Experience managing complex change programmes. Experience working with external regulators. Experience using patient safety data to improve services. Visible and credible leader. High level of integrity. Commitment to patient-centred care. Strategic thinker. Resilient under pressure. Excellent interpersonal skills. Collaborative leadership style. Innovative and solution-focused. Ability to influence organisational culture. Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Commitment to continuous improvement. Highly motivated and self-directed. Ability to travel across Trust sites. Flexible approach to working hours. Commitment to maintaining professional registration where applicable.

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