Patient Safety Lead


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	Negotiable
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, NW8 9NH
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	4 Nov 2026
Closing date:	16 Nov 2026

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Summary

Manage the day-to-day incident management process on Datix, ensuring incidents are reviewed, graded and allocated promptly and that incident handlers are supported to complete reviews within agreed timescales. Undertake a daily review of newly reported incidents, identifying those requiring immediate escalation to the Patient Safety, Governance & Risk Manager, the Head of Patient Safety, Quality & Risk or the Chief Nursing Officer. Ensure patient safety incidents are recorded on the national Learn from Patient Safety Events (LFPSE) service and, as delegated, that other external notifications (e.g. CQC, PHIN) are submitted accurately and on time. Monitor open incidents and associated actions, following up overdue items and escalating where progress is not being made. Support staff following an incident, ensuring they are aware of the support available to them and promoting a just and restorative culture. Manage the receipt, dissemination and monitoring of safety alerts received through the Central Alerting System (CAS), including National Patient Safety Alerts, ensuring actions are completed within required timescales and evidence of compliance is held. Analyse incident data to identify trends, themes and emerging risks, using statistical process control (SPC) and other appropriate methods. Develop and deliver patient safety training, including incident reporting, use of Datix, Duty of Candour and PSIRF.

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