About this role
Job summary
Interview Date: TBC
Help shape safer care at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Patient Safety Partners (PSPs) are an important and evolving role developed by NHS England to ensure that the voices of patients, carers and communities are at the heart of patient safety and improvement.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit three PSPs to join our growing team. Working alongside staff, patients, service users and families, you will play an active role in influencing, challenging and improving the safety and quality of care across our services.
As a PSP, you will bring a valuable independent perspective and help ensure that decisions about patient safety are informed by the experiences and needs of those who use NHS services.
We welcome applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences,including:
Patients and former patients
Carers and family members
Service users
Members of the public with an interest in healthcare improvement
NHS staff from other organisations
We are currently seeking three PSPs to support the following areas:
PSP clinical governance and compliance
PSP nursing quality and medicines optimisation
PSP research and development
For more information please contact:
Tracy Church, Clinical Governance and Compliance Manager on 01226 432209, 07889 048043 or by email at [email protected].
Main duties of the job
Depending on the role, you may:
Contribute to committees, meetings and quality improvement work
Provide a patient and public perspective on patient safety initiatives
Review policies, reports and improvement plans
Support the development of safer services and better patient experiences
Act as a critical friend, offering constructive challenge and feedback
What we're looking for
We are looking for people who:
Are passionate about improving patient safety
Can listen, communicate and work collaboratively with others
Are confident sharing their views and experiences
Can contribute positively to discussions and decision-making
Are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion
No professional healthcare qualification or experience is required. Support and induction will be provided by the Trusts Voluntary Services team.
About us
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work.
We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone.
We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities.
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation.
Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.
Please note we reserve the right to close positions early
Job description Job responsibilities
Role outline for Volunteers
Please refer to the attached for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Supporting Documents
Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Please tell us about any skills or qualifications you feel are relevant to the PSP role in which you are interested (eg communication skills, organisational skills, analytical skills, IT, etc).
Experience Essential
No formal experience is required for the role
PSP Experience and Availability Essential
Position applied for: Patient Safety Partner Clinical Governance & Compliance Patient Safety Partner Nursing Quality & Medicines Optimisation Patient Safety Partner Research & Development What time would you be able to commit to PSP involvement? i.e. hours per day, week, month?
Trust Values Essential
In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important. In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job.
Motivation for becoming a PSP Essential
What has made you decide to apply to become a PSP and what would you hope to get out of this role?
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)