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Job overview

The Digital and Data Services Department has an exciting opportunity for a  registered clinician (15 hours) to take on the role of Digital Clinical Safety Officer (DCSO).

You will be joining an existing DCSO and supported by the Chief Clinical Information Officer.  The post will be line managed by the Head of Information Governance and Data Protection.

We are looking for an enthusiastic registered clinician who has completed/ or is willing to complete the DCSO training  to support the implementation and maintenance of clinical safety processes across the trust and ensure our health IT developments are clinically safe to implement and operate.

As the opportunity is all about promoting a culture of clinical safety you will work across the wider business and need to be a strong communicator and team player.

This is a great opportunity to develop leadership skills, work with all services across the Trust and strengthen your digital and data services knowledge.

It is anticipated that the successful candidate will have a strong interest in improving clinical services and improving patient safety across the organisation.

The Team is  expected to review all new health IT developments  to ensure they maintain clinical safety, that privacy controls are in place and we comply with clinical governance regulations.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential and the ability to work alone and as part of a wider team. You will engage in regular clinical supervision

Main duties of the job

Attended Clinical Safety Training for Health IT (or willingness to attend) To act as a Digital Clinical Safety Officer (DCSO) ensuring effective clinical risk management is carried out on all existing Health IT systems and medical devices ensuring compliance with DCB 0160, Health and Social Care Act, 2012.

To manage and oversee the assurance of clinical safety cases related health IT software.

To ensure that all safety related risks associated with a health IT system are actively identified, managed and that appropriate individuals are aware of the risk, issues and what appropriate mitigations have been identified as part of the clinical safety case process.

To raise understanding and awareness of clinical risk management to internal staff, suppliers and key stakeholders to reinforce safety culture and adherence to the Clinical Safety standards. 

To work closely with the key suppliers, internal stakeholders and NHS England to ensure organisational assurance is provided on the clinical safety of information systems we support.

To support the implementation of the organisation’s digital roadmap ensuring that effective clinical risk management is carried out during the full lifecycle of clinical systems and applications e.g. deployment, development,  modifications/up-grades and decommissioning  health IT systems.

Working for our organisation

You will be joining an existing Digital Clinical Safety Officer and supported by the Chief Clinical Information Officer. In addition the post will be line managed by the Head of Information Governance and Data Protection.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Browse: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

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Please note that not everyone needs a ‘Skilled Worker’ visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.

We are able to offer sponsorship for a Health and Care Worker or Skilled Worker visa, subject to candidate and position eligibility. Please review the job eligibility guidance for skilled workers here: Skilled Worker visa: Your job - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) and for the Health and Care Worker visa here: Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please note: if the job you are applying for does not meet the eligibility criteria above, we will be unable to offer you sponsorship and you will need to explore whether you may be eligible to apply for an alternative immigration route which will secure your right to work in the UK before you apply.  If you are in the UK already on a visa please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.