Clinical Safety Officer
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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At Moorfields, people's sight matters-and so do the people who make it possible.
For over 200 years, Moorfields has been at the forefront of ophthalmic care, research, and education. With more than 2,300 dedicated team members and over 700,000 patients seen annually across our City Road site and 22 networked sites, we are proud to be a global centre of excellence.
We're also a vibrant community where kindness, equity and excellence shape every aspect of our work. Whether it's pioneering research through our partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre or training the next generation of global eye care leaders, we're united by one mission-delivering world-class eye health, sustainably and at scale.
And we're just getting started.
Construction is well underway on our groundbreaking new centre in Camden, a joint initiative between Moorfields Eye Hospital, UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Charity This modern, flexible facility will bring together eye care, research, and education under one roof-enabling transformative innovation and collaboration like never before.
Could you be part of this future? Make us more.
Job overview
Digital Clinical Safety Officers will support the Clinical Director of Digital Safety (CDDS) in the "Safety" stream of the Department of Digital Medicine in short- and long-term planning for the safe implementation and deployment of digital systems and devices. This role will cut across all Trust digital projects and implementations and is an exciting opportunity for those with a good grounding in clinical informatics, or for those with the necessary experience who want to develop this area of their practice. Candidates should be working towards, or in possession of the specialist Clinical Risk Management training certificate provided by NHS Digital.
Applicants must be clinically trained, registered with the relevant professional body, and be a specialist in their current field with responsibility for clinical training and supervision as well as with experience in clinical audit and research.
Digital projects are increasingly common, and colleagues can invest significant time and energy in moving them forward. Digital Clinical Safety officers may be forced to decide, following consultation, to recommend to management that projects not proceed because of failure to meet the necessary standards to ensure patient safety.
Clinical safety duties are linked directly to professional registration and the same high clinical standards must be adhered to in this role.
Main duties of the job
Support the CDDS in creation of clinical safety management records associated with the maintenance of the standards DCB0129 and DCB0160.
Contribute to baseline metrics of systems to both qualitatively and quantitatively measure compliance to DCB 0129 and DCB 0160.
Maintain clinical expertise operating within practitioner boundaries of competence. Professional competency frameworks to be adhered to according to clinical background, ensuring professional registration is maintained.
Ensure clinical, and non-clinical staff engagement and consultation in relation to safe deployment of clinical IT systems.
Contribute to long term planning of digital projects and to wider Department of Digital Medicine planning.
Contribute to the formulation of project budgets and to the overall budget of the department of digital medicine.
Contribute to wider organisational objectives, pathway developments and long-term planning in relation to digital systems.
Become a lead specialist in Digital Clinical safety through both practical experience, and attendance of conferences and Digital Clinical Safety training events.
Organise and deliver training where necessary for clinical and non-clinical staff on new processes identified by digital clinical safety evaluation
Intervene directly where safety issues are identified and raise these through appropriate channels, including with the CDDS.
Please see the attached job specification for further details.
Working for our organisation
What's in it for You?
At Moorfields, we invest in you-your growth, your wellbeing, your future.
You'll join a flexible, supportive organisation offering:
• Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement)
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
• 24/7 independent counselling support
• Career-long learning and development opportunities
• Excellent transport connections
• Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemes
• Free Pilates classes
• Full support and training to develop your skills
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1. To comply at all times with the requirements of the Health & Safety regulations under the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) and to take responsibility for the health and safety and welfare of others in the working environment ensuring that agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment.
To comply at all times with the Trusts Information Governance Policy. The policy sets out the accountability and reporting arrangements for Information Governance in the trust and how assurance is provided that the Trust continues to meet at least the minimum standards of information governance compliance required by the NHS Information Governance Toolkit.
3. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) (formerly CRB) checks are now a mandatory part of the NHS Six Recruitment Check Standards for all staff whom, in the course of their normal duties, may have regular access to patients and children and/or vulnerable adults. Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust aims to promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. Criminal records will be taken into account for recruitment purposes only when the conviction is relevant and an unspent conviction will not necessarily bar applicants from being considered for employment. Moorfields Eye Hospital is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act which outlines that convictions never become 'spent' for work which involves access to patients. Failure to disclose any 'unspent' convictions may result in the offer of employment being withdrawn or if appointed could lead to dismissal. The Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) has published a Code of Practice for organisations undertaking DBS checks and the trust has developed its own DBS policy in line with the guidance
4. The trust has adopted a security policy in order to help protect patients, visitors and staff and to safeguard their property. All employees have a responsibility to ensure that those persons using the trust and its service are as secure as possible.
5. It is the responsibility of all trust employees to fully comply with the safeguarding policies and procedures of the trust. As a Moorfields employee you must ensure that you understand your role in protecting adults and children that may be at risk of abuse. Individuals must ensure compliance with their safeguarding training.
6. The trust is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. A copy of our policy is available from the human resources department.
7. The trust operates a no-smoking policy.
8. You should familiarise yourself with the requirements of the trust's policies in respect of the Freedom of Information Act and comply with those requirements accordingly.
9. The role description gives a general outline of the duties of the post and is not intended to be an inflexible or finite list of tasks. It may be varied, from time to time, after consultation with the post holder.
10. All appointments within the National Health Service are subject to pre-employment health screening.
11. It is the responsibility of all employees to ensure that they comply with the trust infection control practises, as outlined in the Health Act 2008 and staff must be familiar with the policies in the trust's infection control manual, this includes the 'bare below the elbow policy'. Employees must ensure compliance with their annual infection control training.
12. You are responsible for ensuring that all equipment used by patients is clean/decontaminated as instructed by manufacturers and in line with the infection control/guidelines protocol and policy.
Any other duties as designated by your manager and which are commensurate with the grade
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Desirable criteria
Experience
Essential criteria
Desirable criteria
Analytical
Essential criteria
Desirable criteria
Communication
Essential criteria
Desirable criteria
Leadership Skills
Essential criteria
Desirable criteria
Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and two references. We do not offer visa sponsorship for roles unless clearly stated in our adverts, so please consider this before applying.
Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our organisational culture. As part of our pledge to take positive action in recruitment we encourage applications from under-represented candidates including BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) and Disabled candidates as we work towards a representative workforce that is able to provide the quality, the dignity and respect and to deliver above and beyond.
Moorfields is a flexible working friendly organisation, and we are committed to helping our employees achieve a work-life balance that is beneficial for health and wellbeing, motivation levels and job satisfaction. Every employee of the Trust has the right to request to work flexibly. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
If we receive sufficient applications, we will close this ad prior to the closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team at moorfields.recruitment@nhs.net.
https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Documents to download
Join Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
At Moorfields, people's sight matters-and so do the people who make it possible.
For over 200 years, Moorfields has been at the forefront of ophthalmic care, research, and education. With more than 2,300 dedicated team members and over 700,000 patients seen annually across our City Road site and 22 networked sites, we are proud to be a global centre of excellence.
We're also a vibrant community where kindness, equity and excellence shape every aspect of our work. Whether it's pioneering research through our partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre or training the next generation of global eye care leaders, we're united by one mission-delivering world-class eye health, sustainably and at scale.
And we're just getting started.
Construction is well underway on our groundbreaking new centre in Camden, a joint initiative between Moorfields Eye Hospital, UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Charity This modern, flexible facility will bring together eye care, research, and education under one roof-enabling transformative innovation and collaboration like never before.
Could you be part of this future? Make us more.
Job overview
Digital Clinical Safety Officers will support the Clinical Director of Digital Safety (CDDS) in the "Safety" stream of the Department of Digital Medicine in short- and long-term planning for the safe implementation and deployment of digital systems and devices. This role will cut across all Trust digital projects and implementations and is an exciting opportunity for those with a good grounding in clinical informatics, or for those with the necessary experience who want to develop this area of their practice. Candidates should be working towards, or in possession of the specialist Clinical Risk Management training certificate provided by NHS Digital.
Applicants must be clinically trained, registered with the relevant professional body, and be a specialist in their current field with responsibility for clinical training and supervision as well as with experience in clinical audit and research.
Digital projects are increasingly common, and colleagues can invest significant time and energy in moving them forward. Digital Clinical Safety officers may be forced to decide, following consultation, to recommend to management that projects not proceed because of failure to meet the necessary standards to ensure patient safety.
Clinical safety duties are linked directly to professional registration and the same high clinical standards must be adhered to in this role.
Main duties of the job
Support the CDDS in creation of clinical safety management records associated with the maintenance of the standards DCB0129 and DCB0160.
Contribute to baseline metrics of systems to both qualitatively and quantitatively measure compliance to DCB 0129 and DCB 0160.
Maintain clinical expertise operating within practitioner boundaries of competence. Professional competency frameworks to be adhered to according to clinical background, ensuring professional registration is maintained.
Ensure clinical, and non-clinical staff engagement and consultation in relation to safe deployment of clinical IT systems.
Contribute to long term planning of digital projects and to wider Department of Digital Medicine planning.
Contribute to the formulation of project budgets and to the overall budget of the department of digital medicine.
Contribute to wider organisational objectives, pathway developments and long-term planning in relation to digital systems.
Become a lead specialist in Digital Clinical safety through both practical experience, and attendance of conferences and Digital Clinical Safety training events.
Organise and deliver training where necessary for clinical and non-clinical staff on new processes identified by digital clinical safety evaluation
Intervene directly where safety issues are identified and raise these through appropriate channels, including with the CDDS.
Please see the attached job specification for further details.
Working for our organisation
What's in it for You?
At Moorfields, we invest in you-your growth, your wellbeing, your future.
You'll join a flexible, supportive organisation offering:
• Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement)
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
• 24/7 independent counselling support
• Career-long learning and development opportunities
• Excellent transport connections
• Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemes
• Free Pilates classes
• Full support and training to develop your skills
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1. To comply at all times with the requirements of the Health & Safety regulations under the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) and to take responsibility for the health and safety and welfare of others in the working environment ensuring that agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment.
To comply at all times with the Trusts Information Governance Policy. The policy sets out the accountability and reporting arrangements for Information Governance in the trust and how assurance is provided that the Trust continues to meet at least the minimum standards of information governance compliance required by the NHS Information Governance Toolkit.
3. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) (formerly CRB) checks are now a mandatory part of the NHS Six Recruitment Check Standards for all staff whom, in the course of their normal duties, may have regular access to patients and children and/or vulnerable adults. Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust aims to promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. Criminal records will be taken into account for recruitment purposes only when the conviction is relevant and an unspent conviction will not necessarily bar applicants from being considered for employment. Moorfields Eye Hospital is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act which outlines that convictions never become 'spent' for work which involves access to patients. Failure to disclose any 'unspent' convictions may result in the offer of employment being withdrawn or if appointed could lead to dismissal. The Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) has published a Code of Practice for organisations undertaking DBS checks and the trust has developed its own DBS policy in line with the guidance
4. The trust has adopted a security policy in order to help protect patients, visitors and staff and to safeguard their property. All employees have a responsibility to ensure that those persons using the trust and its service are as secure as possible.
5. It is the responsibility of all trust employees to fully comply with the safeguarding policies and procedures of the trust. As a Moorfields employee you must ensure that you understand your role in protecting adults and children that may be at risk of abuse. Individuals must ensure compliance with their safeguarding training.
6. The trust is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. A copy of our policy is available from the human resources department.
7. The trust operates a no-smoking policy.
8. You should familiarise yourself with the requirements of the trust's policies in respect of the Freedom of Information Act and comply with those requirements accordingly.
9. The role description gives a general outline of the duties of the post and is not intended to be an inflexible or finite list of tasks. It may be varied, from time to time, after consultation with the post holder.
10. All appointments within the National Health Service are subject to pre-employment health screening.
11. It is the responsibility of all employees to ensure that they comply with the trust infection control practises, as outlined in the Health Act 2008 and staff must be familiar with the policies in the trust's infection control manual, this includes the 'bare below the elbow policy'. Employees must ensure compliance with their annual infection control training.
12. You are responsible for ensuring that all equipment used by patients is clean/decontaminated as instructed by manufacturers and in line with the infection control/guidelines protocol and policy.
Any other duties as designated by your manager and which are commensurate with the grade
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Professional qualification and registration in one of the clinical health professions and registration with the relevant governing body e.g., GOC, GMC, NMC etc.
Desirable criteria
- Qualifications in clinical informatics, for example NHS Digital Academy or affiliation with the Faculty of Clinical Informatics.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Currently working at Agenda for Change Band 7 or above
- Substantial experience in the use of various hospital systems, devices and IT applications through clinical experience including OpenEyes, PAS, Forum, CITO, Heyex, Pathology, and devices including biometers, anterior and posterior segment OCT
Desirable criteria
- Professional leadership experience e.g., clinical, educational or governance lead
- Experience in the handling of incidents and of reporting to incident panel
- Experience with hospital activity data and data analysis
Analytical
Essential criteria
- Experience in gathering and in-depth analysis of data e.g., through audit or research
Desirable criteria
- Practical experience of Moorfields' clinical information systems
Communication
Essential criteria
- Strong communicator, able to convey complex ideas and to have difficult conversations with key stakeholders
Desirable criteria
- Experience of discussions at senior management level
Leadership Skills
Essential criteria
- Strong presentation skills e.g., at conference, teaching and in clinical training To be able to demonstrate leadership skills including: • Gaining the support of others by ensuring that they understand the reasons behind change. • Willingness to tackle and manage difficult issues • Logical approach to problem solving • Ability to follow through and complete tasks and projects. • Ability to engage with all clinical and non-clinical staff irrespective of professional background
Desirable criteria
- Current clinical supervisory or leadership role
Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and two references. We do not offer visa sponsorship for roles unless clearly stated in our adverts, so please consider this before applying.
Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our organisational culture. As part of our pledge to take positive action in recruitment we encourage applications from under-represented candidates including BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) and Disabled candidates as we work towards a representative workforce that is able to provide the quality, the dignity and respect and to deliver above and beyond.
Moorfields is a flexible working friendly organisation, and we are committed to helping our employees achieve a work-life balance that is beneficial for health and wellbeing, motivation levels and job satisfaction. Every employee of the Trust has the right to request to work flexibly. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
If we receive sufficient applications, we will close this ad prior to the closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team at moorfields.recruitment@nhs.net.
https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Documents to download
- Clinical Safety Officer Job Description and Personal Specification (PDF, 576.4KB)
- Staff Benefits (PDF, 865.7KB)
- MEH Privacy Notice (PDF, 138.0KB)
JOB SUMMARY
Clinical Safety Officer
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
London
6 hours ago
N/A
Part-time
Clinical Safety Officer