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Patient Safety Investigator

East London NHS Foundation Trust

London, E1 8DE £58,133 – £65,261 a year Fixed-Term Posted 1 September 2026 Apply by 13 September 2026

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Role description

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Patient Safety Investigator to join the Patient Safety & Learning Team on a 12-month fixed-term basis.

The post holder will undertake systems-based patient safety investigations and learning responses in accordance with the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF), applying recognised approaches including SEIPS and human factors principles. You will manage a caseload of investigations, review and analyse complex clinical information, engage with patients, families and staff, and support the identification of meaningful learning and improvement.

This is an opportunity for an individual with strong patient safety, investigation and analytical skills to contribute directly to organisational learning and the improvement of patient safety across the Trust.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will independently manage a caseload of patient safety investigations and learning responses, applying systems-based investigation methodologies, human factors principles and professional judgement to identify contributory factors and opportunities for learning and improvement.

Key responsibilities include reviewing clinical records and other evidence, participating in incident review and triage, engaging compassionately with patients, families and staff, producing high-quality investigation reports, and presenting findings to clinical teams to support the development of effective and measurable improvement actions.

The post holder will work autonomously within PSIRF methodology and Trust policy, escalating significant patient safety risks, emerging concerns or barriers to investigation appropriately.

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£58,133 to £65,261 a year Per Annum, Inc HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

363-CP6336091

Job locations

E1 8DE

Alie Street

London

E1 8DE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking a Patient Safety Investigator to join the Patient Safety & Learning Team on a 12-month fixed-term basis.

The post holder will undertake systems-based patient safety investigations and learning responses in accordance with the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF), applying recognised approaches including SEIPS and human factors principles. Working autonomously, you will manage a caseload of concurrent investigations, analyse complex clinical information, engage with patients, families and staff, and identify system-level learning and opportunities for improvement.

The role requires strong analytical and investigative skills, sound professional judgement and the ability to manage complex and sensitive investigations while maintaining a compassionate and systems-focused approach to patient safety

The post holder will:

Independently manage a concurrent caseload of patient safety investigations and learning responses, ensuring these are progressed within agreed timescales.
Apply systems-based investigation methodologies, including SEIPS and human factors principles, to identify contributory factors and opportunities for learning and improvement.
Review clinical records and other relevant evidence and participate in the daily incident review rota, applying professional judgement to recommend proportionate responses to newly reported incidents.
Engage compassionately with patients, families, carers and staff throughout investigations in accordance with Duty of Candour and Being Open principles.
Produce high-quality, evidence-based investigation reports and learning responses and present findings through relevant Trust governance and sign-off processes.
Attend feedback meetings with directorates to discuss investigation findings and support the development of SMART actions.
Maintain accurate investigation records using the Trusts incident and risk management systems and contribute, where appropriate, to thematic analysis, organisational learning and quality improvement activity.

Person Specification

Written investigation & report writing

Essential

Demonstrable ability to synthesise complex evidence into clear, concise, logically structured reports showing how findings and conclusions have been reached.

Professional judgement & autonomy

Essential

Ability to work autonomously, prioritise a concurrent caseload and exercise sound professional judgement when determining appropriate investigative actions and escalation.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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