Clinical Safety Officer

Closing date: 23 July 2026

Job summary
We are delighted to provide an exciting opportunity for motivated Clinical Safety Officers to join our Digital Team, collaborating closely with the Digital Clinical Matron, on transformative digital projects.

We are actively seeking candidates with a passion for growth and a proven track record as a Clinical Safety Officer, ideally within the NHS. Experience in collaborating with Technology and Clinical Teams to ensure compliance with NHS Digital Information Standards DCB0129: Clinical Risk Management and DCB0160: Clinical Risk Management is essential.

We have a commitment to fostering professional development within our team. The selected candidates will play a pivotal role in ensuring the secure implementation of organisational and programme changes for the Trust and its partner organisations.

Join us on this journey of growth and excellence in clinical safety.

Main duties of the job
Successful candidates will serve as Clinical Safety Professionals, supporting Technology and Clinical Teams with NHS Digital Information Standards DCB0129 and DCB0160 compliance. You'll help ensure safe delivery of organisational changes, provide governance guidance within the Clinical Safety Team, and contribute to digital transformation (EPR) and health records digitisation.

The role includes assisting the Chief Nursing Information Officer in enhancing patient information systems across clinical services. Commitment, effective communication, and ability to work independently under pressure are required; prior digital workspace experience is desirable but not essential. Full training will be provided. The successful candidates will be based at the Doncaster site, however you will be asked to work at any location within the Trust. Demands on the service may require changes in hours of work or base.

About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. 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.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Key Details
Date posted: 13 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year (Pro Rata Per Annum)
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 23 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 272-8098732
Job locations: Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Armthorpe Road, Doncaster, DN2 5LT

Job description
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.

Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK

Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential

• Formal clinical qualification, post graduate diploma or equivalent (e.g. NMC, GMC, GPhC or HCPC registration)
• Master's Degree or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience
• Qualified Clinical Safety Officer or the willingness to undertake training
• Evidence of proven Leadership or Management qualification

Desirable

• Accredited Clinician
• Clinical Safety Officer qualification

Knowledge & Experience
Essential

• Substantial NHS experience working at a senior level in a risk management related role
• Knowledge of professional practice standards
• Ability to problem solve and analyse individual projects in a complex organisation
• Has experience in multi-agency liaison and collaborative & partnership working

Desirable

• Project Management experience
• Has experience in working in healthcare information technology field
• Experience of undertaking complex investigations including root cause analysis

Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential

• Highly Developed specialist knowledge of the National Clinical Risk agenda underpinned by theory and experience
• Proven track record of managing change
• Advanced negotiating skills within complex, challenging and at times antagonistic environments
• Excellent Communication Skills and IT Skills
• Excellent business analysis skills: able to produce metrics, analyse and interpret information and produce regular reports on status, trend analysis and service improvement
• Demonstrates good leadership skills as well as the ability to be a good team member
• Can motivate others to encourage collaborative working to improve service/performance where there may be resistance to change

Additional Information
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
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Address: Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Armthorpe Road, Doncaster, DN2 5LT
Employer's website: https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
Contact: Digital Matron & Clinical Safety Officer (CSO), Georgina Redfearne
Email: georgina.redfearne@nhs.net
Phone: 01302644445