Patient Safety Partner (PSP)
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Pattern
- Flexible working
- Posted
- 11/08/2026
- Closes
- 01/09/2026
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Role summary
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking Patient Safety Partners to help improve healthcare services. This role involves working with staff and leaders to strengthen patient safety, influence decision-making, and ensure the patient voice is central to safety improvement. You will contribute to ongoing safety initiatives and help shape how Patient Safety Partners contribute within the organisation. This is an opportunity to use your lived experience as a patient, carer, family member, or member of the public to make a meaningful difference.
Essential criteria
- Meets All Essential Criteria
Desirable criteria
- Meets All Desirable Criteria
- Shortlisting Criteria
- Meets All Essential Criteria
- Meets All Desirable Criteria
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
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The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Patient Safety Partner (PSP)
The closing date is 01 September 2026
Job summary
Patient Safety Partner - Help Shape Safer Care for Patients
Are you passionate about patient safety?
Do you want to use your lived experience as a patient, carer, family member or member of the public to help improve healthcare services?The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking Patient Safety Partners to work alongside staff and leaders to help strengthen patient safety, influence decision-making, and support the delivery of the safest possible care for our patients.This is an exciting opportunity to play a meaningful role in shaping how patient safety is governed, monitored and improved across the Trust.
What is a Patient Safety Partner?
Patient Safety Partners are patients, carers, family members and other members of the public who work in partnership with NHS organisations to influence and improve the governance, leadership and culture of patient safety.
Supported by NHS England, this role provides an opportunity to contribute independent perspectives, offer constructive challenge, and ensure that the patient voice is central to safety improvement work.
Main duties of the job
About the Role
As a Patient Safety Partner, you will work collaboratively with Trust staff and leaders to supp
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