Patient Safety and Risk Co-ordinator **Internal Applicants Only**
NHS Jobs · United Kingdom · GB
Posted 60+ days ago
Quality Improvement
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Not yet analysed
Demand60
Career growth65
Healthcare fit75
Remote potential20
5-year outlook
NHS Band 6-7 roles typically see incremental progression; with experience, movement into senior governance or quality leadership is possible. Exact figures vary by NHS trust and region.
Clinical license
Not required
Applicant reach
narrow
Seniority
mid
Employment type
–
Date found
2026-09-06
Intelligence details
Why this is worth applying to
Only relevant if you are already an NHS internal candidate. For external clinicians, the internal restriction is a barrier, but the role itself is a strong non-clinical pivot for those with clinical safety experience.
Who should apply
NHS-employed doctors, nurses, or allied health professionals with experience in incident reporting, clinical governance, or quality improvement who want to move into a non-clinical safety coordination role.
CV angle
Highlight direct clinical experience with patient safety incidents, root cause analysis, and participation in governance committees. Emphasise familiarity with NHS safety frameworks and ability to translate clinical issues into risk assessments.
Skills to highlight
- Risk assessment
- Incident investigation
- Clinical governance
- Communication
- Data analysis
- Policy implementation
- Stakeholder engagement
Role summary
A patient safety and risk coordinator within the NHS, responsible for supporting safety initiatives, managing risk registers, and coordinating incident reviews to improve patient outcomes.
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