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Job SummaryOrganisation: Great Ormond Street HospitalJob Title: Associate Director of Patient SafetySalary: £ (AFC Band 8c)Location: LondonDuration: PermanentClosing Date: 7th January 2026Lead the Future of Patient Safety at GOSHGreat Ormond Street Hospital for Children (GOSH) is a world-renowned centre of excellence, caring for children and young people with rare and complex conditions. As we deliver our ambitious new Trust Strategy, Together We Power Care, we are seeking an exceptional leader to drive the next evolution of patient safety across our organisation.Patient safety sits at the heart of everything we do. Every child, young person, family and staff member deserves the safest possible experience, grounded in learning, transparency and compassion. This strategic role represents a unique opportunity to shape the safety culture of one of the UK’s most iconic paediatric hospitals.Main Duties of the JobLead the Trust’s patient safety incident response system, including delivery of the PSIRP.Embed the NHS Patient Safety Strategy and PSIRF across all services.Promote transparency, inclusion, and psychological safety across the organisation.Provide expert advice to senior leaders and prepare high-quality assurance papers.Lead and develop the Patient Safety, Compliance and Risk Teams.Drive programmes to reduce avoidable harm.Strengthen learning systems, including thematic reviews and safety training.Support meaningful engagement with families and Patient Safety Partners.Liaise with external bodies including NHSE, ICB and national safety networks.Person Specification Degree or equivalentHigher qualification in patient safety or risk management.Exper