Patient Safety Partner Volunteer

Job summary

Interview Date: TBC

Help shape safer care at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Patient Safety Partners (PSPs) are an important and evolving role developed by NHS England to ensure that the voices of patients, carers and communities are at the heart of patient safety and improvement.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit three PSPs to join our growing team. Working alongside staff, patients, service users and families, you will play an active role in influencing, challenging and improving the safety and quality of care across our services.

As a PSP, you will bring a valuable independent perspective and help ensure that decisions about patient safety are informed by the experiences and needs of those who use NHS services.

We welcome applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences,including:

Patients and former patients

Carers and family members

Service users

Members of the public with an interest in healthcare improvement

NHS staff from other organisations

We are currently seeking three PSPs to support the following areas:

PSP clinical governance and compliance

PSP nursing quality and medicines optimisation

PSP research and development

For more information please contact:

Tracy Church, Clinical Governance and Compliance Manager on 01226 432209, 07889 048043 or by email at t.church1@nhs.net.

Main duties of the job

Depending on the role, you may:

Contribute to committees, meetings and quality improvement work

Provide a patient and public perspective on patient safety initiatives

Review policies, reports and improvement plans

Support the development of safer services and better patient experiences

Act as a critical friend, offering constructive challenge and feedback

What we're looking for

We are looking for people who:

Are passionate about improving patient safety

Can listen, communicate and work collaboratively with others

Are confident sharing their views and experiences

Can contribute positively to discussions and decision-making

Are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion

No professional healthcare qualification or experience is required. Support and induction will be provided by the Trusts Voluntary Services team.

About us

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work.

We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone.

We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation.

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Please note we reserve the right to close positions early

Details

• Date posted: 13 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: Depending on experience This is a voluntary position
• Contract: Voluntary
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: C9163-VOLUNTEER-07-26
• Job locations: Pogmoor Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 2EP, United Kingdom, Health on the High Street, 1 Lambra Road, BARNSLEY, South Yorkshire, S70 1SF, United Kingdom, Community Diagnostic Centre, The Glass Works, BARNSLEY, South Yorkshire, S70 1GW, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Role outline for Volunteers

Please refer to the attached for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation