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Patient Experience OfficerinHarrogateinHarrogatePUBLISHED TUE 7 JAN 2025

Band 4: £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum pro rata  PERMANENT  GOOD SALARY 

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Harrogate and District NHS Foundation TrustFollow Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Directly contributes to improving patient care and experience, making a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families.
Engages with a diverse range of stakeholders, including patients, healthcare professionals, and public, enhancing communication and interpersonal skills.
Works within a supportive team environment, collaborating closely with the Patient Experience Coordinator and Patient Experience Manager.
Handles a variety of feedback types (compliments, comments, concerns, and complaints), ensuring a comprehensive understanding of patient perspectives.
Gains valuable experience in conflict resolution and managing sensitive issues, which can lead to personal and professional growth.
Has the opportunity to influence organisational development and service change through the analysis and reporting of feedback.
Participates in the implementation of national guidance and trust policies, contributing to the overall quality improvement initiatives within the NHS.
The Patient Experience Officer role at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust involves enhancing patient, carer, and public experiences by effectively handling feedback through the Trust's Making Experiences Count Policy. The position requires excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to managing concerns, complaints, and compliments. The officer will support a caseload from initial report to resolution, fostering constructive relationships within the Trust and with external stakeholders to ensure that feedback contributes to service improvement and organisational development.

Key responsibilities include acting as a first point of contact for feedback, coordinating with various departments to ensure thorough complaints investigations, and documenting key learning opportunities. The role emphasises maintaining confidentiality while addressing sensitive issues and requires the ability to remain calm under pressure. Additionally, the officer will contribute to trend reporting and the implementation of action plans derived from patient feedback, ultimately striving for continuous improvement in patient care experiences.
Directly contributes to improving patient care and experience, making a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families.
Engages with a diverse range of stakeholders, including patients, healthcare professionals, and public, enhancing communication and interpersonal skills.
Works within a supportive team environment, collaborating closely with the Patient Experience Coordinator and Patient Experience Manager.
Handles a variety of feedback types (compliments, comments, concerns, and complaints), ensuring a comprehensive understanding of patient perspectives.
Gains valuable experience in conflict resolution and managing sensitive issues, which can lead to personal and professional growth.
Has the opportunity to influence organisational development and service change through the analysis and reporting of feedback.
Participates in the implementation of national guidance and trust policies, contributing to the overall quality improvement initiatives within the NHS.

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