Clinical Safety Officer

Clinical Safety Officer - Digital Screening Programme

8 months

London - hybrid

Inside IR35 - Umbrella only

Must be eligible for BPSS

Our client is hiring for a reputable organisation to support a critical Digital Screening initiative. As a Clinical Safety Officer, you will oversee clinical safety assurance throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring compliance with standards DCB0129 and DCB0160, and NHSE governance. You will lead hazard analysis, determine Safety Assurance Levels, develop and review Clinical Safety Cases, and support incident investigations. Your expertise will help embed clinical safety into agile and user‑centred design practices, working closely with clinical, technical, and leadership teams to enable safe, rapid digital delivery.

Key responsibilities include documenting risks in programme tooling, facilitating hazard workshops, and advising on clinical design to mitigate patient safety risks. You will act as a trusted safety advisor, fostering strong stakeholder relationships and translating complex safety concepts into clear communication for diverse audiences. Your proactive approach will help navigate safety challenges while maintaining delivery momentum.

The ideal candidate is clinically registered with recognised safety training, experienced in applying clinical safety standards within digital health environments, and familiar with agile delivery and risk management. You will bring excellent stakeholder management, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset, with a solution‑focused attitude to problem‑solving.

What you’ll bring:

• Clinically/medically qualified and registered with UK regulatory body (GMC, NMC, HCPC)
• Recognised Clinical Safety Officer training and CPD in clinical safety
• Proven experience applying DCB0129, DCB0160, and NHSE governance
• Hands‑on digital health delivery experience in NHS or similar settings
• Expertise in hazard workshops, risk assessment, and incident response
• Familiarity with digital health architectures, interoperability, and emerging tech risks
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Collaborative team player with a proactive, positive approach
• Leadership in clinical safety and ability to influence across teams