Rebecca Wilson
Founder & Senior Clinical Governance Specialist
Fractional CSO
Fractional & outsourced Clinical Safety Officer (CSO)
A named UK-registered CSO on a monthly retainer, the pragmatic way to satisfy NHS clinical safety requirements without hiring in-house.
Why fractional?
Most NHS software suppliers don't need a full-time CSO. What they need is a named, accountable clinician who owns their DCB0129 or DCB0160 file, reviewing releases, chairing hazards and signing safety case reports.
DigiSafe pairs you with a CSO whose clinical background matches your product. You get the continuity of an employed CSO with the cost and flexibility of a retainer.
How DigiSafe helps
- Named CSO, one accountable clinician, not a rotating pool
- Monthly retainer from £999 with no long lock-ins
- DCB0129 (manufacturer) or DCB0160 (deployer) coverage
- Hazard workshops, release sign-off and change reviews
- DTAC v2, DSPT and NHS procurement questions handled
- Fast onboarding, CSO assigned within 5 working days
Frequently asked questions
What is a fractional CSO?
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A fractional Clinical Safety Officer is a qualified clinician who acts as your named CSO on a part-time, retained basis, typically a few days a month, instead of a full-time hire. It's the standard model for NHS software suppliers, start-ups and scale-ups.
How much does a fractional CSO cost?
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DigiSafe fractional CSOs start at £999/month. Pricing scales with product complexity, release cadence and how many DCB files you need to maintain. There are no long lock-ins.
Is a fractional CSO enough for NHS procurement?
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Yes. NHS procurement, DTAC v2 and DSPT all accept a named external CSO. What matters is that the CSO is a registered clinician, has appropriate training, and owns your clinical risk management system in practice.
Can you cover both DCB0129 and DCB0160?
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Yes. Our CSOs cover manufacturers (DCB0129) and NHS deploying organisations (DCB0160), including trusts, ICBs and health boards.
How is a fractional CSO different from a full CSO consultancy?
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A fractional CSO is a named person accountable for your file, not a rotating pool. You get the continuity of an employed CSO with the flexibility of a retainer.
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