Risk Manager | East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 12 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £50,952 - £57,349 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 May 2024 |
| Location: | Canterbury, CT1 3NG |
| Company: | East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6189352/344-9352COR |
Summary
The Directorate of Quality Governance, supports all areas within East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust (EKHUFT) to deliver high quality and safe services for our patients.
We are seeking a knowledgeable, skilled and motivated individual to join the team in the key corporate role of Risk Manager. The post holder will work collaboratively, supporting risk owners and leads across the organisation and provide assurance on the implementation of the Risk Management Strategy.
A Trust Wide Risk Review has recently been undertaken and the postholder will be involved in the continuous transformation and improvement of the culture of risk across the organisation.
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• ·The post holder will be responsible for the development and implementation of the Risk Management Strategy for the Trust. This will include the development and maintenance of the Trust Risk Register in an advisory capacity in collaboration with the Care Group Triumvirates, Corporate Leads and Accountable Executives.
• To lead the development and implementation of a robust Risk Management Framework working in collaboration with Executive and Care Group Triumvirates in order to further embed good practice at all levels and ensure the Trust’s commitment to managing risk in a coordinated, systematic and transparent way is achieved.
• The post holder will coordinate the development of risk management functions throughout the Trust in line with local, regional and national guidance and statutory requirements.
• To lead on ensuring risk information systems align with the principles outlined in the Risk Management Strategy. This will involve liaising with the system provider to further develop the produce and reporting tools. This may involve the implementation of a new version and/or new system.
• To oversee the Risk Review Group and lead on monthly escalation and assurance reporting to the Clinical Executive Management Group, Board Sub Committees and the Board of Directors.
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five
hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’.
If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
This advert closes on Monday 29 Apr 2024