About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a risk specialist to join our Trust as Head of Risk. As Head of Risk, you will provide expert leadership and oversight of the Trust's risk management framework, Board Assurance Framework, and Corporate Risk Register.
Working closely with senior clinical and corporate leaders, you will ensure risks are effectively identified, assessed, and managed, providing the Board and executive teams with clear insight to support informed decision-making and the delivery of strategic objectives.
In this role you will offer constructive challenge, expert advice, and professional guidance on all aspects of risk management. You will lead and develop the Risk Team while overseeing the day-to-day management of key governance and assurance processes.
You will also work collaboratively with colleagues across a wide range of specialist functions, including patient safety, health and safety, fire safety and security, information governance, infection prevention and control, and business continuity, helping to foster a proactive and positive risk culture across the Trust.
If you are a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and a passion for governance, assurance, and continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
- To be the responsible owner of the Risk Assurance Framework, mapping the principle objectives to risks, control and assurance, and compiling and presenting risk reports.
- Work with the internal auditors, ensure that the Trust's mechanisms for internal control are fit for purpose and monitored
- Ensure that Risk Management & Risk Registers for all services are of a high quality and up to date; ensuring any high risk areas are dealt with appropriately
- Take responsibility for system quality assurance including data entry accuracy, responsibility for evaluating organisational risks, identifying risk implications and advising executives on strategic options.
- Responsible for delivering risk related education and training and assessing skills and competencies to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and standards.
- Provide specialised knowledge in the use of the risk management software for recording, reviewing and reporting on risks and risks registers.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.We look forward to your application. Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc in governance related subject or equivalent experience in the role Significant experience of risk management software
- Knowledge gained by continued study and/or work experience in the area of risk management.
Desirable
- MSc in Risk Management or equivalent subject related to the role
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary/ multi-agency health/ social care environment.
- Experience of risk management and managing projects, and some experience of strategic development and planning
- Experience of working at board level - influencing, persuading, challenging and providing assurance to Chief Executive, Chair and Non-Executive Directors.
- Strong project management skills.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Britannia Park
Westcliff on Sea
SS2 6GE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)