About this role
Job summary
Are you looking for a new role and are wanting to make a difference to the local community? Have you got significant experience of working in health and safety, risk or compliance? Then we'd be keen to hear from you!
St Leonard's Hospice is recruiting a Head of Risk & Compliance to be the organisational lead to ensure the Hospice meets all its statutory, regulatory and legal obligations by maintaining effective systems of governance, assurance and risk management.
This is a full-time position based on-site, working 37.5 hours per week in office hours, Monday to Friday. The starting salary for this role is £57,861 per annum.
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Director of Finance and Corporate Services and working alongside the Health & Safety Co-ordinator, who you will manage, your main priorities as Head of Risk & Compliance will be to:
- Lead on the organisational risk management framework, risk registers and assurance processes
- Provide specialist advice on Health & Safety, risk and hazard management
- Work alongside key internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with CQC fundamental standards and coordinate the Hospices readiness for inspections
- Be the primary contact for insurance brokers and insurers
- Maintain the Hospices Business Continuity Plan
Our ideal candidates will have
- Significant senior leadership experience in Health & Safety, Risk or Compliance
- Experience of successfully managing staff, budgets, contracts and external suppliers
- Excellent communication skills including the ability to influence and lead on organisational change
What we can offer you in return
- An opportunity to make a difference
- Generous annual leave entitlement of up to 41 days
- Attractive pension schemes
- A supportive and friendly working environment
- Extensive employee discounts on shops, holidays and lifestyle choices and Blue Light Card discounts
About us
Our mission is to provide excellent care and support to those living with life-limiting illness and to the people they care about, to enrich their lives and to contribute to the ongoing development of end-of-life care. We do this by placing our patients at the centre of everything we do, and through involving patients and their families in all decisions regarding their care.
We can only achieve this with the help of our amazing colleagues, by developing and recognising their contribution, and by sharing our knowledge and skills through education, audit and research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will ensure the Hospice meets all statutory, regulatory and legal obligations, maintaining effective systems of governance, assurance and risk management. They will act as the organisational lead for Health & Safety, clinical and non-clinical compliance, ensuring robust oversight of the Hospice estate, retail premises and business continuity.
Whilst strengthening the Hospices Health & Safety governance, they will also ensure compliance with HSE requirements and CQC regulations.
Main duties and responsibilities
Professional
- 1. Lead and be accountable for the organisational risk management framework, risk registers and assurance processes.
- 2. Develop and maintain the Health & Safety, Risk Management and Compliance policies.
- 3. Chair the Health, Safety and Risk Group and oversee the implementation of action plans and audit recommendations.
- 4. Provide specialist advice on Health & Safety, risk and hazard management.
- 5. Ensure effective audits, inspections, incident investigations and risk assessments are in place across the Hospice including areas such as fire, equipment and food.
- 6. Act as principal contact with WorkNest and other regulatory advisers.
CQC and Governance
- 1. Work alongside Clinical Leaders, the Head of Patient Safety and Learning and the Registered Manager to ensure compliance with CQC fundamental standards.
- 2. Lead evidence collection and assurance for the Safe and Well-led domains.
- 3. Coordinate organisational readiness for CQC inspections.
- 4. Provide regular compliance and assurance reports to the Executive Team and Trustees.
Business Continuity and Insurance
- 1. Maintain and test the organisational Business Continuity plan.
- 2. Be the primary contact with insurance brokers and insurers (excl Medical Protection Society) for processing claims, managing queries, and leading on Insurance Inspections. Support the Director of Finance & Corporate Services to fulfil policy renewal requirements.
- 3. Manage health and safety budgets.
- 4. Provide quarterly reports to the Executive Team, Governance Committee and Board of Trustees.
Managerial
- 1. Line manage the Health & Safety Coordinator.
- 2. Promote a positive culture of safety, learning and continuous improvement.
Person Specification
IT
Essential
- Advanced IT skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification or equivalent experience
- NEBOSH qualification or equivalent Health & Safety qualification
- Risk Management qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Facilities Management qualification
- Chartered Membership of IOSH or working towards Chartered status
Personal
Essential
- Resilient and able to manage competing priorities in a complex environment
- Team player
- Decisive
- Flexible to the changing needs of the post
Experience
Essential
- Significant senior leadership experience in Health & Safety, Risk, Compliance including:
- Experience of governance, assurance and risk management frameworks including developing and implementing organisational Health & Safety and risk management frameworks
- Experience of leading regulatory compliance programmes and organisational assurance processes
- Experience of managing and investigating incidents, risks and compliance concerns
- Experience of managing staff, budgets, contracts and external suppliers
- Experience of preparing reports and presenting information to senior colleagues
- Extensive knowledge of Health & Safety regulations
- Understanding of business continuity and emergency planning arrangements
- Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to lead organisational change and continuous improvement
- Effective planning, organisational and project management skills
Desirable
- Experience of working within a healthcare, hospice or other regulated environment
- Experience of healthcare estates compliance and sustainability programmes
- Knowledge of CQC regulations and inspection requirements
- Knowledge of healthcare estate standards including HTMs and HBNs
- Knowledge of NHS and Hospice governance structures
- Knowledge of environmental and sustainability legislation
Other
Essential
- Be prepared to assist with Hospice fundraising activities
- Current driving licence & access to own vehicle for work purposes
Communication
Essential
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- Ability to interpret legislation and translate requirements into operational practice
- Excellent presentation skills
- Ability to influence, negotiate and build productive working relationships at all levels
Employer details
Employer name
St Leonard's Hospice
Address
St Leonard's Hospice
185 Tadcaster Road
York
North Yorkshire
YO24 1GL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.stleonardshospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)