Job 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 highly motivated individual to join the team in the key corporate role of Head of Risk Management and Assurance.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for leading, promoting and facilitating effective risk management and assurance across all areas of the organisation in line with the Risk Management Strategy.
The post holder will provide a combination of subject matter expertise, particularly in relation to risk, with leadership skills to develop and drive performance, working with Senior Leaders across the organisation and governance leads to demonstrate compliance with policies, guidelines and standards. The post holders portfolio will include policies, clinical guidelines and the implementation of CAS alerts, via the management of a small team.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with fivehospitals 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.
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