Job summary This is an exciting opportunity for a Risk expert to join the corporate governance team at QVH; a forward thinking and patient centered organisation. In this new and exciting role within the central corporate governance team, you will provide professional advice and support in relation to all aspects of risk management, act as subject matter expert and lead the implementation of our new Risk management framework, supporting the development of a culture and environment where effective risk management is embedded in all areas of the Trust to help us to achieve our ambitions and objectives. Main duties of the job The Risk Management Specialist will provide professional advice and support in relation to all aspects of risk management, including responsibility for the processes and systems in place for the Board Assurance Framework, the Organisational Risk Register and Local Risk Registers. The post holder will provide the trust with expertise in risk management issues and act as a subject matter expert, closely working with the Board, Executive Team, Directorates, Corporate functions and Business Units The post holder will lead the implementation of the trust's risk management framework, including risk appetite, developing a culture and environment where risk management is embedded in all areas of the trust to support the achievement of the trust's objectives. The post holder will have significant influence over the application of the framework to ensure its effectiveness and consistent application in line with good practice and governance requirements. The post holder will lead on all aspects of risk reporting, ensuring the Board, its Committees, the Executive, Directorates, corporate functions and Business units receive high quality reports and data to support the framework, utilising the trust's risk management software. About us Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond. We specialise in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics, providing regional and national services in these areas of clinical expertise.Our world-leading clinical teams also treat more common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. In addition, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and a growing portfolio of community-based services.Patients consistently rate QVH amongst the top hospitals in the country for quality of care. Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning. Date posted 16 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata for part time Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 276-RM-AfC Job locations Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust East Grinstead RH19 3DZ Job description Job responsibilities Risk Management Framework Responsible for the development and implementation of the risk management framework, ensuring the policy is regularly reviewed, fit for purpose and in line with good practice Guided by good practice in risk management and national guidance, freedom to interpret the application of effective risk management across the trust as the lead specialist Provide visible leadership across the trust in the delivery of the risk management framework, developing and supporting a high level of engagement at all levels Ensure local risk registers are in place and effective, liaising with local teams to support the identification, recording, and monitoring of risks and controls within their area, including where appropriate the escalation of risks Ensure the organisational risk register is in place and effective, liaising with risk owners and handlers to ensure the accurate recording and management of risks and controls Working with others to support the analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options related to risk controls and actions Responsible for ensuring actions associated with risks are monitored, completed and accurately recorded Responsible for the Board Assurance Framework process, ensuring that strategic risk is aligned with strategic objectives and the effective management of controls and assurance are in place. Working with strategic risk owners to ensure the BAF is regularly reported at Board level Support the trusts development and application of risk appetite Develop the effectiveness of the risk management framework to support the trusts governance, performance and decision making at all levels of the trust Ensure all identified risks are assessed to ensure the correct recording and management of the risk, supporting individuals through the process Produce and analyse various risk reports and presentation of risk data, including a degree of complex information To contribute to annual reporting requirements such as the trusts annual report and annual governance statement To participate and support internal and external audit programmes Contribute to the development and the effective running of the Organisational Risk Oversight Group, acting as a key member and providing the secretariat to the group Produce and support deep dive risk reviews on a periodic basis and as required Ensure the triangulation of other metrics to support the overall approach to risk, ensuring themes and trends are identified, analysed and interpreted Provide horizon scanning abilities to support the identification of risk Plan, organise a comprehensive work plan in relation to risk management to ensure the effectiveness of the framework throughout the trust and a process of continuous improvement To take responsibility for keeping up to date with developments in risk management and governance to ensure compliance and application of good practice Education and Training Responsible for the development and delivery of board level training in risk management and the Board Assurance Framework Provide risk management training to staff at all levels including clinicians and management Work with the Learning and Organisational Development Team to ensure training needs are identified for all individuals involved in risk management processes Develop guidance, advice, toolkits and other resources to support staff at all levels Design, develop and deliver specialist training programmes to meet the needs of those involved in risk management processes, ensuring their consistent delivery and maintaining clear records of attendance Ensure all users of the trusts risk management system (InPhase) are trained and competent in its use Undertake horizon scanning activities to enable early identification and assessment of potential changes Supporting staff to develop a culture of effective risk management through education, training and expertise and ensuring risk management is embedded into business as usual Systems Act as system administrator for the trusts risk management system (InPhase), ensuring access to the system is available for all staff requiring access Ensure the system is configured in line with the requirements of the trust, including its automation, notification and reporting capabilities Responsible for ensuring the system is developed to ensure the effectiveness of risk registers and the Board Assurance FrameworkLiaise with the supplier and user community to ensure the most effective use of the system to manage the framework Job description Job responsibilities Risk Management Framework Responsible for the development and implementation of the risk management framework, ensuring the policy is regularly reviewed, fit for purpose and in line with good practice Guided by good practice in risk management and national guidance, freedom to interpret the application of effective risk management across the trust as the lead specialist Provide visible leadership across the trust in the delivery of the risk management framework, developing and supporting a high level of engagement at all levels Ensure local risk registers are in place and effective, liaising with local teams to support the identification, recording, and monitoring of risks and controls within their area, including where appropriate the escalation of risks Ensure the organisational risk register is in place and effective, liaising with risk owners and handlers to ensure the accurate recording and management of risks and controls Working with others to support the analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options related to risk controls and actions Responsible for ensuring actions associated with risks are monitored, completed and accurately recorded Responsible for the Board Assurance Framework process, ensuring that strategic risk is aligned with strategic objectives and the effective management of controls and assurance are in place. Working with strategic risk owners to ensure the BAF is regularly reported at Board level Support the trusts development and application of risk appetite Develop the effectiveness of the risk management framework to support the trusts governance, performance and decision making at all levels of the trust Ensure all identified risks are assessed to ensure the correct recording and management of the risk, supporting individuals through the process Produce and analyse various risk reports and presentation of risk data, including a degree of complex information To contribute to annual reporting requirements such as the trusts annual report and annual governance statement To participate and support internal and external audit programmes Contribute to the development and the effective running of the Organisational Risk Oversight Group, acting as a key member and providing the secretariat to the group Produce and support deep dive risk reviews on a periodic basis and as required Ensure the triangulation of other metrics to support the overall approach to risk, ensuring themes and trends are identified, analysed and interpreted Provide horizon scanning abilities to support the identification of risk Plan, organise a comprehensive work plan in relation to risk management to ensure the effectiveness of the framework throughout the trust and a process of continuous improvement To take responsibility for keeping up to date with developments in risk management and governance to ensure compliance and application of good practice Education and Training Responsible for the development and delivery of board level training in risk management and the Board Assurance Framework Provide risk management training to staff at all levels including clinicians and management Work with the Learning and Organisational Development Team to ensure training needs are identified for all individuals involved in risk management processes Develop guidance, advice, toolkits and other resources to support staff at all levels Design, develop and deliver specialist training programmes to meet the needs of those involved in risk management processes, ensuring their consistent delivery and maintaining clear records of attendance Ensure all users of the trusts risk management system (InPhase) are trained and competent in its use Undertake horizon scanning activities to enable early identification and assessment of potential changes Supporting staff to develop a culture of effective risk management through education, training and expertise and ensuring risk management is embedded into business as usual Systems Act as system administrator for the trusts risk management system (InPhase), ensuring access to the system is available for all staff requiring access Ensure the system is configured in line with the requirements of the trust, including its automation, notification and reporting capabilities Responsible for ensuring the system is developed to ensure the effectiveness of risk registers and the Board Assurance FrameworkLiaise with the supplier and user community to ensure the most effective use of the system to manage the framework Person Specification Qualifications Essential Masters qualification or able to demonstrate specialist knowledge within this field through practical experience Evidence of continued professional development to support the delivery of the role, including in risk management and governance systems Desirable Institute of Risk Management qualification and/or membership Experience Essential Experience leading and implementing risk management processes in complex organisations Experience of producing reports, briefing papers and presentations explaining complex issues to various audiences, including board level reporting Experience in analysing, interpreting and presenting a wide range of complex information and data Desirable Experience of working with a risk management system in a healthcare environment (e.g. Datix, InPhase, Ulysses, Radar) Experience in a risk management or governance role within the NHS Knowledge Essential Developed specialist knowledge of risk management Extensive knowledge of risk management and governance frameworks in healthcare organisations Person Specification Qualifications Essential Masters qualification or able to demonstrate specialist knowledge within this field through practical experience Evidence of continued professional development to support the delivery of the role, including in risk management and governance systems Desirable Institute of Risk Management qualification and/or membership Experience Essential Experience leading and implementing risk management processes in complex organisations Experience of producing reports, briefing papers and presentations explaining complex issues to various audiences, including board level reporting Experience in analysing, interpreting and presenting a wide range of complex information and data Desirable Experience of working with a risk management system in a healthcare environment (e.g. Datix, InPhase, Ulysses, Radar) Experience in a risk management or governance role within the NHS Knowledge Essential Developed specialist knowledge of risk management Extensive knowledge of risk management and governance frameworks in healthcare organisations 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 Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). 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). Additional information 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 Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). 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 Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust East Grinstead RH19 3DZ Employer's website https://www.qvh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)