Job summary
Do you excel in the art of navigating challenges, devising strategic decisions, and mitigating risks?
Public Health Wales is seeking an exceptional individual to fill the position of Head of Risk Management, who will be at the forefront of our risk management development plan. We need your strategic acumen and ability to inspire others, to shape our risk management practices.
You will become an integral part of an organisation that values your expertise and empowers you to make a lasting impact.
This This role requires an experienced, senior, highly qualified and competent professional with broad experience and a highly developed skill-set in risk management. The individual will be able to proactively negotiate and influence at senior levels within the organisation, linking closely to executive functions, senior management and staff in the provision of the Trust's progressive Risk management agenda.
Main duties of the job
The Head of Risk Management will support the CEO, Board and Non- Executive Directors and will be directly responsible to the Assistant Director of Integrated Governance and will lead on all risk management strategies and initiatives. The role will have significant input to the Trust's strategic and business planning systems providing advice on all risk management aspects including risk appetite.
About us
Public Health Wales is the National Public Health Institute in Wales. Our vision is 'Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales'. We play a pivotal role in driving improvements in population health and well-being, reducing health inequalities, improving healthcare outcomes, protecting the public and supporting the development of health in all policies across Wales.
Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change. We are an organisation that places ourselves at the heart of supporting people, communities, partners, and the Welsh Government in addressing these major challenges and providing solutions for action.
Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Master's Degree or demonstrate an equivalent level of experience in a relevant field.
- Evidence of higher or further education
- Demonstrable CPD
Desirable
- Certified Member of the Institute of Risk Management/ or working toward CMIRM
- Training and Audit Qualification (C&G)
- Prince2 certification or similar project management qualification desirable.
- Knowledge of 'Datix' or other risk data capturing systems
- Familiar with ISO Standards (ISO 31000)
Experience
Essential
- Evidenced ability to work across professional and organisational boundaries in an atmosphere of change / complex structures and partnership working.
- Experience of Project Management
- Evidence of experience of change management.
- Ability to work to deliver to strict deadlines
Desirable
- Experience of Integrated Risk Management is highly desirable.
Skiils
Essential
- High level of report writing and presentation skills to convey complex information at senior executive level and staff groups / public groups.
- High level verbal and numerical analytical reasoning skills i.e. data analysis, interpretation and comparison of performance.
- IT skills / Use of software to generate Risk Reports/ Document management and evidence portfolios
- Budgetary management skills required
- Leadership and staff management with coaching skills and experience.
- Highly developed influencing and negotiation skills
- Proactive, self-motivated, able to work on own initiative and motivate others.
Knowledge
Essential
- Highly developed specialist knowledge of risk underpinned by theory and experience
- Understanding of complex NHS Risk Management processes and practice including Incident Reporting requirements, Risk Register functions, Board Assurance Framework etc
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Reliable
- Flexible approach to work and needs of the service
- Enthusiastic/motivated
- Proactive with an ability to show initiative and generate ideas
other
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Master's Degree or demonstrate an equivalent level of experience in a relevant field.
- Evidence of higher or further education
- Demonstrable CPD
Desirable
- Certified Member of the Institute of Risk Management/ or working toward CMIRM
- Training and Audit Qualification (C&G)
- Prince2 certification or similar project management qualification desirable.
- Knowledge of 'Datix' or other risk data capturing systems
- Familiar with ISO Standards (ISO 31000)
Experience
Essential
- Evidenced ability to work across professional and organisational boundaries in an atmosphere of change / complex structures and partnership working.
- Experience of Project Management
- Evidence of experience of change management.
- Ability to work to deliver to strict deadlines
Desirable
- Experience of Integrated Risk Management is highly desirable.
Skiils
Essential
- High level of report writing and presentation skills to convey complex information at senior executive level and staff groups / public groups.
- High level verbal and numerical analytical reasoning skills i.e. data analysis, interpretation and comparison of performance.
- IT skills / Use of software to generate Risk Reports/ Document management and evidence portfolios
- Budgetary management skills required
- Leadership and staff management with coaching skills and experience.
- Highly developed influencing and negotiation skills
- Proactive, self-motivated, able to work on own initiative and motivate others.
Knowledge
Essential
- Highly developed specialist knowledge of risk underpinned by theory and experience
- Understanding of complex NHS Risk Management processes and practice including Incident Reporting requirements, Risk Register functions, Board Assurance Framework etc
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Reliable
- Flexible approach to work and needs of the service
- Enthusiastic/motivated
- Proactive with an ability to show initiative and generate ideas
other
Desirable
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.
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
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).
