South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Risk and Assurance Lead

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Job summary

Applications for this vacancy are restricted to internal applicants only

We have an exciting opportunity for a Risk and Assurance Lead to join our Risk and Assurance team, based at South Tyneside District Hospital. The post will be fixed term for 8.5 months and can be offered as a secondment opportunity, to begin as soon as possible. This is a new role and will be fundamental in the delivery of the Trusts CQC assurance programme and risk management training programme.

Working with the Risk Manager, the post holder will be responsible for delivering training sessions to ensure staff are able to identify, assess and manage risks appropriately, in line with the Trusts policy and framework on risk management.

The post holder will also work alongside the Assurance Manager to contribute to the delivery of the Trusts Patient Safety and Quality Strategy and associated programmes of work, linked to national and local requirements across the Trust.

To play a key role in the development and maintenance of audit systems and processes to ensure robust feedback, monitoring and reporting of a variety of assurance metrics.

We welcome candidates who have experience working at Band 6 level (or above) and have experience of clinical audit and delivering training. It would be desirable (but not essential) for the post holder to be a Registered Nurse, Midwife or AHP.

Flexible working arrangements are available

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work with the Risk Manager to deliver training across the organisation to management staff in relation to risk management. This will involve educating staff on identifying, assessing and managing risks, to ensure they comply with the risk management policy and framework.

Assisting the Assurance Manager in completing mock inspections/assessment of clinical departments/wards and ensuring the development of robust improvement plans. This will involve the collation, analysis and synthesis of a range of quantitative and qualitative data.

If you are interested in the role and want to know, please contact Charlotte Hannibell, Risk Manager, via email charlotte.hannibell@nhs.net

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.

Date posted

17 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year

Contract

Secondment

Duration

8 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9155-CRAC-0425-38

Job locations

South Tyneside District Hospital

Harton Lane

South Shields

NE34 0PL

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support the delivery of a training programme created to educate staff across the organisation in relation to risk management. This will involve delivering training sessions to management staff to ensure they are able to identify, assess and manage risks appropriately, in line with the Trusts policy and framework on risk management.

To work alongside the Assurance Manager to support the delivery of the Trusts Patient Safety and Quality Strategy and associated programmes of work, linked to national and local requirements across the Trust.

To play a key role in the development and maintenance of audit systems and processes to ensure robust feedback, monitoring and reporting of a variety of assurance metrics.

Ensuring continual compliance with the CQC Regulatory Framework and Fundamental Standards, and with other quality associated regulatory bodies and their compliance requirements.

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

Job description

Job responsibilities

To play a key role in the development and maintenance of audit systems and processes to ensure robust feedback, monitoring and reporting of a variety of assurance metrics.

Ensuring continual compliance with the CQC Regulatory Framework and Fundamental Standards, and with other quality associated regulatory bodies and their compliance requirements.

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience working at Band 6 level (or above)
Knowledge of CQC Fundamental Standards
Knowledge and experience of QI/service improvement methodology
Evidence of continued professional development
Experience of developing and delivering training to wide audiences
Demonstrable experience of preparing presentation reports and training materials utilising a range of Microsoft Office packages.
Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
Clinical audit experience
Experience of risk management

Desirable

Experience of risk management within a healthcare setting.
Experience delivering training on risk management.
Use of Datix Risk Register.

Qualifications

Essential

First Degree in health-related subject or equivalent experience
Teaching/training/mentorship qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

Registered Nurse (Adult/Children) or Registered Midwife or Registered AHP
Certified risk management qualification.

Physical skills

Essential

Requirement for good keyboard skills for system use and report writing.
Able to meet travel requirements of the role.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of risk management.
Leadership and management skills
Data collation and critical analysis
Problem solving skills
Coaching skills
Audit skills
Attention to detail

Desirable

Delivery of risk management training.
Formal QI / leadership training

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience working at Band 6 level (or above)
Knowledge of CQC Fundamental Standards
Knowledge and experience of QI/service improvement methodology
Evidence of continued professional development
Experience of developing and delivering training to wide audiences
Demonstrable experience of preparing presentation reports and training materials utilising a range of Microsoft Office packages.
Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
Clinical audit experience
Experience of risk management