Job summary
Under the direction of the Risk Manager, the post holder will be responsible for administration of all aspects under the remit of the Risk Management. Risk Management within this job description refers to incident reporting, incident investigation, Serious Incidents, Concise Investigations, Duty of Candour, Risk Registers and the Risk Management Database (Datix). This also includes secretarial (minute taking) and administration of meetings.
There may also be a requirement to support within the wider team and assist the legal services administrative function on an ad hoc basis.
The role is an NCA wide role and is primarily based at Fairfield General Hospital which is part of Bury Care Organisation.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the post will include:
- Minute taking and meeting administration
- Ensuring the smooth and efficient organisation of the Risk Management administrative function
- Supporting the implementation and understanding of the policies and procedures for Risk Management
- Overseeing the maintenance and monitoring of databases bring forward systems and other daily administrative duties which facilitate the effective performance of all aspects of Risk Management
- Providing advice and support for staff / managers in the function and use of the Datix modules for Risk Management
- Photocopying and downloading medical records
- Utilising and promoting the Datix system for Risk Management
- Adhering to, and helping implement operational procedures and guidelines related to Risk Management, in conjunction with the Risk Manager.
- Other administrative duties as designated by the senior members of the Risk Management and Patient Safety team
About us
The Northern Care Alliance (NCA) is one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. Launched in April 2017, the NCA serves over one million people across Greater Manchester and employs over 19,000 healthcare professionals across Bury, Rochdale, Salford and Oldham. The sheer size, scale and potential of our combined service is huge. At the NCA, we can offer groupwide, flexible multi-site opportunities, as part of our connected, integrated and engaged team. We believe in saving and improving lives and are passionate about driving forward significant improvements to the provision of safe, high-quality integrated health and social care to our local community. If you share our vision, take your place with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- NHS Experience and/or knowledge
- NHS Patient Safety, Governance or Risk Management experience
- Experience working within a fast paced administrative environment
- Experience in IT, data input/analysis/stats/coding
- Experience with a risk management/or other similar database
- Experience using hospital systems PAS & EPR
Qualifications
Essential
- Education to 3 x GCSEs at C level or above or equivalent qualification(s). OR Consideration administration experience
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- NHS Experience and/or knowledge
- NHS Patient Safety, Governance or Risk Management experience
- Experience working within a fast paced administrative environment
- Experience in IT, data input/analysis/stats/coding
- Experience with a risk management/or other similar database
- Experience using hospital systems PAS & EPR
Qualifications
Essential
- Education to 3 x GCSEs at C level or above or equivalent qualification(s). OR Consideration administration experience
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
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).