Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a Risk Practitioner as part of the Corporate Governance Team to support our Clinical Divisions and Corporate Services in proactively identifying, assessing, mitigating, monitoring and managing risks.
The role of Risk Practitioner is a pivotal role within the Trust and reports directly to the Associate Director of Corporate Governance. The post holder acts as an adviser to the Trust on all aspects of risk management. The role involves day-to-day contact with clinical and operational services and Board level managers, as well as external advisers and regulatory bodies.
Main duties of the job
Act as the Trust's expert on risk management, advising on effective management of Risk Registers and fostering a risk-aware culture.
Ensure systems and processes are fit for purpose, well-implemented, and positively drive clinical care quality.
Analyse and review risk entries for robustness and support Divisions in developing risk register reports for compliance, performance, and assurance.
Use risk intelligence to guide business continuity and disaster recovery planning.
Promote continuous horizon scanning for emerging risks and opportunities, embedding risk management in quality improvement and patient safety.
Design and implement the Annual Risk Management Improvement Plan, refining processes through best practices.
Provide high-quality advice, training, and support to all levels of staff on risk identification and management. Deliver analytical reports and risk registers for the Board and committees, driving informed decision-making and organisational resilience.
About us
We provide mental health and learning disability care for children, young people and adults across Sussex
Working in Sussex:
- Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns there's always new experiences to be enjoyed
- Embrace the city life with great access to visit Brighton and London
- With easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow and excellent railway links across the UK there is plenty of opportunity for adventure
We'd love you to join our organisation that is rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by the Care Quality Commission. Our staff agree, with 82% of people in our recent staff survey telling us that they recognise that care for patients is our top priority.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Risk Management Framework, Processes, and Systems
- Corporate Risk Register: Oversee and implement the Trusts Corporate Risk Register and risk escalation framework.
- System Fitness: Ensure systems/processes for risk identification, assessment, and mitigation are effective, and recommend improvements as needed.
- Continuous Improvement: Regularly review and refine risk management processes, incorporating best practices and national standards.
- Communication: Maintain effective communication channels for risk management and share timely updates, including content for the Trusts intranet.
- Reporting: Generate periodic risk management reports for the Board, Committees, and other stakeholders. Address findings from internal audits.
- Guidance and Feedback: Provide support to divisions in recording and analysing risks, maintaining risk registers, and ensuring appropriate escalations.
- Data Analysis: Analyse risk data to identify trends, themes, and connections with other indicators.
- Governance Integration: Collaborate with the Clinical Governance Team to manage clinical risks effectively.
- Escalation: Align risks with the Trusts Risk Management Framework, escalating appropriately to the Corporate Risk Register.
- Strategic Reporting: Develop reports, including Divisional and Governance reports, to inform risk mitigation and decision-making.
Risk Management Support and Training
- Training Program: Develop and deliver a comprehensive risk management training program to build competence and a positive risk culture.
- Expert Advice: Guide Board members on risk appetite and tolerance and advise staff on risk management processes and tools.
- Risk Entry Quality: Support Divisions in assessing complex risks, scoring entries, and maintaining accurate risk registers.
- Knowledge Sharing: Cascade lessons learned to improve risk management practices Trust-wide.
Communication and Relationships
- Engagement: Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, using effective communication to simplify complex risk terms and promote understanding.
- Collaboration: Work with senior leaders and external bodies (e.g., CQC, ICS) to manage significant risks and maintain compliance.
- Negotiation and Persuasion: Employ negotiation skills to achieve cooperative outcomes and meet deadlines.
- Technical Proficiency: Utilise advanced tools (e.g., Ulysses) for risk management and reporting.
Financial and Physical Resources
- Software Management: Lead procurement and development of risk management software.
- Budget Responsibility: Manage departmental budgets, approve expenditures, and ensure value for money in operations.
Information Management
- Data Security: Maintain confidentiality and adhere to Information Governance policies.
- Database Development: Support creation and maintenance of databases for reporting and monitoring.
- Analysis and Reporting: Conduct timely analyses of risk data to inform decision-making.
Planning and Organisation
- Meetings Coordination: Organise and facilitate multidisciplinary meetings.
- Task Management: Act as the main point of contact for risk management tasks and reporting.
Policy and Service Development
- Policy Enhancement: Develop and propose changes to the Risk Management Framework and improvement strategies.
- Guideline Development: Create guidelines for staff to independently generate risk reports.
- Strategic Contribution: Participate in the strategic planning and development of governance frameworks and improvement initiatives.
Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
- Stakeholder Relationships: Build and maintain constructive relationships with internal and external parties.
- Working Groups: Represent the Trust in projects and initiatives, providing analytical advice on risks and dependencies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Risk Management Framework, Processes, and Systems
- Corporate Risk Register: Oversee and implement the Trusts Corporate Risk Register and risk escalation framework.
- System Fitness: Ensure systems/processes for risk identification, assessment, and mitigation are effective, and recommend improvements as needed.
- Continuous Improvement: Regularly review and refine risk management processes, incorporating best practices and national standards.
- Communication: Maintain effective communication channels for risk management and share timely updates, including content for the Trusts intranet.
- Reporting: Generate periodic risk management reports for the Board, Committees, and other stakeholders. Address findings from internal audits.
- Guidance and Feedback: Provide support to divisions in recording and analysing risks, maintaining risk registers, and ensuring appropriate escalations.
- Data Analysis: Analyse risk data to identify trends, themes, and connections with other indicators.
- Governance Integration: Collaborate with the Clinical Governance Team to manage clinical risks effectively.
- Escalation: Align risks with the Trusts Risk Management Framework, escalating appropriately to the Corporate Risk Register.
- Strategic Reporting: Develop reports, including Divisional and Governance reports, to inform risk mitigation and decision-making.
Risk Management Support and Training
- Training Program: Develop and deliver a comprehensive risk management training program to build competence and a positive risk culture.
- Expert Advice: Guide Board members on risk appetite and tolerance and advise staff on risk management processes and tools.
- Risk Entry Quality: Support Divisions in assessing complex risks, scoring entries, and maintaining accurate risk registers.
- Knowledge Sharing: Cascade lessons learned to improve risk management practices Trust-wide.
Communication and Relationships
- Engagement: Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, using effective communication to simplify complex risk terms and promote understanding.
- Collaboration: Work with senior leaders and external bodies (e.g., CQC, ICS) to manage significant risks and maintain compliance.
- Negotiation and Persuasion: Employ negotiation skills to achieve cooperative outcomes and meet deadlines.
- Technical Proficiency: Utilise advanced tools (e.g., Ulysses) for risk management and reporting.
Financial and Physical Resources
- Software Management: Lead procurement and development of risk management software.
- Budget Responsibility: Manage departmental budgets, approve expenditures, and ensure value for money in operations.
Information Management
- Data Security: Maintain confidentiality and adhere to Information Governance policies.
- Database Development: Support creation and maintenance of databases for reporting and monitoring.
- Analysis and Reporting: Conduct timely analyses of risk data to inform decision-making.
Planning and Organisation
- Meetings Coordination: Organise and facilitate multidisciplinary meetings.
- Task Management: Act as the main point of contact for risk management tasks and reporting.
Policy and Service Development
- Policy Enhancement: Develop and propose changes to the Risk Management Framework and improvement strategies.
- Guideline Development: Create guidelines for staff to independently generate risk reports.
- Strategic Contribution: Participate in the strategic planning and development of governance frameworks and improvement initiatives.
Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
- Stakeholder Relationships: Build and maintain constructive relationships with internal and external parties.
- Working Groups: Represent the Trust in projects and initiatives, providing analytical advice on risks and dependencies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Master's degree level or equivalent professional qualification or ability to demonstrate equivalent level of experience in risk management or a relevant field
Experience
Essential
- Experience of risk management gained from working in a large, complex organisation; preferably within a healthcare setting.
- Experience of supporting Services, Departments and Divisions in undertaking risk assessments, reviewing risk registers etc
- Experience of the Ulysses risk management system.
- Demonstrable track record of achievement in a relevant role
- Experience of maintaining databases to store complex information
- Experience of undertaking analysis of data, correlating multiple sources of data and producing informative reports.
- Experience of writing clear and concise reports, to inform policy and provide information and assurance.
- Experience of developing and delivering training packages using excellent presentation skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Master's degree level or equivalent professional qualification or ability to demonstrate equivalent level of experience in risk management or a relevant field
Experience
Essential
- Experience of risk management gained from working in a large, complex organisation; preferably within a healthcare setting.
- Experience of supporting Services, Departments and Divisions in undertaking risk assessments, reviewing risk registers etc
- Experience of the Ulysses risk management system.
- Demonstrable track record of achievement in a relevant role
- Experience of maintaining databases to store complex information
- Experience of undertaking analysis of data, correlating multiple sources of data and producing informative reports.
- Experience of writing clear and concise reports, to inform policy and provide information and assurance.
- Experience of developing and delivering training packages using excellent presentation skills
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).
