Job summary
We are offering an exciting opportunity for either an already qualified risk professional, or an individual who has the aptitude, ability, transferrable skills and experience with the desire to be trained, to become an integral part of the Assurance and Risk Team. You will need to be a dynamic, forward thinking and highly motivated individual, with excellent time management skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships across the organisation.
You will support the organisation in undertaking assurance and risk activities by using a business partnering approach, and support the development and implementation of robust governance processes and systems.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support and work collaboratively with operational delivery teams and corporate directorates to develop and embed a risk consciousness and culture within the Health Board. This in turn will drive the delivery of the assurance and risk agenda to support the achievement of organisational objectives, delivery of safe and effective services and compliance with legislation, standards and the Health Board's Risk Management Framework.
The post holder will be a positive role model, and have a broad knowledge and technical understanding of risk management and assurance, have excellent communication and organisational skills, as well as the ability to work on their own initiative.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is advertised as a Band 6, and ideally candidates for this role must have achieved the Institute of Risk Management (IRM) Certificate in Enterprise Risk Management, with relevant experience. However, applicants who do not currently hold the qualification for the role are encouraged to apply, and if successful, will need to attain the qualification within 12 months of appointment, and will be appointed under the All Wales Annex 21 rules.
You will be supported by a development plan. During the first year payment will be 75% of the top rate of Band 6 pay. Following successful completion of the Institute of Risk Management (IRM) Certificate in Enterprise Risk Management and development plan, the post holder will be paid at the minimum point of Band 6. Support and supervision will be provided in order to develop the successful applicant to the Band 6 role. Failure to achieve the qualification and required competencies in the designated timeframe could result in re-deployment.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 13/09/2024.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is advertised as a Band 6, and ideally candidates for this role must have achieved the Institute of Risk Management (IRM) Certificate in Enterprise Risk Management, with relevant experience. However, applicants who do not currently hold the qualification for the role are encouraged to apply, and if successful, will need to attain the qualification within 12 months of appointment, and will be appointed under the All Wales Annex 21 rules.
You will be supported by a development plan. During the first year payment will be 75% of the top rate of Band 6 pay. Following successful completion of the Institute of Risk Management (IRM) Certificate in Enterprise Risk Management and development plan, the post holder will be paid at the minimum point of Band 6. Support and supervision will be provided in order to develop the successful applicant to the Band 6 role. Failure to achieve the qualification and required competencies in the designated timeframe could result in re-deployment.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 13/09/2024.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of risk management and assurance within the NHS or large public or private organisation
- Experience of delivering training programmes (in particular risk and/or assurance)
- Experience of writing formal reports for Committees
- Experience of presenting reports and information to managers and clinical leaders
- Experience or prioritising work to meet deadlines in a highly pressured environment
- Experience of developing procedures and guidance documents
- Experience of collaborative working across services and Directorates
Desirable
- Evidence of working with audit teams and tracking recommendations within large organisation
- Understanding of risk management standards
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in relevant field
- Evidence of CPD in relevant field
- Qualification or specialist knowledge of risk and assurance to postgraduate diploma level, such as a qualification in governance or risk management, eg, International Certificate in Enterprise Risk Management, or equivalent experience in a large and complex organisation
- Knowledge of corporate governance frameworks and evidence based assurance systems
- Understanding of risk management processes and practices including risk appetite/tolerance
- Working knowledge of Datix or other risk information management systems
- Understanding of confidentiality based on data protection/GDPR and Caldicott principles
Desirable
- Member of relevant professional body (eg Institute of Risk Management (IRM)
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of risk management and assurance within the NHS or large public or private organisation
- Experience of delivering training programmes (in particular risk and/or assurance)
- Experience of writing formal reports for Committees
- Experience of presenting reports and information to managers and clinical leaders
- Experience or prioritising work to meet deadlines in a highly pressured environment
- Experience of developing procedures and guidance documents
- Experience of collaborative working across services and Directorates
Desirable
- Evidence of working with audit teams and tracking recommendations within large organisation
- Understanding of risk management standards
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in relevant field
- Evidence of CPD in relevant field
- Qualification or specialist knowledge of risk and assurance to postgraduate diploma level, such as a qualification in governance or risk management, eg, International Certificate in Enterprise Risk Management, or equivalent experience in a large and complex organisation
- Knowledge of corporate governance frameworks and evidence based assurance systems
- Understanding of risk management processes and practices including risk appetite/tolerance
- Working knowledge of Datix or other risk information management systems
- Understanding of confidentiality based on data protection/GDPR and Caldicott principles
Desirable
- Member of relevant professional body (eg Institute of Risk Management (IRM)
Language Skills
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
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).
