Assurance and Risk Officer

3 weeks ago


Llanelli, United Kingdom Hywel Dda University Health Board Full time

We are offering an exciting opportunity for either an already qualified risk professional, or an individual who has the aptitude, ability and desire to be trained, in order to play an integral part in the Assurance and Risk Team.

As part of the team, you will support the organisation in undertaking assurance and risk activities by using a business partnering approach across our operational and corporate services, and supporting the development and implementation of robust governance processes and systems.

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 and 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 and standards.

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 organisation skills, as well as the ability to work on their own initiative.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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.

Contribute to the development of the Risk Management Framework for the Health Board that enables the risk management process to be fully enacted within the Health Board, therefore providing assurance to the Board that significant risks are being identified, assessed and managed effectively and appropriately.

Act as an expert technical resource, providing timely and high quality advice and information on assurance and risk to Senior Managers

Facilitate a risk aware culture and provide expert advice and support in the identification and assessment of risk, to support the organisation in achieving its objectives, delivering safe and effective services and compliance with legislation / standards.

Quality assure risk assessment from operational delivery teams and corporate directorates, providing constructive feedback where necessary

Develop effective business partnership working with colleagues from operational delivery teams and corporate directorates to support risk management and assurance activities, and ensure that they are used to inform service improvement initiatives and implementation.

Working collaboratively with colleagues from operational delivery teams and corporate directorates to track the implementation of recommendations raised by auditors and regulators, and the delivery of Welsh Health Circular and Ministerial Direction requirements

Produce and deliver in-house training sessions to Health Board staff

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

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 mínimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 02/06/2023.



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