Governance and Risk Assurance Officer

3 weeks ago

Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust Full time

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is pleased to present an exceptional opportunity to join our team.

Eligibility Note: This position is exclusively available to candidates from the Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS system, which includes Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Southern Health FT, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton FT, Solent NHS Trust, South Central Ambulance Service, or Hampshire Hospitals FT.

Role Summary

A remarkable position has opened within the Division B Governance team at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) for a Risk and Governance Coordinator.

As a vital member of the Divisional Governance Group, you will assist the Division in adhering to the Care Quality Commission (CQC), NHS Litigation Authority's (NHSLA) Risk Management Standards, and other regulatory bodies to ensure the achievement of Governance objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee the investigation, monitoring, and evaluation of all incidents, including serious patient safety events, in accordance with national guidelines.
  • Manage the clinical review process for Serious Incidents Requiring Investigation (SIRI).
  • Collaborate with the Education Team to disseminate lessons learned from serious incidents within the Division and the Trust.
  • Administer the management of policies and guidelines.
  • Provide guidance and support to the Care Group on risk and patient safety management.

About Us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer extensive learning and development opportunities to help you achieve your career aspirations.

Non-clinical roles may involve a combination of on-site and remote work, with specific details and flexible working arrangements discussed during the interview process. UHS employees benefit from a variety of NHS discounts, a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is a desirable location for living and working, situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct train services to London. The New Forest National Park and the beaches of the Jurassic coast are also nearby. The city boasts living costs approximately 20% lower than London and features 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Job Responsibilities

General Duties

  • Ensure the execution of Trust Risk Strategies across the Care Group.
  • Promote the Risk Strategy to all personnel.
  • Facilitate effective communication channels regarding risk management to all staff within the Care Group.
  • Assist Matrons and Department managers in conducting effective risk assessments and management decisions.
  • Support the identification of risk and safety gaps and aid managers in developing action plans, monitoring, and reviewing these plans accordingly.
  • Chair Care Group link nurse/local representative meetings and report outcomes to Clinical Governance Leads.
  • Effectively manage the clinical risk review process by facilitating the investigation and analysis of SIRIs, liaising with the Trust Patient Safety Team.
  • Present cases to the Serious Incident Scrutiny Group (SISG) review group.
  • Analyze complex data from incidents, recognizing and interpreting trends.
  • Deliver information using various media to senior managers, consultants, and colleagues.
  • Prepare reports on clinical risk management aspects, detailing information for each Care Group.
  • Generate quarterly and annual clinical risk management or patient safety reports for the Division and the Trust, identifying trends and making actionable recommendations.
  • As the Risk and Safety Coordinator, collaborate with Divisional Health & Safety representatives to implement and monitor policies and procedures ensuring the health, safety, and security of all staff within the Care Groups.
  • Provide the Divisional Governance Manager with necessary evidence for CQC and other risk-related assessments within the Division and the Trust.
  • Support both Care Groups in implementing actions and recommendations from patient safety-related complaints, ensuring lessons are learned and shared.
  • Liaise with Trust Legal Services and the Trust Patient Support Services team to provide necessary information for potential litigation preparation against the Trust, ensuring lessons are learned and shared.

For further details, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience

Essential

  • Degree-level education or equivalent work experience at a graduate level.
  • Postgraduate diploma in Risk and Safety or equivalent specialist knowledge in risk and safety management.
  • Previous clinical experience.
  • Experience in clinical governance issues and management of AERS.
  • Experience in policy and guideline management.
  • Understanding of Child Protection/Safeguarding.
  • Experience in setting and monitoring standards.

Desirable

  • Teaching and Assessing Course.
  • Root cause analysis training.
  • Evidence of further education.
  • Registered ODP/Nurse with recent training related to risk management.
  • Clinical change management experience.
  • Management activities in nursing.
  • Research and audit experience.

Trust Values

Essential

  • Patients First
  • Always Improving
  • Working Together

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