Risk and Patient Safety Coordinator

An exciting opportunity has arisen for talented individuals to join the Governance Team at UHS as a Risk and Governance Co-ordinator for Medicine and Emergency Med. To be successful you will be both knowledgeable and highly experienced in delivering excellence in healthcare, passionate about driving the governance agenda forward to promote safe care, positive patient experiences, and effective risk management. Applications are welcomed from both clinical and non-clinical professionals although experience in a healthcare environment or a governance role is highly advantageous.

The fixed term position is based at UHS with some working from home. As part of this dynamic role, you will work with a diverse range of specialities such as gastroenterology and hepatology, respiratory, dermatology, diabetes team, endoscopy and many more. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a large division to develop and shape governance, whilst also interlinking with the wider organisation.
YOUR MAIN DUTIES

You can read an overview of the main duties of the role in the section below: Job Description and Main Responsibilities.

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents attached.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

At UHS we are committed to providing a flexible working environment. We believe that it benefits everyone if we achieve a positive work-life balance. Whether you are balancing family, study or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

We’re proud to have been voted in the Top Five acute Trusts for our commitment to supporting our staff to achieve work-life balance.

UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme and life insurance.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
WHAT YOU’LL DO

As part of the governance team, the role will be integral to shaping the care our patients receive and ensuring that it is safe and effective. The role is fast paced, and tasks can vary day to day. These may include:

- Investigating incidents and complaints to identify what happened and what we can learn and developing recommendations and action plans to address any issues identified.
- Undertaking risk assessments to identify what mitigations we can put into place to minimise and prevent risks from materialising.
- Ensuring that we are compliant with trust and national policies, guidance and alerts, as well as regulatory requirements such as those set out by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
- Supporting the division and directorates to undertake and learn from audits and outcomes.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

**To be successful in these posts you will**:

- Have a strong understanding of clinical governance and risk management
- Have experience of implementing change in a clinical environment
- Be self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Be able to think independently and critically with excellent analytical skills
- Be passionate about delivering first class care to our patients
- Have solid interpersonal skills and be able to develop and maintain strong relationships with a range of individuals of varying professions and grades

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.