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Job description

The post holder is responsible for the leadership, management and day-to-day running of the Risk Management Department. The post holder is responsible for the development, maintenance and promotion of procedures and processes necessary to manage risk to improve quality & safety. These procedures and processes will include a system for effectively managing risks through review of relevant assurance sources such as Incident reviews, Serious Adverse Incident reports and M&M outcomes to inform the drivers for quality and safety improvement and give assurance that this improvement is taking place..

Responsibilities

• Development, standardisation, maintenance and management of Risk Management department systems and procedures to ensure effective handling of Incidents, SAIs, Child Deaths, Early Alerts, Post Falls Reviews and Risk Registers.
• To establish and facilitate a system where each Directorate effectively manages their Directorate Risk Registers in line with the Risk Management policy
• Responsible for the development, quality assurance, implementation and maintenance of effective information systems, including ensuring that the DATIX system is used effectively and appropriately.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• A university degree or relevant professional qualification and worked for at least 2 years, in the last 5, in a middle management role in a complex organisation OR Have worked at a middle management role or equivalent for at least 3 years
• Delivered against challenging performance management programmes for a minimum of 2 years, in the last 5, meeting key targets and making significant improvements within an administration environment.
• Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car is essential.

Desirable Skills

• Experience using DATIX or similar systems in relation to incident reporting and risk management.