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Risk and Governance Coordinator

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Consulting
    Healthcare
  • Southampton

AI generated summary

  • You must have a degree or equivalent, a post-graduate risk qualification, clinical experience, governance knowledge, policy management skills, and an understanding of child protection.
  • You will coordinate incident investigations, manage SIRI processes, support risk management, analyze data, present findings, produce reports, and ensure compliance with safety and governance policies.

Requirements

  • Essential criteria
  • Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate equivalence of work at graduate level
  • Risk and Safety qualification at post graduate diploma level or can demonstrate specialist knowledge and understanding of risk and safety management to an equivalent level
  • Previous Clinical experience
  • Experience of clinical governance issues and management of AERS’
  • Policy and guideline management experience
  • Understanding of Child Protection / Safeguarding
  • Experience of setting and monitoring standards
  • Desirable criteria
  • 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
  • Essential criteria
  • Patients First
  • Always Improving
  • Working Together

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate the investigation, monitoring and review of all incidents including serious patient safety incidents in line with the national framework.
  • Coordinate the investigation, monitoring, and review of all incidents.
  • Manage the clinical review of Serious Incidents Requiring Investigation (SIRI) processes.
  • Work with the Education Team to ensure lessons from serious incidents are shared both within the Division and the Trust.
  • Manage the process of policy and guideline management.
  • Provide the Care group with support and advice on risk and patient safety management.
  • Ensure the implementation of Trust Risk Strategies across the Care Group.
  • Lead the promotion of the Risk Strategy to all staff.
  • Facilitate effective formal channels of communication relating to risk management to all staff within the Care Group.
  • Support the Matrons and Department managers to make effective risk assessments and risk management decisions.
  • Assist in the identification of risk and safety deficits and support the managers in the development of action plans. Monitor and review these plans accordingly.
  • To 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 SIRI’s. Liaise with the Trust Patient Safety Team.
  • Present cases to the Serious Incident Scrutiny Group (SISG) review group.
  • Analyse complex data from incidents, and recognise and interpret trends.
  • Present information using a variety of media to senior managers, consultants and colleagues.
  • Produce reports as required on clinical risk management aspects, itemising information for each Care Group.
  • Produce quarterly and annual clinical risk management or patient safety reports for the Division and the Trust identifying trends and making recommendations for action.
  • As the Risk and Safety Coordinator collaborate with the Divisional Health & Safety representatives to implement and monitor policies and procedures to ensure the health, safety and security of all staff within the Care Groups.
  • Provide the Divisional Governance Manager with evidence required for CQC and other risk related assessments within the Division and the Trust as required.
  • Support both Care groups in the implementation of actions and recommendations from patient safety-related complaints and ensure lessons are learnt and shared.
  • Liaise with Trust Legal Services and the Trust Patient Support Services team to provide information as required in the preparation of potential litigation against the Trust and ensure lessons are learnt and shared.

FAQs

Who is eligible to apply for this position?

This vacancy is only open to applicants from the Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS system, which includes specific NHS trusts in the region.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Risk and Governance Coordinator?

The main responsibilities include coordinating investigations of incidents, managing Serious Incident Requiring Investigation processes, ensuring compliance with governance objectives, and supporting risk and patient safety management within the division.

What qualifications are required for this role?

Applicants must be educated to degree level or demonstrate equivalent experience, possess a risk and safety qualification at postgraduate diploma level or equivalent knowledge, and have previous clinical experience.

Is the Risk and Governance Coordinator position suitable for those without a clinical background?

No, previous clinical experience is a requirement for this role.

What type of work environment can I expect?

The position may involve a mix of on-site and remote working, with specific details and flexible options to be discussed during the interview process.

What opportunities for professional development does the Trust offer?

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, the Trust offers learning and development opportunities to help employees achieve their career aspirations.

Are there any specific certifications that are desirable for applicants?

Yes, desirable criteria include a Teaching and Assessing Course, Root Cause Analysis training, and evidence of further education related to risk management.

What kind of reports will I be responsible for producing in this role?

You will be responsible for generating clinical risk management reports, including quarterly and annual reports that identify trends and make recommendations for action.

What are the Trust's core values?

The Trust's core values are Patients First, Always Improving, and Working Together.

How are incidents managed within the Trust?

Incidents are investigated, monitored, and reviewed in line with national frameworks, and there is a focus on sharing lessons learned with staff to improve patient safety.

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Mission & Purpose

University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) offers a broad range of healthcare services, including specialized and emergency care, to the community. Their ultimate mission is to provide exceptional patient care, support, and treatment through innovation and excellence. UHS aims to improve health outcomes and enhance the patient experience by fostering a dedicated, skilled workforce and implementing advanced medical practices.

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  • Training & development

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  • On-site Facilities

    Access to free gym membership, numerous eateries and bespoke gardens at our Southampton General site

  • Childcare support

    Support and advice is available to all employees on any childcare related issue.

  • Savings on childcare

    Access to childcare vouchers and our fee direct scheme.