Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit a Head of Risk to join the Corporate Affairs Directorate. You will be a senior leader with strategic responsibility for delivering and embedding improvement in risk management and assurance across the organisation.
The post holder will lead the development, implementation and ongoing oversight of the Trust’s Risk Management Strategy and policy framework, ensuring alignment with best practice, and will play a pivotal role in providing assurance to the Board and Executive Team that risks are effectively identified, managed and monitored. Working closely with clinical, corporate and system partners, the role will support the integration of risk management within service development, transformation programmes and organisational planning, ensuring a clear “floor to Board” approach to risk escalation and decision-making.
The post holder will lead the Trust’s risk management team, drive continuous improvement in risk maturity, and foster a positive, risk-aware culture across all levels of the organisation to support the delivery of high-quality, safe and patient-centred services. The post holder will develop relationships with system partners and act as the strategic lead for the Trust’s risk management arrangements.
Lead the development, implementation and ongoing review of the Trust’s risk management framework, ensuring a robust “floor to Board” approach to risk escalation and embedding a positive, continuous improvement culture where risk management is owned at all levels.
Provide advice and guidance to Executive Directors, senior leaders and staff across the Trust, supporting effective risk management in operational and strategic decision-making. Ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and external requirements.
Oversee the collection, analysis and presentation of complex risk information, ensuring high-quality, timely reporting that enables effective decision-making and provides clear insight into risk trends, emerging issues and organisational performance.
Act as the operational lead for the Trust Board Assurance Framework, working with Executive Directors to identify and monitor strategic risks and provide clear, high-quality reporting and assurance to the Board and its committees.
Lead the development and delivery of Trust-wide risk management training programmes, building capability and supporting staff at all levels to understand their responsibilities and effectively manage risk within their areas of responsibility.
Lead and develop the Risk Management team, ensuring effective performance, clear objectives and a strong interface with clinical and corporate services, contributing to the achievement of the Trust’s strategic, quality and performance objectives.
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you’ll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We’re an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience.
Some of the benefits you can expect:
- NHS pension
- a comprehensive in house & external training programmes
- career progression
- starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
- staff physio service
- NHS discounts and many more.
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Please be aware that, due to the high number of applications for certain roles, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
YOUR APPLICATION
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification).. We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying.
This post may be subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
