Risk & Governance Facilitator

Job overview

We will be recruiting for x1 Permanent and x1 Fixed Term/Secondment for 12 months

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Risk and Governance Facilitator to join the Clinical Risk and Governance team at NNUH. This Band 6 role will support the delivery of effective governance and risk management across the Planned and Unplanned Care Groups, working closely with care group leadership teams, matrons, operational managers and staff at all levels. The post holder will play a key role in helping teams improve patient safety, strengthen governance arrangements, analyse themes from incidents, complaints and audits, and support the development of clear action plans. We are looking for someone who is organised, analytical, proactive and confident in communicating with a wide range of colleagues. This is a rewarding opportunity to work within a friendly, supportive and collaborative team that is learning-focused, promotes a Being Fair Culture and lives the NNUH PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide practical guidance and support to care group services to ensure governance systems are effective, fit for purpose and aligned to Trust priorities. Main duties include supporting risk management processes; reviewing and analysing incidents, complaints, audits and other sources of insight; identifying themes and trends; producing regular governance reports using InPhase; and supporting timely, measurable action planning. The role will involve advising staff on governance matters, supporting preparation for CQC and other external visits, facilitating learning from incidents, audits and complaints, and helping teams embed improvements in practice. The post holder will also support document management, assist with training on governance and risk management, contribute to audit and compliance work, and attend relevant clinical governance meetings. They will be expected to make informed decisions about escalating governance concerns, identifying when issues should be added to risk registers, identifying appropriate learning responses for incidents, and advising teams on appropriate actions following incidents, complaints, audit findings or national recommendations. Strong communication, analytical skills, attention to detail, professionalism, and the ability to work collaboratively and diplomatically in sensitive situations are essential.

Interviews are planned for 2-3 November.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.