
Job requirements
Essential
9 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Working understanding of risk management, principles and practices
- Knowledge
An practical knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (Work, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Knowledge
Knowledge of key issues that relate to risk management
- Experience
Recent experience of working in a complex healthcare setting
- Experience
Experience of working with risk management software such as Ulysses, Datix
- Experience
Experience in the delivery of training programmes for all levels of the organisation
- Experience
Experience of writing/leading risks
- Qualifications
Educated to degree level or relevant training and experience to degree equivalent level in related function
- Qualifications
Evidence of professional development
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Knowledge or risk management standards such as ISO31000, Orange book and COSO Framework
- Knowledge
Knowledge of Ulysses, Datix Risk modules
- Experience
Experience of working in a healthcare risk management role
- Experience
Experience of governance in acute Trusts
- Qualifications
Qualification in Risk Management
Job overview
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Risk Management Business Partner to join our Head of Risk Management in promoting and embedding our Risk Management Plan. This new role provides day-to-day administration and support to our clinical divisions, to ensure the local and corporate risk registers are maintained and provide advice on identifying, documenting and mitigating risks.
The post holder will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining risk registers, supporting the administration of the Ulysses system, producing reports and dashboards, delivering training, and providing expert guidance on all matters related to risk management.
We invite applications from candidates with Risk Management experience with strong administrative and analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, experience of working with databases and reporting systems, and the ability to communicate confidently with a wide range of stakeholders.
Main duties of the job
- Support the Ulysses Administrator to ensure robust reporting, dashboards and effective processes are maintained through the system.
- Manage the quality, compliance and accuracy of the local and corporate risk registers.
- Provide first-line support, guidance and advice to staff on Risk Management.
- Produce routine and ad hoc reports, dashboards and performance information to support risk management activities.
- Coordinate the Trust Risk Register process, including action tracking, compliance monitoring and reporting to governance groups and committees.
- Deliver training, coaching and support to staff on incident reporting and risk register management, creating guidance materials and promoting best practice.
- Administer user access and security permissions within Ulysses, ensuring compliance with Trust policies and procedures
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Personal Specification for details on the main duties and responsibilities for this role.
Applicant requirements
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
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This advert is for Risk Management Business Partner with Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust in West Bromwich, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Business partner role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 01 Nov 2026.
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