Band 5 Governance Risk Officer
The closing date is 17 July 2026
The post holder will provide comprehensive advice and facilitation to the Division on all aspects of clinical and non-clinical risk. The post holder will be part of the Governance Team and will work alongside the Divisional Team with key relationships with Associate Director of Nursing, Head Gynaecology, General Manager, Matrons and Ward Managers to co-ordinate information and reporting processes within the Incident Management Policy and to embed measurable objectives within the Risk Management Strategy.
Support the provision of information, practical support to specialty teams on all aspects of clinical risk management. Extract data for clinical risk requirements. Facilitate speciality, Clinical Governance Committees in establishing and monitoring clinical risk activity through the preparation and distribution of reports, newsletters, awareness sheets, action notes and other associated meeting documents as required. Prepare documentation for internal and external inspections and assessments on a regular and occasional basis, and ensure any necessary actions are taken arising from these inspections. Responsible for producing a range of reports that will go to the Senior Management Team to inform their understanding of the key components of clinical risk management. Explain complex and at times sensitive information regarding risk management to staff and managers. There will be occasions where the postholder must persuade others of the importance and relevance of projects. Liaise with the Trust’s Clinical Risk Officer and the governance department to correlate the necessary documentation to organize SUI/Multidisciplinary case reviews for the purpose of risk management investigations. Instigate any follow-up action required to further investigate clinical adverse events, carrying out root cause analysis with relevant clinicians and managers where necessary.
Qualifications
- Degree in a relevant field/equivalent qualification and/or significant relevant experience.
Experience
- Experience of working in an administrative role with proven track record.
- Experience of managing diaries using own judgement when dealing with conflicting appointments and priorities.
- High proficiency of working with Microsoft packages (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Experience of using IT systems.
- Experience of working in a busy environment, working independently and exercising judgement and decision-making skills.
- Excellent keyboard/IT skills ensuring accuracy.
- Highly developed prioritisation skills.
- Ability to deal professionally with enquiries from staff and visitors which is necessary for dealing with people at all levels and the most complex and sensitive information.
- Experience of working in healthcare.
Additional Criteria
- Organisation and coordination of meetings including transcription of minutes.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Ability to work under pressure whilst meeting deadlines and adapt to changes in demand and workload.
- Ability to deal with stressful situations and sensitive issues.
- Ability to travel to multiple site.
- Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is 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.
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
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