Risk Management Advisor

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Risk Management Advisor to join NHS Forth Valley’s Corporate Risk Management function.

This new role will provide a fantastic opportunity to help shape the future development of Risk Management and Assurance across the organisation. You will work closely with Directorates and Departments to ensure the effective management, implementation, monitoring, and training of Risk Management across the NHS Forth Valley system. The post will act as the key point of contact for Risk Management and will provide support to managers and staff across NHS Forth Valley and Social Care Partnerships.

Reporting to the Head of Risk Management you will work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders to embed professional, robust and consistent Risk Management systems and processes in line with the Board’s Risk Management Framework.

You must be able to evidence a proven track record in Risk Management along with specialist knowledge of Risk and Assurance; including a clear understanding of relevant legislation professional standards and knowledge of Risk Management systems in a health setting. You should be educated to Degree level or equivalent, preferably with a qualification in governance and risk.

Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post.

The duties of this post require the successful candidate to complete a Level 2 Disclosure Scotland check.

If you would like to arrange an informal discussion regarding the above post, prior to submitting an online application, please contact Vicky Webb, at the following email address – vicky.webb@nhs.scot – who can answer any questions.

As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. NHS Forth Valley may be able to offer sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. If you are currently working in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, transitional arrangements may apply. Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks. For further information on visa requirements and sponsorship eligibility, please refer to UK Government guidance.

It is also recommended that anyone applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad read the following guidance: Applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

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