The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Safety and Risk Co-ordinator

The closing date is 19 September 2025

Job summary

At this exciting time, the Trust is preparing to transition to a new electronic safety and risk management system. We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and compassionate individual to join our Safety and Risk Teams in the role of Safety and Risk Co-ordinator. The post holder is responsible for creating, implementing and maintaining administrative processes to support the Health and Safety Team, Head of Risk and Safety, Patient Safety Intelligence Manager and Director of Nursing and Quality in delivering the Trust patient safety, risk and governance objectives. The post holder facilitates the collection of information and evidence to support the Head of Risk and Safety in ensuring that Trust processes are followed for the management of National Patient Safety Alerts received via the Central Alerting System (CAS) and maintaining a comprehensive central register.

Main duties of the job

Administration of the Trust processes for the receipt, evaluation and management of National Patient Safety Alerts. Maintain a central register of all Safety Alerts, to include Senior Responsible Officer, Monitoring Group, actions taken, evidence submitted and deadlines. Ensure that the Trust information/position is current and updated on the Central Alerting System (CAS) website ensuring Trust data is reported accurately Facilitate reporting to various Trust groups and committees to demonstrate Trust adherence and compliance with Trust Policy and national requirements. Support Quality and Safety Team Administrators with the completion of incidents reported within the Trust electronic safety and risk management system. Monitor the day-to-day process of Duty of Candour including appropriate escalation and providing assurance of robust audits. Provide administrative support to the weekly Patient Safety Oversight Group as required. Assist the Patient Safety Intelligence Manager in undertaking analysis of patient safety data to identify themes and trends Provide support and education to users of the Trust electronic safety and risk management system as required Support the Safety and Risk Team with the management of projects, gathering information and undertaking enquiries as and when necessary Further main duties of the role are outlined in the attached Job Description.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, car lease and home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Date posted

05 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

000586

Job locations

Pinderfields Hospital

Aberford Road

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key requirements

Candidates must hold GCSE English and Mathematics (Grade A-C or equivalent) and must have or be working towards, NVQ3 or equivalent Business Administration with expertise in Microsoft Office applications. Experience of adapting to the use of new electronic data management systems, creating reports and the ability to carry out basic data analysis is essential to the role, as is the ability to support others in learning how to do so.

The Safety and Risk Co-ordinator links with staff across all departments and at different levels in the Trust so a high standard of written and verbal communication is of the utmost importance. The post holder also has access to sensitive and person-identifiable information and must be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

In this role, the work is busy, varied and interesting. The successful candidate will work as a key team member, managing their time and expertise to support our friendly Safety and Risk Teams. Perhaps most importantly, we are looking for candidates who feel they reflect the Mid Yorkshire Teaching Trust values and would like to develop and further their career with us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key requirements

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Please click apply now to view the full person specification (there is no obligation to submit an application).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Please click apply now to view the full person specification (there is no obligation to submit an application).

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.